The Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (RDSDE), Himachal Pradesh is a regional office under the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. Formally established in December 2018, RDSDE Shimla began operations from Thakur Vatika, Khalini and Now the office is shifted to General Pool Office Accommodation, and functioning from  The Cleremont Building, Chaura Maidan Road, Shimla – 171004.
Our Mandate
RDSDE Himachal Pradesh serves as the nodal agency for implementing and monitoring key central government skill initiatives such as:
- Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
- Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)
- Apprenticeship Training Programs
- Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS)
- Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)
We aim to equip youth with job-ready skills and promote entrepreneurship across Himachal Pradesh.
Our Role
RDSDE works closely with key stakeholders, including:
- State Directorate of Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training, HP
- Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam (HPKVN)
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Shimla Unit
- Government ITIs, Polytechnics, and Technical Institutes
- Industry bodies & private partners
We support training providers across urban, rural, and tribal areas of the state, ensuring delivery of quality, industry-aligned skill development programs.
Sh. Valluru Babu
Regional Director
rdsde-hp-msde@gov.in
Shri Rajnish Kumar Jha
Joint Director
rdsde-hp-msde@gov.in
Sh. Kartar Singh
Deputy Director
negi.kartar@gov.in
Sh. Mohinder Lal
Assistant Director
mohinder[dot]lal[at]nic[dot]in
