- National Skill Development Mission was launched on July 15, 2015.
- It implements and coordinates all skilling efforts in the country.
- It aims to meet the objectives laid down in the National Policy for Skill Development.
- Role in Enhancing Workforce Skills:
- Creates demand for skilling across the country.
- Corrects and aligns skilling with required competencies.
- Connects supply of skilled human resources with sectoral demands.
- Certifies and assesses in alignment with global and national standards.
- Implements schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
- Promotes National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
- Strengthens skills for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE).