All About Skill India Digital(SID) - Skill India Courses(PMKVY 4.0)

Now, let's move on to the Digital Skill India initiative of the Skill India Mission. So,

What is Skill India Digital(SID)?

Enriched along the crossroad of the Digital India programme and the Skill India initiative, the Skill India Digital(SID) is Indian Government initiative that offers a digital platform for the citizens of India to gain technology-based skills that cater to the contemporary industrial needs.

Bringing all the digital skill initiative, the Skill India Digital(SID) is a state-of-the-art government initiative that enrich the citizen's of India with all the technology-based skill that will cater to their contemporary needs. The Digital Skill India Scheme was announced by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minster of Education in India, and was launched on September 13, 2023.

Skill India Digital - Key Significance

The Digital Skill India Mission showcases several significant that enrich the "Digital India" initiative of the Indian Government, and that includes:

• SID offers a wide range of online courses across various sectors, allowing you to learn in-demand skills from the comfort of your home.

• The platform provides access to a rich repository of e-learning resources, including video lectures, study materials, and interactive content.

• SID acts as a bridge between skilled individuals and potential employers. It has a placement portal that connects job seekers with recruiters.

• The platform facilitates skill assessment and certification, allowing you to validate your learning and showcase your competencies to employers.

• SID empowers individuals who aspire to be entrepreneurs by providing entrepreneurship development programs and resources.

• Scholarships and financial assistance programs are available for eligible candidates to help them pursue skill development courses.

• SID raises awareness about skill development initiatives across the country through targeted campaigns, making it easier for people to discover relevant opportunities.

• Skill India Digital democratizes learning by providing a wide range of free or low-cost courses, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation.

• Skill India Digital empowers rural youth with digital skills, improving their lives through better job possibilities and economic growth.

• Skill India Digital promotes socioeconomic growth by developing a skilled workforce, lowering unemployment, increasing innovation, and strengthening India's global competitiveness.

• Skill India Digital provides vital mentorship and guidance, empowering learners with expert support, individualized counsel, and encouragement to promote their progress and success throughout their learning journey.

• SID courses are specifically in line with current industry needs, providing students with in-demand skills that directly convert into better career possibilities, making them highly employable in a competitive labor market.

• Skill India Digital personalizes learning routes based on individual strengths, weaknesses, and interests, hence maximizing skill acquisition.

• Skill India Digital breaks down language barriers by providing courses in numerous Indian languages, ensuring inclusion and accessibility for students from all linguistic backgrounds.

Skill India Digital - Features

The Skill India Digital platform initiated by the Government of India serves as the Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI) of India, enriching the technological skills, education, jobs and entrepreneurship market in the country. The features offered by the Skill India Digital(SID) platform are:

• The SID platform is available both in the App Store and Google Play Store.

• Offering approximately 264+ skill development courses are accessible in the Skill India online portal.

• The SID platform supports multiple languages and can be securely accessed via the Aadhar-based eKYC.

• The SID platform has an easy-to-use interface which supports any device.

• The SID platform also offers digital CVs and personalized access to the skill and experience of an individual through a QR code.

• Aadhar-enabled facial recognition is also available in the Skill India Digital Hub.

How to Register in Digital Skill India Scheme?

Want to learn new skills under the Skill India Mission? Here, follow the below steps to register in Skill India and enroll in the Skill India Digital(SID) hub:

• Visit the Skill India Digital Platform website - http://www.skillindiadigital.gov.in/

• In the top right corner of the webpage, click the "Register" button.

• Enter the One Time Password (OTP) that was sent to your mobile phone.

• Create a 4-digit password for your account.

• Provide your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

• Next to "I agree to validate my Aadhaar Details", click the checkbox to indicate your agreement.

• Click the "Verify" button.

• Fill out all the required information on the form and click "NEXT" to proceed.

After registering in the Skill India portal, the next is to enroll in the specific Skill India courses list or schemes. Follow the below steps to enroll in the Skill India courses:

• Go to the "My Dashboard", which you can see under the name tab of the register page.

• In the "My Dashboard", click on "PMKVY 4.0" to have access to the schemes and Skill India courses list.

• If you find any of the schemes or courses interesting, you can click on apply and enroll in it.

So, folks. Ready to enrol in the Skill India Digital(SID) hub?

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