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Skill India International Centres take forward the government's vision to establish India as the skill capital of the world. SIICs aim at reducing the cost and time for international mobility of Indian youth and developing a trusted network for information, training, testing and recruitment at one place. The SIICs will help create a 'Trusted workforce supply chain' by ensuring skilled mobility from India in a fair and transparent manner. Through the SIICs skilling and ethical migration for recruitment from India can be ensured.

• Services offered at SIICs to a candidate are- counselling (including awareness regarding safe, legal and ethical emigration), domain skills assessment, domain skill training, soft skills, culture immersion and pre departure orientation training, language training, administrative facilitation as well as post placement support.
• At present 02 SIIC’s are operational in India- SIIC Varanasi at ITI Karaundi and SDI Bhubaneswar. Further 05 SIIC’s are in the process of being roll

The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched by the Government of India in January 2023 with the aim of making India a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources like solar and wind, making it a clean alternative to fossil fuels. There is a potential for creation of 6,00,000 jobs across the Green Hydrogen value chain by 2030.

The scheme aims to develop the skills of youth, considering the emerging employment opportunities in the growing Green Hydrogen sector in India.  The scheme shall focus on skilling / re-skilling of manpower and help develop an ecosystem for carrying out training covering key aspects of the Green Hydrogen value chain along with fundamental principles of entrepreneurship.

The scheme shall undertake the following activities for the development of the necessary skillset: 

• Short Term Training (STT)
• Up-skilling along with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• Creation of Centres of Excellence (CoEs)
• Enabling curriculum based long duration training at Schools, ITI, Polytechnics and HEIs

• Undertake comprehensive skill gap analysis covering key areas of the Green Hydrogen ecosystem on a continuous basis.
• Creation/ updating of a registry of skills as required by the Green Hydrogen value chain.
• Design and develop curricular elements for use in schools, Industrial Training Institutes (ITI), Polytechnics and HEIs at various levels and segments of the Green Hydrogen value chain.
• Develop Qualification Packs (QPs), and training content including training manuals and online study resources for Green Hydrogen and allied sectors for use of STT and up-skilling courses.
• Encourage private sector participation, with a greater focus on training in industries and On-the-Job Training (OJT).
• Enable cross utilization of available infrastructure at schools, HEIs and government institutions for delivery of skill training.
• Laydown criteria and mechanism for identification of institutions who would deliver the skilling courses.
• Creation of certified pool of trainers across the Green Hydrogen value chain.
• Implement learner-centric training programs to train and certify participants on approved courses on Green Hydrogen in consultation with Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).  The training program shall include all components of training including placement tracking.
• Facilitate creation of one or more model CoEs for enabling higher level skilling, Training of Trainers (ToT) and support content creation on the Green Hydrogen ecosystem.

The Target Allocation process is carried out by collecting proposals from interested partners. These proposals are then taken through a structured screening and approval process, during which their alignment with strategic goals, feasibility, and potential impact is evaluated.

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a government initiative in India that incentivizes establishments to hire apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It aims to promote on-the-job training and skill development, providing financial support to both employers and apprentices.

NAPS is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to institutionalize apprenticeships as a mainstream career pathway — blending learning with earning. With a sharp focus on job-readiness and industry-aligned skilling, NSDC, through NAPS, enables both youth empowerment and industrial productivity.

• 38 lakh+ Apprentices Engaged • 50,000+ Employers Participating Across Sectors • ₹980 crore+ Disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer • 169 Third-Party Aggregators Empanelled • 700+ Industry-Relevant Apprenticeship Courses • 92% CAGR in Apprentice Engagement • 32% CAGR in Establishments Participating • 45% Apprentices from Diverse Socio-Economic Backgrounds • 21% Women Apprentices Engaged • 35 lakh e-KYC Verifications • 30 lakh Aadhaar-Based Beneficiary IDs Generated

Prominent Employers Onboard: Mahindra, Dixon, Toyota, Apollo Pharmacy, Maruti Suzuki, Aditya Birla, Reliance, Barbeque Nation — and many more!

Industry Engagement & Enablement • End-to-end onboarding and handholding of establishments • Customised apprenticeship frameworks aligned to business needs • Access to a nationwide talent pool • Regulatory compliance and operational support

• Nationwide awareness campaigns, Apprenticeship Melas & Rozgar Melas • Partnerships with SSCs, TPAs, and industry bodies • Success stories and best practices from the field • Promoting Apprenticeship with schools and colleges

• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to apprentices up to 1500 rupees per month • Transparent, timely fund tracking via digital platform

• Unified Apprenticeship Portal for real-time operations • Features: Online registration, contracts, analytics dashboard, Aadhaar-PFMS integration

• Training for establishments, candidates & intermediaries • Knowledge sessions, policy guidance, SOPs & grievance redressal

From urban metros to rural towns, NAPS is building a future-ready India — one apprentice at a time. By bridging the gap between education and employment, NAPS is reshaping industry-academia linkages, enhancing productivity, and catalyzing inclusive growth.  

Ready to Join the Apprenticeship journey?

Visit: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

PM Vishwakarma is implemented as a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Government of India with a budget outlay of INR 13,000 Cr. The Scheme is being implemented conjointly by Ministry of Micro Small Medium Entreprises (M/o MSME), Ministry of Skill Development Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Department of Financial Services (DFS), under Ministry of Finance, Government of India. PM Vishwakarma will be implemented for five years up to 2027-28, covering 30 Lakh Vishwakarma.

The scheme aims at improving the quality, as well as reach of products and services of artisans and craftspeople so that the Vishwakarma are enabled to move up the value chain in their respective domains and become self-reliant and successful entrepreneurs. Within this scheme, 18 such trades (+10 sub trades) have been identified for the training.

Skill Upgradation
PM Vishwakarma is aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the recognized Vishwakarma by training them on the use of modern tools, design elements and domain skilling in their respective trades. Skill upgradation components also cover aspects related to market linkages, enterprise creation and expansion through credit and benefits of digital transactions to immerse them with the contemporary business models.
Skill Upgradation consists of: 
Skill Assessment: This is conducted on Day ‘0’ of the training and is considered as a pre assessment. Post participating in skill assessment, Vishwakarma become eligible for availing toolkit voucher worth INR 15,000/-.
Basic Skilling: This is a 5–7-day or 40 hours training program. The hours are divided into:
a.    Training on Toolkit: 15 Hours 
b.    Digital literacy, financial literacy and entrepreneurial skill training: 25 hours 
c.    During training, banking official authorized by DFS, gives a session on credit linkage/availing of loan and on Day 6, assessment is conducted. 
Advanced Skilling: is 15 days or 120 hours training for Vishwakarma with an assessment on Day 16.  The hours are divided into:
a.    Training on advanced tools: 45 Hours
b.    Digital literacy, financial literacy and entrepreneurial skill training: 75 hours
 
Progress: NSDC has efficiently completed basic training of over 22 lakh Vishwakarma in a quick duration ensuring quality training.
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Training of Trainers 
As a strategic step towards implementation of the PM Vishwakarma scheme, the trainers in the niche traditional identified 28 trades was crucial. Efforts were made to identity and align master artisans, tradesmen and domain experts. 
The Master Trainer, trainers and assessors received training on various aspects, including conducting engaging orientation sessions for program beneficiaries, comprehending the scope of their work, and aiding participants in recognizing entrepreneurial qualities through behavioural exercises and real-life case studies. Moreover, the master trainers will be familiarized with a range of government support schemes that Vishwakarmas can leverage for financial assistance, comprehending the different components of a business plan and coherence with other Government schemes. The training modules were specially designed to ensure trainers are adept on usage of trade specific equipment and tools for practical training. Modern training audio-visual tools will supplement the training.  Practical training in the usage of every tool will be provided. Oriented them on how to improve by inculcating modern designs and time optimization. Master Trainers were also trained on skills and mode of conducting distant teaching mechanisms to ensure trainers across the country have access to quality training and certification.

“The PM Vishwakarma Project's dedicated call centre serves as the vital communication link between traditional artisans and the comprehensive government support ecosystem, delivering transformative accessibility through multilingual assistance. As a strategic enabler of the initiative's mission, this advanced support infrastructure empowers craftspeople across India by providing real-time guidance on scheme benefits, application procedures, and training opportunities while simultaneously gathering invaluable field insights that inform policy refinements. Operating with cutting-edge technology and domain expertise, the call centre transcends mere information dissemination to become an active catalyst for artisan empowerment—bridging digital divides, resolving implementation challenges, and ultimately enhancing the socioeconomic trajectory of millions of skilled workers who represent India's rich cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge systems”.
PM Vishwakarma helpline can be reached at 1800-569-1565, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
For more information you may contact us at pmvishwakarma@nsdcindia.org