Centre launches Skill India Digital platform, to benefit 260 mn students

The Ministry of Skill Development launched the Skill India Digital (SID) platform on Wednesday, aiming to skill nearly 260 million students in school and higher education while also providing entrepreneurial opportunities nationwide.

Built by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with multiple industry players, the platform is part of the World Bank-assisted Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) programme. It serves as a digital public infrastructure designed to transform India’s skills, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape.