Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Government of India, recently announced the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy, a platform dedicated to preparing India’s youth for future jobs.
The platform was introduced at a national conference on ‘Empowering Youth for the Jobs of the Future’, organized by Reliance Foundation in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The conference brought together leading voices from government, policy, corporate philanthropy, industry, civil society, and academia to discuss skilling India’s youth.
Speaking at the launch, Jayant Chaudhary said:
India’s youth stands at the crossroads of immense opportunities, and the collaboration between Reliance Foundation and NSDC marks a significant milestone in empowering them for the jobs of the future. The launch of the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy, a joint platform, is a testament to this commitment, ensuring our youth are equipped with the skills needed to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. By investing in skilling, we build a more robust workforce and shape a generation of leaders ready to take on global challenges. This initiative reflects our dedication to ensuring that every young person has access to the tools and training they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive world. Together, we are laying the foundation for a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
The national conference included key participants from across the country, including Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC, and others, on shaping India’s skilling landscape through strategies like strengthening curricula to include emerging technologies and 21st century skills, integrating mentorship into formal education, vocational training, and workforce development initiatives. The conference also brought out the need to prepare youth for jobs in areas featuring new and emerging technologies and strengthen skilling initiatives while ensuring equity.
Highlighting the importance of skill development in light of the swiftly evolving nature of the job market, Reliance Foundation CEO Jagannatha Kumar said:
Enabling young people to achieve their aspirations is a part of the core philosophy of Reliance Foundation. Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy is a step towards fulfilling those aspirations and preparing youth for future jobs. By harnessing technology, the platform maximizes its reach and accessibility. It bridges the gap between education and employment to equip our young people with the skills they need to succeed in a dynamic landscape of jobs and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy fosters a collaborative ecosystem by forging partnerships and uniting key stakeholders to drive innovation in skill development, ensuring that India’s youth are empowered in this rapidly changing economic environment.
The Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy is an accessible online resource that provides individualized expert coaching, future-ready skill-building courses, and industry connections for rewarding employment. It is intended to assist individuals at each stage of their careers through skilling, reskilling, unique user-specific suggestions, and industry expert mentorship. The platform aims to empower more than 6 lakh young Indians in the next year alone.
Reliance Foundation and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have agreed to collaborate on the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy to enhance the reach and impact of future-oriented skill courses developed on the platform, thereby supporting the Skill India Mission. By working together, the two organizations will ensure that these courses are accessible to students enrolled in higher educational institutions affiliated with AICTE across the country, significantly boosting their employability and readiness for the future workforce.
