To ensure that every Indian has access to quality skill development, relevant opportunities and entrepreneurial support, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched Skill India Digital (SID), a comprehensive digital platform aimed at synergizing and transforming the skills, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape of India.
The platform supports millions of Indians seeking better opportunities through industry-relevant skill courses, job opportunities, and entrepreneurship support, with Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Electronics, IT, attending the event.SID is India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, focusing on skill development, education, employment, and entrepreneurship. It aims to make skill development innovative, accessible, and personalized, accelerating talent hiring, lifelong learning, and career advancement.
The platform aligns with the G20 framework’s vision for building digital skills and literacy, serving as an information gateway for government skilling and entrepreneurship initiatives, and a hub for citizens seeking career advancement and lifelong learning. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that Skill India Digital is a state-of-the-art platform to bring all skilling initiatives together, he said, “This will help in creating many opportunities. In this post covid world there is tremendous awareness about digital skills. Skill India Digital will enable Entrepreneurship and future-ready workforce.”