In a significant step towards enhancing skill development and outreach to underserved communities, The Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Minister of State, Ministry of Education Shri Jayant Chaudhary flagged off the Solar Community Hub Mobile Van Training Units at Kaushal Bhawan today.
This transformative initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Learning Links Foundation, Dell Technologies, and local stakeholders. Speaking during the event, Shri Jayant Chaudhary said, “These solar-powered mobile training units represent an innovative approach to empowering underserved communities by bringing education and opportunities directly to their doorsteps.
By focusing on digital & financial literacy, along with emerging technologies, this initiative addresses critical skill gaps and fosters inclusive growth.” He took pride in India achieving second in the QS World Future Skills Index 2025 ranking.
He said this achievement underscores our nation’s leadership potential in transformative fields like Artificial Intelligence and green technologies. “Building on this momentum, Dell Technologies is committed to its global goal of positively impacting 1 billion lives by 2030 through targeted community outreach, strategic partnerships, and providing access to essential digital resources and programs.
Together, we are paving the way for a skilled and digitally inclusive India.” The event was also attended by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE); and Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International.
The Solar Community Hubs are state-of-the-art mobile training units powered by solar energy, designed to deliver impactful skilling solutions to underserved communities. The event marks the beginning of a nationwide deployment of these hubs, with seven vans set to operate across districts in Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
In FY25, the programme will extend to seven new districts and is expected to impact an additional 5.8 million beneficiaries, including community youth, students, women, and veterans. Equipped with advanced facilities such as laptops, portable furniture, GPS systems, MiFi routers, panic buttons, and Bluetooth-enabled speakers, these hubs offer training on diverse topics, including digital and financial literacy, technical expertise, cybersecurity, and an introduction to Generative AI.
Developed through a collaborative effort, the program aligns with the goals of the Skill India Mission. By integrating technology and innovation, the initiative exemplifies Dell Technologies’ commitment to fostering digital inclusion and driving sustainable development through meaningful partnerships.
About National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is the principal architect of the skill ecosystem in the country. It is a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) enterprise under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India.
NSDC was established to catalyze the skilling ecosystem for private sector participation and be the strategic implementation and knowledge partner to Skill India Mission to build efficient vocational training initiatives, empowering India’s youth.
NSDC provides support to enterprises, start-ups, companies, and organizations that are creating an impact by offering a world of opportunities in futuristic skills to the potential workforce. The organization develops appropriate models to enhance, support, and coordinate private sector initiatives in skilling by offering funding support to eligible entities, concessional loans to the candidates along with other innovative financial products and building strategic partnerships.
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.