CSIR-HRDC Signs MoUs with Skill Councils to Strengthen India's Skill Ecosystem

New Delhi, Amaravati Today: The CSIR-Human Resource Development Centre (CSIR-HRDC) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has entered into collaborative Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with four Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) to bolster the skill development ecosystem in India. The MoUs were signed with the Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI), Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council (CGSSC), Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council (HSSC), and Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC). These agreements aim to create an enabling environment for cooperation between CSIR and the Indian industry.

CSIR had initiated the "CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative" in 2016, which focuses on equipping individuals with technological skills through exposure to CSIR laboratories. The program has benefited school dropouts, farmers, diploma holders, graduates, and doctorates, having trained over 1.50 lakh individuals through 4500+ skill-based training programs.

The MoUs will facilitate collaboration between CSIR laboratories and SSCs, enabling joint programs and knowledge sharing to enhance employability and entrepreneurial opportunities for Indian youth, ultimately preparing them for the global job market.