NSDC International Ltd, a subsidiary of National Skill Development Corporation, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ganpat University, a pioneer in offering skill development programs, in Gujarat to help prepare a skilled workforce that would meet the evolving demand of industries and employers in India and globally.
The MoU signing ceremony was held in the August presence of Padma Shri Dr. Ganpat Patel, Ganpat University’s President and Patron-in-Chief, who virtually joined the event, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, Chief Operating Officer and Officiating CEO, NSDC with many other dignitaries. The event was also graced by trustees Shri Jayantibhai Patel and Shri Sombhai Rayaka.
The objective of the MoU is to conceptualise, design and run certificate programs that are aligned to the market requirements. The purpose is to carry out joint activities, mainly of international stature. Ganpat University will closely work with NSDC International to enable processes for trainers and assessment. The collaboration will encourage and support entrepreneurship through Ganpat University’s EILM-powered program focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship and venture development. The partnership will facilitate curation and delivery of Training of Trainers (ToT) programs in selected focus areas. Ganpat University will prepare and launch jointly offered skill-embedded academic programs for certificates, diplomas, degrees and more. Shri Brijesh Merja, Minister of State for Labour, Skill Development and Employment, Rural Housing and Rural Development, Government of Gujarat, who shared his best wishes for the collaboration through a message, praised the initiative that has the potential to transform unskilled and semi-skilled manpower into productive workforce.
