About Sector Skill Councils (SSCs)

The National Skill Development Corporation has positioned Sector Skill Councils as a cornerstone of India’s skilling ecosystem. SSCs serve as key industry-led bodies that bridge the gap between the evolving needs of industry and the competencies of the workforce.

The first Sector Skill Council was established in 2010 in alignment with the National Skill
Development Policy of 2009. Currently, 36 SSCs are operational. These Councils span across
all major sectors in India, encompassing both organized and unorganized, as well as
manufacturing and service sectors. They also cater to vulnerable and underserved
communities, such as domestic workers and persons with disabilities, to ensure
effective & inclusive workforce development.

SSCs are autonomous bodies, registered either as Section 8 companies or Societies. NSDC
serves as an incubator, providing initial seed funding to establish SSCs and guiding them in
effectively executing their roles and responsibilities, ultimately driving them towards self-
sustainability.