National Skill Development Policy and NSDC Expansion
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Summary
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedSunday, 1 March 2009
Affected Population~500 million workers, 90% in informal sector
Key Numbers
4 Labour Codes consolidating 29 laws
EPFO: 28 crore subscribers
E-Shram: 30 crore unorganised workers registered
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Labour & EmploymentEPFOESICMinistry of EducationUGC
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_surface_transport
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_tribal_affairs
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_tourism
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_women_and_child_development
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_youth_affairs_and_sports
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_urban_development
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_eac_pm
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_niti_aayog
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_water_resources_river_development_and_ganga_rejuvenation
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_pm_speech
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_special_service_and_features
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_upsc
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_competition_commission_of_india
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_office_of_principal_scientific_advisor_to_goi
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_ifsc_authority
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india
Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.
Government of India press release: Expansion of Skill Development Ecosystem
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