Jaipur, April 18 -- Rajasthan has outlined an ambitious five-year roadmap to transform its skilling ecosystem, with a focus on industry-aligned training, institutional expansion, and future-ready workforce development. The plan emerged from a high-level 'State-NSDC Sector Skill Council Dialogue' held in Jaipur, jointly organised by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the state government. Chairing the workshop, additional chief secretary (Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship) Sandeep Verma said the state will now prioritise time-bound, on-ground implementation of skilling strategies to build a workforce aligned with both industry demand and global opportunities. NSDC CEO Arun Kumar Pillai, who led a delegation of 28 Sector Skill Council heads, said Rajasthan aims to impact 1 million lives over the next five years and position itself as a key hub for skilled talent. The roadmap focuses on aligning skilling priorities with industry demand and strengthening institutional capacity across the state. A major highlight is the proposed establishment of a world-class skill institution in Jaipur, along with a Skill India International Centre (SIIC). In addition, 10-15 sector-specific Centres of Excellence (CoEs) are planned to deliver advanced, industry-driven training. A WorldSkills-level advanced training institute - on the lines of centres in Bhubaneswar and Bhopal-will act as a nodal platform for mentoring and monitoring Rajasthan's skilling ecosystem. The state government has already earmarked Rs.450 crore for this project. The strategy emphasises sector-specific interventions in high-potential areas such as tourism, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy. It also includes Rajasthan-specific skill gap assessments to guide district-level workforce planning and cluster-based development. Emerging sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles (EVs) have been identified as priority areas for workforce development. The plan also proposes targeted skilling support for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to strengthen rural livelihoods. A key component of the roadmap is integrating future skills into the education system through the NSDC Academy's Future Skills programme across schools, colleges, and ITIs. The initiative also aligns with efforts to transform ITIs under the PM-SETU framework, aiming to modernise training infrastructure and improve employability outcomes. With coordinated participation from Sector Skill Councils and institutional stakeholders, the roadmap aims to skill nearly 1 million youth by 2030....