NSDC International Academy

• 15 Feb 2025

Why in News? 

The State Minister of  Education inaugurated the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) International Academy in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. 

  Key Points 

• About the Academy: 
  • The Academy is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, designed to provide world-class skill development and training programmes. 
  • It is a flagship initiative of NSDC under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), dedicated to transforming India's workforce by providing globally recognized training and certification. 
  • The institute will offer specialized courses in various fields including foreign languages, health care, employability skills and aviation.  
• Objective: 
  • Bridging the gap between Indian youth and global employment opportunities. 
  • To act as a centre of excellence, providing tailored training programmes tailored to the skill demands of countries like Germany, Japan and Israel.  
  • Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.  

 Prime Minister's Skill Development Scheme 

• About: 
  • This scheme was launched in the year 2015 with the aim of training the youth. 
  • It is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and is being implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). 
  • This scheme replaced the previous Standard Training Assessment and Reward (STAR) scheme. 
• Objective: 
  • To provide skill training to a large number of Indian youth, enable them to earn a livelihood by making them employable and motivate them for the same. 
  • To promote standardisation in the certification process and introduce skills registration process. 
  • To expand the existing workforce and train people as required.