CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative trains over 2 lakh workers

Key facts

• The CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative has trained over 2 lakh workers across the country.
• During phase I and II, more than 1.90 lakh individuals were trained through 5200+ skill-based trainings, including special targeted initiatives for rural citizens and women.
• The third phase was officially launched in June 2025 by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR, and Secretary, DSIR, with a reinvigorated focus on advanced skilling, bridging academia-industry gaps, and accelerating development and growth.
• The first year of the third phase has already trained more than 14,000 trainees by conducting 425+ training programmes across 37 CSIR laboratories, nationwide.
• The initiative is closely aligned with the national vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Skill India'.
• It caters to a diverse spectrum of beneficiaries ranging from students, young researchers, technical staff, and working professionals to school dropouts, ITI diploma holders, farmers, and rural communities.
• The programme spans 18 out of 36 key sectoral skills as identified by the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM).