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Who We Are

The National Institute for Skill and Entrepreneurship Development (NISED) is an autonomous skill development and entrepreneurship training institute in India, functioning under the National Skill Development Trust, registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882.

NISED is committed to strengthening India’s skill and entrepreneurship ecosystem by delivering structured skill development programs, entrepreneurship development training, and livelihood promotion initiatives aligned with national priorities and global development goals.

Operating at the intersection of skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, and sustainable livelihood creation, NISED designs and implements industry-relevant training models that enhance employability, promote self-employment, and support enterprise creation across diverse sectors.

Our core focus is on building a skilled, entrepreneurial, and self-reliant workforce that contributes to inclusive and sustainable economic growth across India.

Our Objectives

Deliver skill development and entrepreneurship training programs aligned with industry and market needs.
Empower youth, women, and rural communities through inclusive skill-based interventions.
Promote self-employment and enterprise development.
Strengthen private and institutional training initiatives aligned with national and global development frameworks.
Support sustainable livelihood creation through skills.

What We Do

Skill Development Programs
Industry-aligned training designed to enhance employability, productivity, and workforce readiness.
Entrepreneurship Development Training
Structured programs focused on business ideation, enterprise creation, financial literacy, and sustainability.
Capacity Building & Upskilling
Training and support for institutions, trainers, and private partners to improve training quality and outcomes.
Livelihood Promotion Initiatives
Targeted interventions supporting rural skill development, women entrepreneurship, and youth employment..

Mission

To expand access to quality skill and entrepreneurship training for underserved and under-skilled individuals.
To support Atmanirbhar Bharat by enabling people to start and grow micro and small enterprises.
To provide training that is affordable, practical, and adapted to local livelihood opportunities.
To complement the efforts of government missions through independent, community-focused training programs.

Vision

To be a trusted national institute that prepares India’s youth and communities to participate meaningfully in the economy—as skilled workers, responsible entrepreneurs and contributors to sustainable development

Our team

The faculty team at the National Institute of Skill & Entrepreneurship Development (NISED) brings together a diverse group of highly experienced professionals, including retired government officers, senior management trainers, vocational education experts, rural development practitioners, and industry specialists. Each faculty member contributes deep practical knowledge, strong field experience, and a commitment to community-oriented skill development.
Their combined expertise ensures that NISED’s courses remain structured, practical, and aligned with the evolving needs of youth, women, farmers, and emerging entrepreneurs, while maintaining the clarity and accessibility required for effective nationwide training delivery.

DIRECTOR

James Dominic brings extensive experience in skill development, vocational training, and livelihood promotion.

He is a former principal of KGV, BKFM (retired) under the Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board and has conducted over 500 training sessions across India, impacting youth, women, and rural entrepreneurs.

A rank holder from the Pune Beekeeping and Research Institute, Mr. Dominic is recognized as one of the pioneers of apiculture training in India. His expertise in beekeeping, rural entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihood models has played a key role in promoting self-employment and enterprise development, particularly in rural communities.

Under his leadership, NISED continues to deliver industry-relevant skill development and entrepreneurship training programs aligned with national priorities and sustainable development goals.