MSDE panelled 19 institutions as skill excellence centres.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recently announced the pan‑paneling of 19 institutions as Skill Excellence Centres (SEC). This step is considered a significant move towards standardising the quality of training under the National Skill Mission and preparing a skilled workforce aligned with industry needs. The selected institutions include major training establishments in technology, manufacturing, health, agriculture and services sectors, which have already been accredited for their capabilities in various government and private projects. After pan‑paneling, these centres will receive technical and financial assistance from the central government for regular evaluation, curriculum updates, trainer capacity building and infrastructure improvement.

The pan‑paneling process involved a rigorous assessment of the institutions’ basic infrastructure, industry participation, placement records and training outcomes. The selected institutions will now have the right to deliver training using nationally accredited curricula, digital learning platforms and industry‑based projects. This will not only improve the quality of training but also provide youth in rural and semi‑urban areas with the opportunity to acquire high‑level skills. The ministry said that through this initiative, millions of youth will acquire employable skills in the next 5 years, making a notable contribution to the country’s productivity and economic growth.

This pan‑paneling aligns with the National Skill Policy, which aims to double the reach of skill training every 5 years and strengthen industry‑education collaboration. Experts believe that the growth of such centres...