NSDC, ILO forge partnership to enhance Skill Development and Lifelong Learning

This partnership is dedicated to developing effective policies, governance and financing structures which will enhance skill development, both nationally and internationally. A key aspect of the partnership is the implementation of the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).

Advancing the Skill Mission, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have partnered to advance skill development and lifelong learning in India and globally.

This collaboration aims to empower individuals across the globe, by equipping them with essential competencies and qualifications, thereby enhancing employability and sustainable economic growth.

This partnership is dedicated to developing effective policies, governance and financing structures which will enhance skill development, both nationally and internationally. A key aspect of the partnership is the implementation of the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). This digital transformation will streamline skill development initiatives, enhancing their efficiency, accessibility, and global impact.

Lauding the partnership Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, said, that one of the key aspects of the partnership is the adoption of the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) and Governments, workers’ and employers' organizations in ILO’s member countries will be able to use SIDH to digitize systems, processes, skills delivery, and job matching, based on a cost-effective model. He also said that this digital transformation will enhance the efficiency of skill development initiatives, making them more accessible and impactful globally.

He emphasised MSDE’s commitment to creating policies and platforms that support lifelong learning and continuous skill development for the talent to succeed nationally and globally. SIDH exemplifies this commitment, and this partnership reflects the shared mission to empower individuals through skill development avenues, across borders, he added.

The partnership aims to facilitate public-private partnerships and knowledge exchange to enhance Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), develop micro-credentials, and promote Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through a global knowledge-sharing platform. By strengthening the comparability of skills and qualifications, digital tools will be developed and deployed to assess and compare the skills and qualifications of Indian workers with those required in potential destination countries, improving mobility and global employability prospects for Indian workers.

In addition to policy development and data analysis, the partnership will prioritize the development and support of innovative learning programs. These programs will be designed to be flexible and inclusive, fostering adaptability among learners while ensuring that skills development remains relevant and accessible to all segments of society.