Lok Sabha Question No. 2317 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Status of Sector Skill Councils
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Shri Ravindra Dattaram Waikar, Shri Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil, Shri Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne, Shri Naresh Ganpat Mhaske, Smt. Bharti Pardhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2317

ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## STATUS OF SECTOR SKILL COUNCILS

## 2317.  DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI RAVINDRA DATTARAM WAIKAR:

SMT. BHARTI PARDHI:

SHRI NARESH GANPAT MHASKE:

SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA CHANDU BARNE:

Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) the total number of Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) operational in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and district Raigad and Pune and Madhya Pradesh including Balaghat Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (b) the  mandate  of  these  SSCs  in  identifying  skill  gaps  and  setting  competency  standards, particularly for key sectors in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and tourism sectors;
- (c) the  details  of  skill  needs  identified  by  SSCs  in  the  said  States  with  a  district-wise breakdown including rural/tribal areas;
- (d) whether  National  Skill  Development  Corporation  (NSDC)  provides  support  to  training providers operating in the said States especially within the MMR; and
- (e) the specifics of NSDC  support, including funding, curriculum development, and certification for training providers in the said States?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  to  (c):      Sector  Skill  Councils  (SSCs)  are  set  up  as  industry-focused  autonomous organizations  rather  than  state-specific  bodies,  with  a  total  of  36  SSCs  listed  at  Annexure-I. SSC's are mandated to define industry -aligned skill standards, assess workforce requirements, and promote sector-specific training programs. These councils periodically publish skill gap and skill  assessment  reports,  which  primarily  provide  insights  at  the  national  or  sectoral  level, highlighting  workforce  requirements,  emerging  job  roles,  and  training  needs  across  various industries.The key  details of skill  gap  studies  conducted  by  SSC's  in  major  sectors  of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh state is given at Annexure-II.
- (d) to (e):    NSDC provides structured support to training providers, including enterprises, startups, companies, and civil society organizations, to strengthen skill development initiatives across India. This support includes onboarding and accreditation of training centres, quality assurance, monitoring  training  outcomes,  facilitating  industry  linkages,  enabling  assessments.  Training providers deliver skill training aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), targeting  unemployed  youth,  school  dropouts,  underprivileged  communities,  and  individuals seeking  employability  enhancement,  while  also  addressing  industry  workforce  needs.  The training targets are allocated based on sector demand, performance, geography, while promoting private  sector  participation,  providing  capacity  building,  quality  assurance  and  digital  tools  to enhance training effectiveness, ensuring that training outcomes lead to improved employment, self-employment, or entrepreneurial opportunities. These  modalities apply across States, including  Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with the scope of support depending on scheme provisions, approvals, and the performance of individual training providers.

## ANNEXURES REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  2317  ANSWERED  ON  15.12.2025  REGARDING  'STATUS  OF  SECTOR SKILL COUNCILS'

Annexure-I

## List of 36 Sector Skill Councils

|   S.No | Name of SSC                                                                  |
|--------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|      1 | Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council                                    |
|      2 | Agriculture Skill Council of India                                           |
|      3 | Apparel, Madeups& Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council                       |
|      4 | Automotive Skills Development Council                                        |
|      5 | Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Sector Skill Council of India        |
|      6 | Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council                                       |
|      7 | Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council                                      |
|      8 | Construction Skill Development Council of India                              |
|      9 | Home Management and Care Givers Sector Skill Council                         |
|     10 | Electronics Sector Skill Council of India                                    |
|     11 | Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative                                    |
|     12 | Furniture & Fittings Skill Council                                           |
|     13 | The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India                                   |
|     14 | Handicrafts & Carpets Sector Skill Council                                   |
|     15 | Healthcare Sector Skill Council                                              |
|     16 | Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council                                             |
|     17 | Indian Iron & Steel Sector Skill Council                                     |
|     18 | Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council                                       |
|     19 | Instrumentation Automation Surveillance & Communication Sector Skill Council |
|     20 | IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council                                                 |
|     21 | Leather Sector Skill Council                                                 |
|     22 | Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council                               |
|     23 | Logistics Sector Skill Council                                               |
|     24 | Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council                |
|     25 | Media & Entertainment Skills Council                                         |
|     26 | Power Sector Skill Council                                                   |
|     27 | Retail Associated Skill Council of India                                     |
|     28 | Rubber, Chemical & Polymer Skill Development Council                         |
|     29 | Skill Council for Green Jobs                                                 |
|     30 | Skill Council for Mining Sector                                              |
|     31 | Skill Council for PwD                                                        |
|     32 | Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure Sector Skill Council         |
|     33 | Telecom Sector Skill Council of India                                        |
|     34 | Textile Sector Skill Council                                                 |
|     35 | Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council                                          |
|     36 | Water Management & Plumbing Skill Council                                    |

