What’s in the news?

• To ensure that every Indian has access to quality skill development, relevant opportunities and entrepreneurial support, the Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched Skill India Digital (SID).
• It is a comprehensive digital platform aimed at synergizing and transforming the skills, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape of India. 
• The platform embodies the aspirations and dreams of millions of Indians who seek better opportunities and a brighter future as it extends industry-relevant skill courses, job opportunities, and entrepreneurship support. 
• SID is the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship ecosystem of India. 
• Driven by the vision to make skill development more innovative, accessible, and personalized in its embodiment, focusing on digital technology and Industry 4.0 skills, the state-of the- art platform will be a breakthrough in accelerating skilled talent hiring, facilitating lifelong learning and career advancement. 
• The platform aligns perfectly with the vision articulated in the G20 framework for building DPI and the digital economy to promote digital skills and digital literacy. It is also a comprehensive information gateway for all government skilling and entrepreneurship initiatives – a go-to hub for citizens in pursuit of career advancement and lifelong learning.
• Following elements will enhance SID platform and provide numerous benefits:

1. Aadhaar/ AI based Facial Authentication
2. Digital Verifiable Credentials (DVC) 
3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Recommendations 
4. Aadhaar based eKYC 
5. Digital Learning
6. Citizen-Centric Approach
7. Mobile-First Approach
8. Scale and Speed
9. Security Measures
10. Interoperability
11. WhatsApp Chatbot 
12. Ease of Doing Business

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1957139