News– The CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative has trained over 1.9 lakh individuals through 5,200+ skill-based programmes.
About CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative
- It is a flagship national skill development programme implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
- The initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific research, industry requirements, and employable skills.
- It integrates science and technology with skill development by leveraging CSIR’s extensive laboratory network, research infrastructure, and scientific expertise across India.
- Objectives
- To align skill training with real-world industrial, societal, and entrepreneurial needs.
- To enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and career growth through practical and application-oriented learning.
- To support the creation of a self-reliant and future-ready workforce.
- Beneficiaries
- Students, young researchers, technical staff, and working professionals.
- School dropouts and ITI/diploma holders.
- Farmers and rural communities, with a special focus on rural citizens and women.
Key Features
- Offers short-term and long-term skill development modules, including:
- Training programmes
- Internships
- Certification courses
- Hands-on laboratory exposure
- Covers 18 out of 36 key sectoral skills identified under the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM).
- Skill areas include aerospace, agriculture, automotive, electronics, food processing, green jobs, healthcare, life sciences, textiles, and IT & ITeS, among others.
