India's Skilling Surge: One Lakh Care Workers to Go Global

In two years, about 100,000 Indian care workers will annually be deployed worldwide to support aging populations. This initiative, led by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), aims to enhance employability through skill assessments and certifications, expanding India's international workforce participation.

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) announced plans to deploy approximately 100,000 Indian care workers globally each year in about two years. This initiative is designed to support aging populations across various countries, a move NSDC CEO Ved Mani Tiwari attributes to India's proactive soft diplomacy.

On the topic of unemployment, Tiwari emphasized reliance on official estimates, stating India's urban unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above fell to 6.5% from 7.2% year-over-year. He highlighted that the U.S. faces similar challenges with a 4.5% unemployment rate.

NSDC aims to boost its skilling infrastructure, intending to set up 50 future skill centers and ten international academies. The organization’s expanded programs, aligned with emerging technologies, target over two lakh trainees, restructuring employability and enhancing workforce readiness.