Skill India Digital
Why In news ?
Recently, the Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, launched Skill India Digital (SID).
What is Skill India Digital?
- Skill India Digital (SID) is envisioned as the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship in India.
- It aims to bring together various skilling initiatives and create a seamless ecosystem for skill development, aligning with the principles of the G20 framework for building DPIs.
Core Features of SID:
- Comprehensive Skill Development: SID extends industry-relevant skill courses, job opportunities, and entrepreneurship support, ensuring comprehensive skill development.
- Digital Transformation: With a focus on digital technology and Industry 4.0 skills, SID seeks to make skill development more innovative, accessible, and personalised.
- Information Gateway: SID serves as a central information hub for all government skilling and entrepreneurship initiatives, facilitating easy access for citizens seeking career advancement and lifelong learning.
Significance:
- It aims to empower retailers and provide them with training to expand their businesses and enhance consumer experiences.
- It can play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s economy by skilling, reskilling, and upskilling the retailers.
Skill India Mission:
- It aimed at enhancing the employability of the youth by providing them with skill training, by offering various programs to improve vocational skills and make individuals more job-ready.
Other schemes launched by Government for Skilling:
- Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
- Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)
- UDAAN
- Standard Training Assessment and Reward Scheme (STAR)
- Polytechnic Schemes
- Vocationalisation of Education
Source – PIB
