The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has entered into a strategic partnership with Autodesk, a global leader in design and make technology. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to upskill trainers and educators at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country.
The initiative focuses on integrating advanced digital design tools and AI-powered learning into vocational training, helping align India’s workforce with the evolving needs of industries such as architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and construction.
The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE; Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta, Deputy Director General, DGT; along with Andrew Anagnost, President and CEO, Autodesk; Steve Blum, Executive Vice President and COO, Autodesk; Haresh Khoobchandani, VP, APAC & Japan; and Kamolika Gupta Peres, VP, India & SAARC, Autodesk.
According to Autodesk’s State of Design and Make Report 2025, 52% of Indian organizations consider AI-related skills their top hiring priority. Over the next three years, this collaboration will bridge the gap between training and technology by combining Autodesk’s global design expertise with DGT’s national reach in vocational education.
As part of the agreement, Autodesk will provide its professional-grade software to educators and students in over 14,500 ITIs and 33 NSTIs, enabling large-scale adoption of digital design and manufacturing technologies.
“Autodesk is proud to support India’s vision of developing a future-ready skilled workforce. Through this partnership with DGT, we aim to empower educators and students with advanced digital tools that prepare them for the opportunities of tomorrow,” said Andrew Anagnost, President and CEO, Autodesk.
Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE, added, “Integrating Autodesk’s technology into our training framework will enhance the capabilities of our educators and bring global industry practices to India’s skill ecosystem.”
The collaboration will include joint curriculum development, faculty training, and hands-on learning programs, advancing India’s Skill India Mission. Autodesk will continue offering free access to its technologies, comprehensive curricula, and globally recognized certification programs to students and educators.
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With a global network of over 1,600 Autodesk Learning Partners, the initiative ensures that Indian trainers and students can access world-class learning resources, helping shape a digitally skilled, AI-ready workforce equipped for the industries of the future.
