The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was established in 2008 as a not-for-profit company under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

The primary objective of the NSDC is to promote skill development in India by providing financial and technical support to skill development initiatives.

The National Skill Certification and Assessment (NSDA) is not a key initiative of the NSDC. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) responsible for skill certification and assessment in India.

The NSDC has set a target to skill 400 million people by 2022 through its various initiatives and partnerships.

The Skill India Mission covers various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, services, and construction, but it does not include the retail sector.

The NSDC has launched the National Skill Development Portal, which provides information on skill development courses and programs, training providers, and career opportunities.

The PMKVY offers short-term training, long-term training, and apprenticeship training, but it does not offer on-the-job training.

The NSDC has launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) to promote apprenticeship training in India.

Apprenticeship training under the NAPS provides stipend, skill development, and placement assistance, but it does not provide health insurance.

The National Skill Assessment and Certification Board (NSACB) is responsible for conducting skill assessments under the NSDC.

The NSACB conducts theory assessment, practical assessment, and portfolio assessment, but it does not conduct oral assessment.

The NSACB issues the National Skill Certificate (NSC) to successful candidates in skill assessments.

Obtaining an NSC provides increased employability, higher wages, and better career opportunities, but it does not provide tax benefits.

The NSDC has launched the Skill India Mission for Women to promote skill development among women in India.

The Skill India Mission for Women includes training and skill development, placement assistance, and entrepreneurship development, but it does not provide financial assistance.