Annexure-II

## Key Details of Skill Gap Studies Conducted by SSC's in Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh

|   S No. | Name of the SSC                           | Key details                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
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|       1 | Logistics Sector Skill Council            | The Logistics Sector Skill Council's 2024 Skill Gap and Manpower Demand Report forecasts significant workforce requirements in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh through 2030. Maharashtra shows an incremental demand of 4,20,526 personnel, driven mainly by land transportation, courier & express services, warehousing, cold chain, rail logistics, EXIM, air cargo, port terminals, and inland waterways. Key districts such as Pune, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and Raigad will see high demand for drivers (LGV/HGV), delivery executives, warehouse and forklift operators, air-cargo roles, EXIM documentation staff, and port/ICD/CFS workers. Madhya Pradesh is projected to require 2,45,646 additional workers, predominantly in land transport, courier services, warehousing, cold chain, rail logistics, EXIM, air cargo, and ICD - CFS operations. Districts like Balaghat alone reflect notable demand, with around 2,300 roles in land transportation, 560 in express services, and 210 in warehousing and cold chain. |
|       2 | Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative | The Food Industry Skill Council (FISCI) published a Skill Gap Report in 2022 that estimates the state-wise employment generation potential for the food processing sector through 2030. As per the report, the food processing sector's employment generation potential till 2030 is estimated at 171,319 in Maharashtra and 36,119 in Madhya Pradesh. The following represent the sub- sector wise demand at the national level between FY'20 and FY'30: o Dairy: 2,73,571 o Fish & Sea food: 2,59,201 o Bread & Bakery: 1,86,750                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
|       3 | Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council    | estimates strong employment potential in the sector through 2030, projecting the need for 12,06,102 additional professionals in Maharashtra and 8,54,508 in Madhya Pradesh. Although state-specific subsector and job-role details are unavailable, the national- level forecast for FY'22-FY'30 highlights major demand across a wide spectrum of roles in Beauty & Salon services , Alternate Therapies , Aesthetic Skin Services , Rejuvenation and Spa , Products Manufacturing & Sales , Yoga , Fitness , and Weight Management . Key occupations expected to witness high demand include beauty therapists, cosmetologists, makeup artists, hair stylists, nail technicians, wellness and spa therapists, yoga trainers, personal trainers, dermatology and laser technicians, slimming and body therapists, and beauty product specialists etc. -reflecting the sector's rapid expansion across beauty, wellness, fitness, and holistic health domains.                                                                           |
|       4 | Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council       | strong employment generation potential in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh through 2028. Maharashtra, with its diverse tourism economy encompassing business hubs, heritage cities, religious circuits, coastal and nature-based destinations, is projected to require 3.4 lakh skilled workers in the next five years. Mumbai alone will need over 18,000, while Pune, Nashik, Shirdi, and Lonavala will collectively account for significant demand across hotels, cafés, quick service restaurants, homestays, and tour operations. Priority roles include guest service associates, front office executives, food and beverage stewards, kitchen staff, tour guides, homestay managers, and naturalists.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |

|    |                            | venues. The Ujjain - Omkareshwar pilgrimage corridor is expected to generate demand for over 24,000 skilled workers in guiding services, housekeeping, and food and beverage operations. The Bhopal - Raisen - Sehore cluster, focused on MICE and city tourism, will need over 8,700 workers, while Balaghat , near the Kanha - Pench wildlife belt, will emphasize eco-tourism and community-driven travel, requiring naturalists, community tour guides, homestay operators, and basic hospitality staff. Priority roles across the state include guest service associates, kitchen helpers, front office associates, tour guides, walk tour facilitators, homestay managers, and wildlife tourism naturalists.   | venues. The Ujjain - Omkareshwar pilgrimage corridor is expected to generate demand for over 24,000 skilled workers in guiding services, housekeeping, and food and beverage operations. The Bhopal - Raisen - Sehore cluster, focused on MICE and city tourism, will need over 8,700 workers, while Balaghat , near the Kanha - Pench wildlife belt, will emphasize eco-tourism and community-driven travel, requiring naturalists, community tour guides, homestay operators, and basic hospitality staff. Priority roles across the state include guest service associates, kitchen helpers, front office associates, tour guides, walk tour facilitators, homestay managers, and wildlife tourism naturalists.   | venues. The Ujjain - Omkareshwar pilgrimage corridor is expected to generate demand for over 24,000 skilled workers in guiding services, housekeeping, and food and beverage operations. The Bhopal - Raisen - Sehore cluster, focused on MICE and city tourism, will need over 8,700 workers, while Balaghat , near the Kanha - Pench wildlife belt, will emphasize eco-tourism and community-driven travel, requiring naturalists, community tour guides, homestay operators, and basic hospitality staff. Priority roles across the state include guest service associates, kitchen helpers, front office associates, tour guides, walk tour facilitators, homestay managers, and wildlife tourism naturalists.   | venues. The Ujjain - Omkareshwar pilgrimage corridor is expected to generate demand for over 24,000 skilled workers in guiding services, housekeeping, and food and beverage operations. The Bhopal - Raisen - Sehore cluster, focused on MICE and city tourism, will need over 8,700 workers, while Balaghat , near the Kanha - Pench wildlife belt, will emphasize eco-tourism and community-driven travel, requiring naturalists, community tour guides, homestay operators, and basic hospitality staff. Priority roles across the state include guest service associates, kitchen helpers, front office associates, tour guides, walk tour facilitators, homestay managers, and wildlife tourism naturalists.   |
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|    |                            | As per the study submitted by the Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (SSC) in December 2025, the following table present the short-term and long- term demand aggregation for Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | As per the study submitted by the Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (SSC) in December 2025, the following table present the short-term and long- term demand aggregation for Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | As per the study submitted by the Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (SSC) in December 2025, the following table present the short-term and long- term demand aggregation for Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | As per the study submitted by the Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (SSC) in December 2025, the following table present the short-term and long- term demand aggregation for Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
|    |                            | State                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Demand aggregation in next 2 to 3 years                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Demand aggregation in next 9 to 10 years                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Prominent crafts                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 5  | Handicrafts and Carpet SSC | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Approx. 1,20,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Approx. 10,00,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Zari &Zardozi Embroidery, Bagh Print (Hand block printing), Dhokra (Lost-wax metal casting), Stone Carving, Wood carving, Leather Toys (Stuffed), Bamboo & Cane Work                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|    |                            | Maharashtra                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Approx. 1,00,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Approx. 5,00,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Kolhapuri Chappals, Bidriware, Copper & Brassware, Warli Paintings, Wooden Toys (Sawantwadi), Lac Bangles, Pithora Paintings, Gond Handicrafts (Tribal Art)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |

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