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Source: The post is based on the article “Govt launches Skill India Digital for transforming skill, education, entrepreneurship landscape of India” published in Indian Express on 15th September 2023
What is the News?
The Ministry of Skill Development has launched the Skill India Digital (SID) platform.
What is Skill India Digital (SID) Platform?
Skill India Digital(SID) Platform is a Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI) for skilling, education, employment and entrepreneurship ecosystem of India.
It is a comprehensive digital platform aimed at synergizing and transforming the skills, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape of India.
Built by: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with multiple industry players.
Part of: The platform is part of the World Bank-assisted Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) programme
Key Features of the platform:
The platform acts as a comprehensive information gateway for government skilling and entrepreneurship initiatives.
It encompasses training programs from central and state governments, creating a centralized hub for skill development initiatives.
All courses compliant with the National Skilling Qualification Framework (NSQF) will also be accessible on the platform.
Additionally, the platform integrates with other government portals such as the UDYAM portal for micro and small enterprises and the Atma Nirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping (ASEEM) portal.
The platform also supports multiple Indian languages and ensures secure access with Aadhaar-based eKYC.
It adopts a mobile-first approach, making learning accessible through handheld devices.
It showcases individuals’ skills and qualifications through Digitally Verified Credentials, offering secure and tamper-proof verification.
Digital CVs with personalized QR codes allow potential employers or partners to easily access a candidate’s portfolio, including skills, qualifications, experiences and achievements.
