Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

The Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (RDSDE), Himachal Pradesh, is a key regional office under the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. Established formally in December 2018, RDSDE Shimla began its operations from Thakur Vatika, Khalini in May 2019, and has recently been shifted to a new location at the General Pool Office Accommodation, The Cleremont Building, Chaura Maidan Road, Shimla – 171004, for better accessibility and coordination.

Our Mandate

RDSDE Himachal Pradesh functions as the nodal office for implementation, monitoring, and coordination of various skill development and entrepreneurship-related schemes and initiatives of the Government of India, especially under the purview of DGT. These schemes include:

• 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)

Our goal is to empower youth through vocational training, create a skilled workforce aligned with industry needs, and promote entrepreneurship among diverse population segments in the state.

Our Role in Himachal Pradesh

RDSDE Shimla works in close coordination with multiple 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 Institutions
• Industry bodies, private sector partners, and NGOs

We also facilitate policy implementation at the grassroots level by guiding and supporting Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Training Providers, and Skill Centres in both urban and remote tribal regions of Himachal Pradesh.

Infrastructure & Outreach

The newly established office at The Cleremont Building is better equipped to provide improved administrative coordination, training monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. This location enhances our capacity to support initiatives such as:

• Setting up and accrediting Training Centres
• Mobilizing and skilling candidates in priority job roles
• Conducting ToT (Training of Trainers) and ToA (Training of Assessors)
• Collaborating on industry-relevant training programs

Our Commitment

RDSDE Himachal Pradesh is committed to building a future-ready skilled workforce by driving innovation in skill training, expanding outreach to underserved regions, and promoting inclusive growth through livelihood opportunities. We believe in fostering a dynamic skilling ecosystem that supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and the national vision of Skill India.