02/10/2026
A significant step towards strengthening the skilling ecosystem in Chandigarh.
NSDC CEO, Shri Arunkumar Pillai, met Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, at the Governor House, Chandigarh, on the occasion of the MoU signing and exchange ceremony between the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Government of Chandigarh.
The MoU will focus on:
• Establishing Skill India International Centres, Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and Centres for Future Skills
• Introducing language training and future-skills programmes
• Launching the PMKVY Caregiving Programme
• Exploring new avenues for skilling, employability and employment opportunities for the youth of Chandigarh
The engagement was followed by a visit to CSIR-CSIO, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, to explore collaboration for introducing high-end technology programmes and creating new opportunities for advanced skilling.
Together, these efforts will contribute towards building a future-ready talent ecosystem and expanding opportunities for the youth of Chandigarh.