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NSDC International and edtech PhysicWallah launch ‘BIG initiative’ for education

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

NSDC International and edtech PhysicWallah launch ‘BIG initiative’ for education

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) International has launched the Bharat Innovation Global Private Limited (BIG) initiative in collaboration with edtech startup PhysicsWallah. The aim of the program is to develop India into a global education hub by bridging the gap between education and employability through flexible, technology-driven learning pathways. The initiative will provide skill training to students in grades 11 and 12, as well as ITI and Polytechnic learners, university students, working professionals, and government sector employees. The partnership with NSDCI aims to make the educational landscape more inclusive by integrating AI-driven career guidance, gamification, adaptive learning tools, and secure Learning Management System platforms.

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