Key Stakeholders
India’s skill development ecosystem involves several government and industry bodies that ensure training quality and industry relevance:
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) – Funds and standardizes vocational training.
- Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) – Develops Qualification Packs (QP) and industry-specific standards.
- National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) – Regulates ITIs and vocational education.
- National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) – Promotes rural livelihoods through skill training.
- NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) – Supports agricultural skill development.
- State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) – Implements rural skill development programs like DDUGKY.
