• Pankaj Kumar
• Dr. Nagma Shadab

The National Skill Development Corporation plays a very important role for the moving ahead of skill development agenda of India as it ensures creating a skilled work force meeting the demands of the economy that is dynamically taking shape. It has been found that beneath all the institutional complexities lies the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of NSDC's skills training programs, and the research provides a brief analysis on this context. Some of the critical setbacks to success include disparities in good quality training, lousy industry interface, regional differences in accessibility, and low placement rates. Other deterrents include funding and high dropout rates. In contrast, some positive trends are related to new technologies, better partnerships with industry, and a greater emphasis on entrepreneurship and digital learning that may help narrow performance gaps in accessibility and content for training. Continued government support and moving towards output based training models also open up considerable scope for improving the effectiveness of programs. This analysis brings out the need for continued evaluation and strategic improvement to ensure that the programs of NSDC make a meaningful contribution to skills development and employment in India. Addressing these challenges and opportunities poised for growth will further enhance the impact of NSDC in meeting the short term and long term economic needs of the workforce.

Skill Training, PMKVY, PMKK, KYP, DDUGKY

"Challenges and Opportunities in NSDC's Skill Training Programs: A Brief Analysis", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.b42-b45, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412093.pdf

"Challenges and Opportunities in NSDC's Skill Training Programs: A Brief Analysis", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppb42-b45, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412093.pdf