Lok Sabha Question No. 113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-18
Subject: Courses to Next Generation
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTERPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 113 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2022

## COURSES TO NEXT GENERATION

## 113. SHRI PATEL HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT & ENTERPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the public or private companies have collaborated with the Ministry for launching Courses to make the next generation skilled enough to take up future jobs; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTERPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) (I) The Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship has collaborated with various tech companies like IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Quest Alliance, etc. for enhancing the training activities to make the next generation skilled enough to take up future jobs. Digital learning content and links to various other new-age programs offered by the tech companies has been provided on the Bharatskills portal. (https://bharatskills@gov.in )

Details of various initiatives undertaken are as follows:

- i. A  two-year  Advanced  Diploma  (Vocational)  in  IT,  Networking  and  Cloud Computing  (ADIT)  -  NSQF  Level-6  has  been  launched  in  collaboration  with  IBM (under CSR), in the National Skills Training Institute (NSTIs) under DGT, across the country.IBM SkillsBuild,  a  Digital  Learning  Platform  for  future  skills  has  also  been  linked through Bharatskills portal.
- ii. Modern  employability  skills'  labs  have  been  set-up  by  Quest  Alliance  in women NSTIs and is continuously supporting in training of trainers and trainees and upgradation of curriculum.
- iii. Cisco  has  established  Cisco  Certified  Network  Associate  (CCNA)  Labs  at some  NSTIs  and  is  providing  training  for  CCNA  certifications  to  the  trainers  & trainees.
- iv. Digital  blended  content  for  Computer  Operator  and  Programming  Assistant (COPA)  trade  of  Craftsmen  Training  Scheme  (CTS)  has  been  developed  by Microsoft. The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) course and certification for ITI COPA students has also been provided by Microsoft.

| S. No.          | Tech companies                 | Trainees Trained   |
|-----------------|--------------------------------|--------------------|
| 1               | IBM India Pvt. Ltd.            | 10,17,320          |
| 2               | Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd   | 11,666             |
| 3               | Quest Alliance                 | 3,12,532           |
| 4               | Microsoft - NASSCOM Foundation | 39,222             |
| 5               | SAP India                      | 1,110              |
| 6               | Adobe India                    | 24.360             |
| Total 14,06,210 | Total 14,06,210                | Total 14,06,210    |

(II) The  National  Skill  Development  Corporation  (NSDC)  has  developed  an eLearning portal -eSkill India (https://eskillindia.org ) which collaborates with Tech companies  in  digital  skilling  and  Edtech  domain  for  offering  a  bouquet  of  online courses  (both  self-paced  and  hybrid)  to  the  Indian  youth.  The  eskill  india  best-inclass  digital  partnerships  include  Microsoft,  IBM,  California  State  University  -Long Beach,  Saylor  Academy  (US),CISCO,  Khan  Academy,  TCS,  Simplilearn,  PMA India and many more are collectively offering over 1600 cataloged courses. These are catering to Industry 4.0 skills including AI, Big data, ML, Cybersecurity, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), IoT, Project management, Digital Marketing and many more.  These  partnerships  demonstrate  the  enablement  of  digital  opportunity  for skilling in participation with the private sector.

Additionally,  online  learning  opportunities  related  to  Employability  skills,  language skills and Entrepreneurship, such as Digital Literacy, Communication skills, Business Etiquette, entrepreneurial mindset, customer  centricity,  time  management  and professional 2ehavior  at  workplace  is  also  being  offered  through  multiple  digital partnerships  with  Industry  members  on  the  portal. These  courses  would  help participants enhance their employability skills along with domain skills. The courses being offered on eSkill India help participants learn English language skills along with communication and basic computer skills, which are must-have skills in the current times.

These  self-paced  courses  can  be  accessed  anytime  anywhere  by  Indian  Youth. These  courses  may  be  offered  under  self-paced  mode  and  blended  learning mode.The rich offerings have resulted in exceeding 2 million enrolments. Majority of e-course on eSkill India are offered for free.

NSDC has also partnered with multiple public and private entities and has launched various  courses for  skilling  of  the  candidates  in  aspirational  and  future  jobs.List  of some  of  the  entities  with  whom  NSDC  partners  and  the  program  offered  is  at Annexure.

Annexure  referred  to  in  replyto  Lok  Sabha  USQ  113  to  be  answered  on 18.7.2022  regarding  NSDC's  partnership  with  different  entities  offering future and next generation courses

|   S. No. | Name of the Partner                                        | Courses Offered                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Imarticus Learning Private Limited                         | · Big Data and Machine Learning · Data Science Pro Degree · Fintech Pro Degree · Post Graduate in Data Analytics · Post Graduate Program in Analytics &Artificial Intelligence (PGAA)                                                                                                           |
|        2 | Appworx IT Solutions Private Limited                       | · Graphic Designing · Digital and Online Marketing · Artificial Intelligence · PHP Magneto                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|        3 | Centre for Sustainable Development                         | · Internet of Things (IoT) · Data Science and Analytics · Solid Waste Management · Climate Resilient Cities and Disaster Management · Green Entrepreneurship Program                                                                                                                            |
|        4 | UpGrad                                                     | · PG Certificate in Blockchain Technology · PG Certificate in Data Science · PG Certificate in ML & DL                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|        5 | Image Creative                                             | · Certificate in 2D animation · C-Tech Higher Diploma in 3D and Visual effects                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|        6 | CADD                                                       | · AutoCAD 2D · VFX Editor · Certificate course on Jewelry making                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|        7 | Simulanis Solutions Private Limited                        | · Fire safety Simulator Training · Paint Simulator Training                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
|        8 | Transorze Information Processing Solutions Private Limited | · Medical Scribing training · Advance Digital marketing · Medical Transcription Training · Occupational English Test (OET)                                                                                                                                                                      |
|        9 | Sunstone Education Technology Private Limited              | · Specialization course on Banking Financial Service & Insurance · Business Process Management (Finance & Accounting) · Specialized course on HR Executive - Payroll and Employee Data Management · Specialized Course on Digital Marketing · Specialization course on Business Enhancer /Multi |
|       10 | H.K. Kalchuri Education Trust                              | channel Retailer · Electric vehicle service lead technician · Electric vehicle quality control inspector · AI - Database administrator · User Experience Designer                                                                                                                               |
|       11 | Talent Invigoration and Sports Management Private Limited  | · Sports Coach (Residential) · Sports Coach (New Coach and Refresher workshops) · Sports Coach (University tie-ups non-residential                                                                                                                                                              |

|    |                                                    | program)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
|----|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 12 | Drone Destination                                  | · Drone Pilot / Operations · Training for maintenance and repair of Drone · Drone training for Agriculture                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 13 | Clear Sky Private Limited                          | · Drone Pilot / Operations · Training for maintenance and repair of Drone · Drone training for Agriculture                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 14 | Infovalley Private Limited                         | · Diploma in Aviation Management · Airline first officer · Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 15 | Frostees India Private Limited                     | · Auto Service Technician · Field Technician - Air Conditioner · Field Technician Refrigerator                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 16 | Masai School, (Nolan Edutech Pvt Ltd)              | · Full Stack Web Development · Full Stack Android Development · Full Stack UI UX Design · Data Analytics                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 17 | Function Up, (Fanplay Games and Media Pvt. Ltd)    | · Backend Engineering · Frontend Engineering · Data Science · Digital Marketing · Web 3.0                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 18 | Skill Lync (EpowerX Learning Technologies Pvt Ltd) | · Masters Certification Program in Hybrid EV Design · Design Engineer · Masters Certification in High Rise building design · CFD Engineer Master's Certification Program · Data Analytics & Data Science · Embedded Systems for EV Applications · Full Stack Web Development |
| 19 | Skillinabox                                        | D2D Vocational Skilling platform helping learners get skilled right at their doorstep and kick start their careers. Fashion designerMakeup artist                                                                                                                            |
| 20 | LetsEndorse Development Pvt Ltd                    | End to end enabling Programs for micro/ nano- entrepreneurs                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 21 | Nxtwave Disruptive Technologies Pvt Ltd            | Intensive Programs in IT / Software development in Vernacular languages                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| 22 | Law Sikho                                          | · Upskilling courses for lawyers · Courses for non-lawyers - Remote jobs (like Virtual Assistant, Para Legal)                                                                                                                                                                |
| 23 | Mythiksha School                                   | Grey Collar Jobs- Business Development, Marketing, Customer Service, Business & Corporate finance                                                                                                                                                                            |
| 24 | Skyll.Me                                           | Personal Banker, Retail BFSI, BFSI Sales                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 25 | Multibhashi                                        | Language Training - Japanese, German, English                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |

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