National Skill Development Corporation
Ichchha Gupta is a Senior Analyst at the National Skill Development Corporation since May 2023, focusing on project planning and stakeholder communication. Prior experience includes a Consultant role at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, where facilitation of Farmer Producer Companies and skill development initiatives for women farmers were key responsibilities. As Chief Executive Officer at Rajpura Dariba Agro Producer Company Limited, Ichchha managed a CSR project for Hindustan Zinc and developed business proposals for input shops. Earlier roles include Marketing Consultant at Fatehabad Farmer Producer Company Limited and a digital marketing internship at Edgenus Talent Incubation Pvt. Ltd. Ichchha's professional background is complemented by an MBA in Agribusiness Management and a Bachelor's degree in Dairy Technology from Dayalbagh Educational Institute.
National Skill Development Corporation
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a one-of-its-kind, Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in India, under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions. NSDC provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives. Its mandate is to enable support system which focuses on quality assurance, information systems and train-the-trainer academies either directly or through partnerships. NSDC acts as a catalyst in skill development by providing funding to enterprises, companies and organizations that provide skill training. It will also develop appropriate models to enhance, support and coordinate private sector initiatives. The differentiated focus on 21 sectors under NSDC’s purview and its understanding of their viability will make every sector attractive to private investment.