Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary today inaugurated the NSDC-PDEU Centre of Excellence for Skill Development at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar. The centre is a collaborative initiative between the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and PDEU.
The centre will offer over 40 skill-based courses focused on semiconductors, AI, robotics, IoT, renewable energy, cloud computing, and more. These courses will cater to ITI, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate students through online and hybrid formats.
Shri Chaudhary emphasized the importance of aligning education with industry needs and urged academic institutions to leverage alumni networks to expand real-world training opportunities. This initiative supports key national missions, including the Skill India Mission, NEP 2020, and the National Credit Framework, aiming to make India’s youth future-ready and globally competitive.
