National Skill Development Corporation IPO

About National Skill Development Corporation

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public-private partnership incorporated on July 31, 2008, under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013). The Government of India, through the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), holds a 49% share, while the remaining 51% is owned by private industry associations such as FICCI and CII.

Functioning under MSDE’s aegis, NSDC serves as the cornerstone of India’s Skill India mission. It addresses the dual challenge of workforce scarcity and non-employability by developing an outcome-oriented, quality skill training ecosystem. As a catalytic “market-maker,” NSDC coordinates private sector initiatives, incubates Sector Skill Councils, implements flagship schemes such as PMKVY, and facilitates overseas employment pathways through its wholly owned subsidiary, NSDC International. Its vision is to unlock India’s human capital through industry-aligned, standardized vocational training.

SSE (Social Stock Exchange) IPO

An SSE (Social Stock Exchange) IPO is a structured way to support NGOs listed on the exchange. It’s not a tradable instrument. Your contribution goes directly to the NGO and the specific program it supports and is eligible for 80G tax benefits. Learn more.

NSDC – Outreach & Skilling Impact

• 40.19 Mn+ candidates trained nationwide across skill development programs.
• 18 Mn+ women trained, championing female empowerment in the workforce.
• 12.9 Mn+ candidates supported from socio-economically disadvantaged groups.
• 9.4 Mn+ candidates successfully placed in employment opportunities.
• 1.64 Cr+ youth trained under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
• 25.8 Lakh+ apprenticeships facilitated through Sector Skill Councils (SSCs).
• 0.25 Mn+ persons with special abilities trained.
• 750+ districts covered across India.
• 40,000+ skilling centres operational nationwide.
• 70,000+ skill teachers and 42,000+ skill assessors mobilized.
• 0.2 Mn (2 Lakh+) employers engaged across industries.
• ₹1,800 Cr+ in concessional financial support provided to 350+ training partners to build training infrastructure.

Programs Offered by National Skill Development Corporation

• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): Provides free, short-duration industry-relevant skill training, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and certification to enhance youth employability and livelihoods.
• International Workforce Mobility Programs (NSDC International): Delivers domain-specific, foreign language, and pre-departure cultural orientation training to facilitate overseas placements in countries like Japan and Germany.
• National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS-2): Promotes on-the-job experiential training and practical industry exposure by sharing partial stipend support with employers.
• PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Empowers traditional artisans and craftsmen across 18 trades with structured skill upgrading, entrepreneurship handholding, and stipend assistance.
• NSDC Academy & Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH): Offers tech-enabled learning, industry-aligned advanced certifications, digital portfolios with QR-based verified credentials, and access to education loans.
• Project NIPUN: Imparts fresh skilling, RPL certification, and ‘Kaushal Bima’ insurance to construction workers, opening pathways for domestic and international employment.
• Rozgar Melas (Job Drives): Organizes nationwide recruitment fairs connecting unemployed youth directly with corporate employers for job and entrepreneurship opportunities.
• Skill Impact Bonds (SIB) & Skill Financing: Provides outcome-based financing and concessional skill loans to tie skilling funds directly to verified wage employment and retention.

Are there any financial returns?

No. This is a Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instrument, unique to the Social Stock Exchange. It’s essentially a structured grant — you’re contributing to a social cause.

There are no financial returns and no principal repayment. The contribution reflects in your demat holdings and is eligible for 80G income tax deduction. ZCZP instruments are issued only in dematerialised form and cannot be traded in the secondary market.

How to Contribute via Zerodha?

• Log in to Kite Web and go to the Bids section to find SSE IPOs.
• Select the NSDCZCZP listing and enter your contribution amount (minimum Rs 1000).
• Once submitted, accept the mandate on the UPI app.
• The ZCZP instrument will appear in your demat holdings once listed. You will receive audited impact reports on how your contribution was utilised.