Pune Gets its First NSDC International Skill Centre

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) International and the Government of Maharashtra, have set up an international skill centre in Pune for empowering youth and providing them global job opportunities.
NSDC International Skill Centre, located in Model Colony, Pune, was inaugurated today in the presence of Deepak Kesarkar, Minister for School Education & Marathi Language, Government of Maharashtra, Chandrakant Patil, MLA and Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council, Nitin Kapoor, Vice President of NSDC.
Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, while inaugurating the job fair at Modern College Pune, lauded NSDC’s efforts towards upskilling the students. He added “The students should reap maximum benefits out of the skill development program being imparted by the centre in Pune.”
Kesarkar emphasized the centre’s potential impact stating the goal is to upskill 100,000 students very soon and contribute to making Maharashtra and India a leading skilled service force, globally.
Chandrakant Patil highlighted the broader impact of the initiative, addimg that scope of NSC will soon expand to cover Nagpur, Kolhapur and Amravati, addressing the employment needs of Maharashtra’s youth.
This collaboration marks a significant step towards preparing Maharashtra’s workforce for global opportunities. By leveraging NSDC International’s extensive global network and the state’s robust educational infrastructure, the partnership aims to create a new paradigm in skill development and international employment.
Government of Maharashtra has committed to providing basic infrastructure, including classrooms, to set up these centres. These state-of-the-art facilities will offer specialized training in high-demand sectors such as Hospitality, Beauty & Wellness, Health Sector, and Language Labs. This strategic focus on key industries aligns perfectly with global employment trends, ensuring that Pune’s youth are equipped with skills that are in high demand worldwide.