The/Nudge Foundation collaborates with NSDC to launch CSDE

The/Nudge Foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on poverty alleviation, has partnered with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to launch the Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (CSDE).

CSDE is India's first institution dedicated to accelerating the impact and scale of the country's skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives. 

Rajesh Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, said, "Organizations such as The/Nudge Foundation are rooted in strong, on-ground action and are providing an institutional backbone to the government to help accelerate the scale of the government's initiatives. The gaps in the skilling ecosystem can be filled through new thinking, new insights and new ideas that they bring."

Atul Satija, Founder & CEO, The/Nudge, stated, "Our Gurukul model has been scaled up to aid 3500 students to graduate annually, with 100 per cent placements into top employers, which has helped us understand the deeper challenges and opportunities that skill development presents."

Manish Kumar, MD & CEO, NSDC, added, "NSDC facilitate initiatives that create a multiplier effect on the skill ecosystem. The/Nudge Foundation has demonstrated success in running the Gurukul program which focuses on all-round development of an individual. The launch of the Center for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will support NSDC's efforts in empowering youth with skills and enable innovation through action research."