Agriculture Skill Council of India - ASCI

Every national mission needs a skilled workforce to succeed.

Guided by the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Skill India has become an integral pillar supporting key national initiatives across sectors, from water security and digital transformation to urban development, green energy, and traditional crafts.

As India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Skill India continues to create the talent, capabilities, and opportunities that power the nation's growth.

The backbone of national missions. The engine of national progress.

India's Industrial Training Institute (ITI) ecosystem has witnessed significant growth in both scale and inclusivity.

With more institutions, rising enrolment of women, and broader participation from diverse communities, the skilling landscape continues to open new pathways for aspirational youth across the country.

Building access. Expanding opportunities. Strengthening India's talent pipeline.

Over the past 12 years, India has made significant strides in empowering its youth through skill development.

Driven by the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, initiatives spanning vocational training, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship development, and community-based skilling have enabled millions to access opportunities and build sustainable livelihoods.

Empowering Yuva Shakti. Building a stronger Bharat.

Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India's skilling ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade.

From expanding Industrial Training Institutes and strengthening apprenticeships to creating a robust nationwide skilling infrastructure, the journey reflects the Government's commitment to empowering youth and building a future-ready workforce.

A decade of scale. A decade of transformation. A decade of empowering aspirations.

Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, today launched the commemorative booklet marking 12 Years of Skills, Scale and Transformation, alongside Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE, and other senior Ministry officials.

The booklet captures the Ministry's transformative journey over the past twelve years and showcases how Skill India has evolved into one of the world's largest skilling ecosystems. From expanding vocational training infrastructure and strengthening apprenticeships to promoting entrepreneurship and building a digital-first skilling ecosystem, the Ministry has empowered millions of youth with opportunities for learning, employment, and growth.

As India advances towards , MSDE remains committed to building a skilled, future-ready, and globally competitive workforce that will power the nation's growth and economic transformation.