Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has launched Skill India Digital (SID), a digital platform aimed at transforming India’s skills, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape. SID offers industry-relevant skill courses, job opportunities, and entrepreneurship support, aiming to provide quality skill development and better opportunities for millions of Indians. The platform was graced by Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Electronics, IT.
SID is India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship. It aims to make skill development more innovative, accessible, and personalized, focusing on digital technology and Industry 4.0 skills. The platform will accelerate skilled talent hiring, facilitate lifelong learning, and career advancement.
It aligns with the G20 framework for building DPI and the digital economy, and serves as a comprehensive information gateway for government skilling and entrepreneurship initiatives. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, commented “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.”
