MSDE, under the SANKALP Programme, focuses on training 1500 aspirants in ‘cloud’ skills

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Last Updated27/08/2023

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is providing ‘cloud’ skills training to 1,500 learners and connecting them to employment opportunities, under project AMBER.
This is done in collaboration with Generation India Foundation (GIF) and Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India).
It will bring entry-level talent into the workforce and help individuals to launch successful cloud careers, organisations to increase their competitive edge with in-demand talent, and communities.

The project is a joint initiative of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Generation India Foundation (GIF) to create the necessary avenues.
The initiative has been undertaken under the SANKALP programme of MSDE with a focus on women to improve gender diversification in the tech industry and underprivileged groups.
This project aims to train 30,000 youth, 50% of whom will be women.
The training will be conducted in post-COVID resilient job roles, over a period of two years.
This is a blended financing model bringing part funding from the Government and private sector, thus, making it a unique public-private partnership.
The overall objective of the project is to improve job placement and retention outcomes.

The learners take part in AWS, a workforce development program for unemployed and underemployed individuals.
It covers fundamental AWS cloud skills as well as practical career tips, including resume writing and interview preparation.
Through real-world scenario-based exercises, labs, and coursework, learners are trained in multiple technologies.
- This includes Linux, Python, networking, security, and relational databases.
It also covers the cost for learners to take the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification exam.
- It is an industry-recognized credential that validates their cloud skills and knowledge.
- It connects the participants with job interview opportunities in the cloud or IT with local employers.

It is a World Bank loan-assisted project and is aligned with the overall objectives of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM).
The project focuses on transforming the overall skilling ecosystem of India, covering both central and state-level agencies for improved outcomes.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)