Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council

Name

Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council

Legal name

Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council

Website

https://cgssc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Skill Development

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Qualifications Framework Authorities (NQF/Skills Framework) (EDADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Qualifications & Credit Framework Authorities (EDADAEAD), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Vocational skill training
• Workforce certification programs
• Manufacturing qualification standards
• Apprenticeship facilitation services
• Industry-aligned competency assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CGSSC develops National Occupational Standards (NOS) based Qualification Packs (QPs) aligned with NSQF and NCrF for the Indian capital goods and strategic manufacturing sector, spanning trades such as CNC operations, welding, fitting, fabrication, and drafting. It also provides industry-led quality skilling, assessment and certification, Train-the-Trainer and Training of Assessors programs, apprenticeships under NAPS, Recognition of Prior Learning, micro-credentials, and placement facilitation through the Aajeevika portal.

Product overview

Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council (CGSSC) operates as an autonomous industry-led body providing a comprehensive skill development ecosystem for India's manufacturing sector. The core offering centers on National Occupational Standards-based Qualification Packs (QPs) that define competency requirements for specific job roles, aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). These qualification packs span diverse manufacturing trades including CNC operations, welding (MMAW, MIG/MAG/GMAW), fitting, drafting, and fabrication. CGSSC's portfolio includes foundational programs like Industry-Led Quality Skilling, Assessment & Certification, supported by 300+ accredited training partners and 3,500+ certified assessors. Advanced offerings include 13 Centers of Excellence for specialized domains (e.g., welding), 25 Future Skills qualifications covering Industry 4.0 technologies, and apprenticeship programs through NAPS. Additional services encompass Train the Trainer (TOT) and Training of Assessors (TOA) programs, Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) for experienced workers, World Skills-aligned qualifications, and micro-credentials. The Aajeevika placement portal connects certified workforce with employers, while Labor Market Information System (LMIS) and Skill Gap Studies provide strategic workforce planning data. With 60 total qualifications developed, 8.5 lakh+ certified workers, and partnerships with 1,000+ industry entities, CGSSC functions as India's primary skills infrastructure body for the capital goods and strategic manufacturing sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Qualification Packs (QP) National Occupational Standards based qualifications that define skills, knowledge, and competencies required for specific job roles in the capital goods and manufacturing sector, aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
• Industry-Led Quality Skilling, Assessment & Certification End-to-end skill development services including training delivery, competency assessment, and certification of workforce across manufacturing domain trades including CNC operations, welding, fitting, and drafting.
• Centre of Excellence Established centers of excellence in various manufacturing domains for advanced skill training and youth skilling initiatives.
• Train the Trainer (TOT) & Training of Assessors (TOA) Programs to train master trainers and assessors who then deliver competency-based training and assessment using standardized qualification packs.
• Future Skills Qualifications 25 futuristic job role qualifications covering Industry 4.0 technologies including robotics, automation, and digital manufacturing skills.
• National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) Government-supported apprenticeship program that connects manufacturing industries with job seekers for on-the-job training and employment-linked skill development.
• Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment and certification program for existing workers and artisans to validate and certify their existing skills against national occupational standards.
• World Skills Qualification International skills competition framework aligned qualifications for benchmarking workforce skills against global standards.
• Micro Credentials Short-term, focused skill certifications for specific tasks or competencies within manufacturing operations.
• Placement Portal (Aajeevika) Online job portal connecting trained and certified workforce with manufacturing industry employers for placement-linked skill development.
• Standalone NOS Individual National Occupational Standards that can be used independently for specific skill certifications without full qualification pack requirements.
• Skill Gap Studies & Labor Market Information System (LMIS) Research and data analytics services providing industry workforce demand forecasting and skill gap analysis for strategic planning in the capital goods sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.5 Lakh+ trained and certified workforce in capital goods sector
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jindal Stainless SteelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry Validation Workshop collaboration for creating formal skill workforce in downstream market of stainless steel cutlery and utensils. Jindal Stainless Steel provided expertise and support for validating industry standards for Stainless Steel Utensils Operator qualification.
• Braithwaite & Co Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMou signed for establishing Centre of Excellence in Welding in Kolkata for youth skilling initiatives across India. Shri Yatish Kumar, Chairman and MD, BCL and Ms. Shalini Singh, CEO, CGSSC signed the MOU.
• ITAMMA AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for conducting cluster specific skilling initiatives in textile manufacturing. Ms Shalini Singh, CEO, CGSSC was invited as speaker at conference on 'Skilling, Lean and Textile Technology'.
• K2 Cranes Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for addressing critical need of industries for skilled crane operators and safety operations. Joint programs for ITI and polytechnic students under CSR initiative.
• Fronius InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for Training of Assessors (TOA) program for welding assessors at Pimpri Industrial Area, Bhosari, Pune, Maharashtra. Supported by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry Of Heavy Industries, and NCVET.
• IMTMA Training (Indian Machine Tools Manufacturing Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrain the Trainer program conducted for CNC related job roles at Bangalore facility with industry support.
• Eduvantage Private LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for organizing NAPS Awareness Workshop for Manufacturing Industries. More than 45 Manufacturing Industries across India participated.
• Yashasvi Skill Academy (Yashaswi Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPS Apprenticeship Interactive Programme for Manufacturing Industries. More than 40 industries across India participated.
• Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPanel discussion participation on 'Stainless Steel Utensils and Kitchenware Sectors' growth, challenges, and skilled workforce at India Stainless Steel Expo organized under Ministry of Steel.
• CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapacity Building Training for Nodal Officers of CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative. CGSSC officials led training on drafting new qualifications for Capital Goods and Strategic Sector. Participation from 37 CSIR constituent laboratories pan India.
• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry overseeing skill development initiatives. CGSSC operates as an autonomous body under the sector skill council framework supported by MSDE.
• National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body for vocational education and training. CGSSC qualifications are aligned with NSQF and operate under NCVET framework.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor capital goods company and industry partner supporting CGSSC initiatives.
• ThermaxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital goods and energy company featured as industry partner.
• BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor public sector undertaking in capital goods, featured as industry partner.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal technology company and industry partner for skill development.
• FestominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomation and industrial technology company as industry partner.
• IIT DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier technical institution partnership for academic-industry interface.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CGSC_India
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3oV4dyfKIbYSVyJ5sHA2Cg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/CGSC.India
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cgsscindia
• Instagraminstagram.com/cgsc.india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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