(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) SIR Integrated Skill Initiative

(JANUARY-2026)

CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative has trained more than 1.90 lakh individuals through 5200+ skill-based trainings.

It is a flagship national programme implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
It is aimed at bridging the gap between scientific research and industry requirements, and employable skills.
Objective: To seamlessly integrate skill development with science and technology by leveraging CSIR’s vast research infrastructure, widespread network domains.
It provides inclusive accessibility, catering to a diverse spectrum of beneficiaries ranging from
Students, young researchers, technical staff, and working professionals to school dropouts, ITI diploma holders, farmers, and rural communities
It emphasizes to align skill training with real-world industrial, societal, and entrepreneurial demands.

It provides structured short-term and long-term skill development modules comprising training, internships, certification courses, and hands-on laboratory exposure.
It equips participants with comprehensive skill development in advanced and rapidly evolving technologies interconnected with industry requirements.