National Skill Development Corporation
Mithilesh K is an experienced professional with a strong background in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within the development sector. Currently serving as Manager of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning at the National Skill Development Corporation since June 2023, Mithilesh has held previous positions at Room to Read and ChildFund India, where responsibilities included project evaluation and data analysis. With experience as Operations Manager at Video Volunteers and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Poorest Area Civil Society Program, Mithilesh's career also includes a role as Programme Officer at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, focusing on skill development initiatives. Academically, Mithilesh holds an Executive MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, a Master of Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from ANNADA College, Hazaribag.
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.