Introduction
The Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) has emerged as a key digital platform for India’s skill development ecosystem. Launched in September 2023, SIDH was developed as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to bring together training, assessment, certification, and other skill development services on a single digital platform.
According to the latest information shared by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in the Lok Sabha on 2 February 2026, the platform has onboarded more than 1.5 crore candidates, over 7,000 training providers, more than 70 assessment agencies, and over 68,000 employers and industry partners since its launch on 13 September 2023.
The information was provided by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
What is the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH)?
The Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) is a unified digital platform created by the Government of India to integrate multiple skill development services into one ecosystem.
The platform was launched with the following objectives:
- Integrate training, assessment, certification and other skill development-related services on a single digital platform.
- Provide end-to-end digital services to candidates, training providers and assessment agencies.
- Enable discovery of skilling courses, digital enrolment, assessment and certification.
- Ensure digitally verifiable and portable credentials.
Through this approach, SIDH aims to simplify access to skill development opportunities while improving transparency, efficiency and accountability.
Major Progress Since the Launch of SIDH
Since its launch on 13 September 2023, the Government has reported significant progress in onboarding stakeholders across the country.
The latest official figures show:
- More than 7,000 Training Providers onboarded.
- More than 70 Assessment Agencies connected.
- Over 68,000 Employers and Industry Partners registered.
- More than 1.5 Crore Candidates onboarded on the platform.
These numbers demonstrate the rapid expansion of India’s digital skill development ecosystem through a single integrated platform.
Integration with National Digital Systems
To improve accessibility and digital governance, the Skill India Digital Hub has been integrated with several important national digital platforms.
These include:
- DigiLocker
- e-Shram
- National Career Service (NCS)
- UIDAI
- Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
According to the Government, these integrations help provide seamless, secure and verified access to skill development programmes across regions and languages.
How SIDH Has Improved Skill Development
The Government stated that the Skill India Digital Hub has improved access to skilling opportunities by providing a unified digital interface for:
- Course discovery
- Digital enrolment
- Assessment
- Certification
The integration with Central Ministries, State Governments and national digital systems has enabled secure access to various skill development programmes throughout the country.
The Government further stated that transparency and credibility in assessment and certification have been strengthened through digitally verifiable credentials and secure digital records.
With increasing participation from candidates and training providers, SIDH has supported large-scale delivery of skilling, certification and job-matching services in an efficient, transparent and accountable manner while strengthening monitoring and implementation of skill development programmes.
Skill India Mission Schemes Connected with SIDH
Under the Government of India’s Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres under various schemes.
These include:
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
PMKVY provides skill training and certification across multiple sectors to improve employability.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)
JSS focuses on vocational training for different sections of society.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
NAPS promotes apprenticeship opportunities by connecting industries and candidates.
Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS)
CTS is implemented through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country to provide technical and vocational education.
Official Statistics for Chatra Parliamentary Constituency, Jharkhand
The Government also shared constituency-level statistics for the Chatra Parliamentary Constituency of Jharkhand up to 31 December 2025.
PMKVY 4.0
A total of 1,590 candidates have been trained and certified.
PM Vishwakarma
A total of 1,327 candidates have been trained and certified.
Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
There are 32 ITIs in the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency.
These institutes have enrolled 16,180 trainees during the last five years.
Entrepreneurship-based Skill Development Programme (ESDP)
A total of 28 beneficiaries were trained during 2024–26 in Latehar district under the Entrepreneurship-based Skill Development Programme (ESDP) on Solar Entrepreneurship.
Apprenticeship Training
A total of 476 apprentices have successfully completed apprenticeship training in the Chatra Parliamentary Constituency up to 31 December 2025.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)
A total of 2,939 candidates have been trained and certified up to 31 December 2025 under Jan Shikshan Sansthan from Latehar district under the Chatra constituency.
Support for Gig and Platform Workers
The Government acknowledged the growing importance of gig and platform workers in India’s evolving labour market.
According to the official statement, while no separate or exclusive priority category has been created specifically for gig and platform workers, they are covered under existing Government skill development schemes in accordance with scheme guidelines.
SIDH and e-Shram Integration
Skill development initiatives available through the Skill India Digital Hub provide opportunities for gig and platform workers to access skilling and upskilling programmes.
These programmes include courses aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) to ensure standardised and industry-relevant training outcomes.
The Government further informed that SIDH has been integrated with the e-Shram portal, which serves as the national database of unorganised workers, including gig and platform workers.
This integration enables:
- Targeted outreach to eligible workers.
- Inclusion in Government skill development initiatives.
- Access to skilling opportunities.
- Maintenance of digital records of skills and certifications.
- Improved employability through recognised digital credentials.
Government’s Vision for SIDH
According to the Government, the Skill India Digital Hub has strengthened India’s skill development ecosystem by providing:
- A unified digital interface.
- Better access to skill development programmes.
- Transparent assessment and certification.
- Digitally verifiable credentials.
- Secure digital records.
- Improved monitoring and implementation of Government schemes.
- Efficient delivery of skilling, certification and job-matching services.
The increasing adoption of the platform by candidates, training providers, assessment agencies and employers reflects its growing role in supporting India’s workforce development.
Conclusion
The latest Government update highlights the continued expansion of the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) as a Digital Public Infrastructure for skill development in India. Since its launch in September 2023, the platform has brought together more than 1.5 crore candidates, 7,000+ training providers, 70+ assessment agencies, and 68,000 employers and industry partners on a single digital platform.
With integration across major national digital systems such as DigiLocker, e-Shram, the National Career Service (NCS), UIDAI and PFMS, SIDH continues to support digital enrolment, assessment, certification, apprenticeships and employment services while strengthening transparency and accountability in skill development programmes across the country.
Source: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India – Press Information Bureau (PIB) Release dated 2 February 2026 (Release ID: 2222120).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH)?
Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) is the Government of India’s digital platform that integrates training, assessment, certification and other skill development services into a single online system.
When was SIDH launched?
SIDH was launched in September 2023, with onboarding beginning from 13 September 2023.
How many candidates have joined SIDH?
According to the Government’s update shared on 2 February 2026, more than 1.5 crore candidates have been onboarded.
Which Government platforms are integrated with SIDH?
SIDH is integrated with DigiLocker, e-Shram, National Career Service (NCS), UIDAI and the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
Are gig and platform workers covered under SIDH?
Yes. According to the Government, gig and platform workers are covered under existing skill development schemes and can access skilling opportunities through the SIDH–e-Shram integration.
