NSDL has been conducting various skill development programs in BFSI sector for the youth who have potentials to serve the sector through employment or self-employment mode. The skill development programs are carried out by NSDL under its flagship project, ‘Artha SAMARTH’. Through this project, NSDL imparts BFSI sector skills such as BC-BF, Mutual Fund Distributors, Insurance Agents, Banking Operations, etc. followed by livelihood linkages for the trained candidates.
Aligning to the existing Artha SAMARTH program, NSDL has initiated a special skill development and employability program for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Project SAMEIP (i.e. SBI Foundation and Microsoft India Employability Initiative for Persons with Disabilities) is a collaborative initiative of SBI Foundation and Microsoft India. The project to be executed in association with SBI Foundation (SBIF).
PwDs shall be trained on BFSI and IT sector specific job roles/skills with the help of specialized trainers and industry experts.
NSDL to empower PwDs by enabling livelihood through skill development and to promote PwD inclusion amongst employers of India.
Project SAMEIP is aligned with the below mentioned Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- (SDG) #8 is about decent work and economic growth and aims “to achieve full and productive employment, and decent work, for all women and men by 2030.”
- SDG #10 is about reduced inequalities and aims “to empower lower income earners, and promote economic inclusion of all regardless of sex, race or ethnicity.”
- SDG #17 is about partnerships for the goals and aims “to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.”