Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), a Sector Skill Council, approved and recognized by National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), is working under aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for the Skill development initiatives in Pharmaceutical (including AYUSH), Biotechnology (including Biopharmaceuticals, Medical Device & IVD and Allied Biotech) and Research & Development Services Sector across the country. 

The key objective of the LSSSDC is to create a robust and vibrant eco-system for quality education and skill development in Life Sciences space in the country. 

We work as an APEX body in Life Sciences Sector covering API, Drug Formulations, Vet-Drugs, Cosmetics, AYUSH, Excipients, Vaccines & Biosimilars, Medical Devices and IVD, Allied Biotech and vast range of Research & Development Services, for Skill Development Initiative in India. We have been mandated with a target of skilling appx. 3.5 million workforce across occupations and Job roles for the Life Sciences Industry to bridge the skill gap in the Industry vertical by 2047.

The Mission of LSSSDC is to:

•	Carry out a Functional and Occupational Mapping and develop a Catalogue of Industry Occupations / Job Roles in Life Sciences sector
•	Develop & Set National Occupational Standards for current and future Job Roles in the sector
•	Develop Industry aligned vocational education qualifications in line to National Credit Framework and National Skill Qualification Framework under NEP2020.
•	Develop & Put in place an Assessment & Certification mechanism for Accreditation of Training Institutes / Trainers, Assessors and Students
•	Set-up Centres of Excellence 
•	Put in Place an Effective Labour Market  Intelligence System
•	Monitor and Facilitate Life Sciences Industry Engagement in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council

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