The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and TCS iON have signed an MoU to launch the National Proficiency Tests (NPTs) and provide industry-recognized certifications to enhance skills and boost youth employability across India. NPTs are nationwide assessments that enable students, job seekers, and professionals to validate their skills and earn recognition in specific areas of expertise through Skill India Digital Hub.
The collaboration combines the strengths of two of India’s most trusted organizations and initially focuses on sectors such as IT, BFSI, manufacturing, and healthcare, along with domains including HR, finance, sales & marketing, and many more to follow.
Expressing optimism about the collaboration, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC, said, “This partnership is a significant step toward bridging the employability gap in our country.” Speaking on the partnership, Shri Venguswamy Ramaswamy, Global Head, TCS iON, said, “We are excited to announce this collaboration, which is aimed at establishing a robust framework for skill assessments in the country.” This collaboration marks a significant step towards digital transformation within the skilling ecosystem, with plans to introduce new skill NPTs each quarter.
