National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has,so far,formed 37 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) which cover all the major sectors to fulfil the skilling needs of their respective sectors. Establishment of further Sector Skill Councils is based on multiple criteria like support from Industry for creation of SSC, interest from Industry to participate in the activities of SSC, existing work force of sector, need for upskilling/reskilling of existing workforce, likely addition of new workplace in the next 5-10 years, etc. SSCs can also be approved if the target segment is special and unorganized but is sizable and needs skilling for better opportunities of employment, e.g., Skill Council for PwD, Domestic Workers Skill Council etc.7 SSCs are working for the needs of artisans/weavers/farmers.

Sector-wise details of workers trained and employed/self-employed since 2016-17 are placed below:

SI No	Sector	Trained	Reported placed
1	Agriculture	768846	44467
2	Food Processing	170328	7679
3	Furniture & Fittings	168204	5640
4	Gems & Jewellery	117658	10425
5	Handicrafts & Carpets	254786	4910
6	Leather	173510	7414
7	Textiles & Handlooms	252264	9687

 

This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the LokSabha today.

 

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