About the Skill India Digital (SID) Platform:
- SID serves as India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the skill development, education, employment and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- SID Platform aims to bring all skilling initiatives under a single umbrella and provide skill development and entrepreneurial support to people.
- Built by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with multiple industry players, the platform is part of the World Bank-assisted Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) programme.
- The platform aligns with the vision articulated in the G20 framework for building Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the digital economy.
- Features:
- More than 264 skilling courses from 42,623 centres across the country will be available on the platform.
- The SID Platform application can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play Store.
- It supports multiple Indian languages for inclusivity and uses Aadhaar-based eKYC for secure access.
- It is committed to being user-friendly, with an easy-to-use interface adaptable to various devices for accessibility.
- The platform incorporates Aadhar-enabled facial recognition technology as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to recommend customised courses to students.
- The platform also integrates government training programmes from both Central and State governments, creating a unified hub for skill development initiatives.
- It has introduced Digitally Verified Credentials (DVCs), a secure and tamper-proof way to showcase skills and qualifications. Users can confidently present their qualifications in a digital format that is inherently authentic.
- Additionally, SID offers Digital CVs through personalised QR Codes for easy access to an individual’s skills and experiences.
