In its commitment towards Skill India Mission and aligning with Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), operating under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (DSDE), Government of Goa to set up an International Skill Hub in the state.
A significant step towards strengthening the skilling ecosystem in the country, the collaboration will facilitate the establishment of a state-of-the-art skilling infrastructure in Goa. An apex institution, it is envisaged to empower youth of Goa to be ready for the emerging job opportunities in the country. The institute also aims to provide international placements to local candidates through programs like NSDC’s programs such as Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) and India International Skill Centres (IISC), contributing towards making Goa an international skilling destination in India.
The announcement was made through a webcast, which was graced by the presence of Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Vishwajit P. Rane, Minister of Health, Industries & Trade, Women & Child Development and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Goa.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Government of Goa will provide land for establishing an international skill hub. NSDC and DSDE will be responsible jointly for shortlisting job roles, identifying training partners (TPs) to operationalize skill training at the institution, monitoring and facilitating the skilling program.
Leveraging industrial ecosystem to drive skilling in India, DSDE and NSDC aim to bring best-in-class infrastructure and facilities to students at Old Asilo Hospital, in Mapusa, North Goa. The skill development project will be implemented as per the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF), and assessments and certifications granted by the respective Sector Skill Councils (SSCs).
Commenting on the collaboration, Vishwajit Rane, Minister of Public Health, Industries & Trade, Women & Child Development and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship expressed “Goa has been a significant contributor to India’s GDP and a key enabler of the incredible growth of Indian tourism and hospitality sector over the past decades.”
“We are pleased to join hands with NSDC to set up the International Skill Development Institute that has been envisaged to give a new impetus to the state’s skilling ecosystem by training youth according to evolving technologies and market trends. NSDC’s expertise in driving demand-driven skill training will exponentially improve the pace of skill development in Goa especially in the healthcare sector. We are certain that the institute will help the youth of Goa transform from being job seekers to job creators and accelerate the state’s growth rapidly. We are thankful to the Hon’ble Chief Minister for his guidance and support in implementing this project,” he said.