Cyber Skill Centre

Context: Union Minister inaugurated a Cyber Skill Centre in Kandivali, Mumbai to promote cybersecurity training among youth under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).

About Cyber Skill Centre:

• What It Is? An advanced cybersecurity training centre aimed at equipping India’s youth with industry-relevant digital skills and practical cyber defense knowledge.

• An advanced cybersecurity training centre aimed at equipping India’s youth with industry-relevant digital skills and practical cyber defense knowledge.

• Nodal Ministry: Launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and Kyndryl Foundation.

• Aim: To bridge the cybersecurity skills gap, create job-ready professionals, and support India’s digital economy and security ecosystem.

• Key Features

• Annual Training Capacity: Around 1,000 candidates, with a special focus on women. PMKVY Integration: Operates under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, ensuring alignment with national skilling goals. Hands-on Learning: Offers live cyberattack simulations, advanced cyber ranges, and industry-focused curricula. Urban Focus: Targets densely populated urban clusters like North Mumbai for scalable impact. Career Pathways: Facilitates employment and innovation opportunities in the cyber domain.

• Annual Training Capacity: Around 1,000 candidates, with a special focus on women.

• PMKVY Integration: Operates under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, ensuring alignment with national skilling goals.

• Hands-on Learning: Offers live cyberattack simulations, advanced cyber ranges, and industry-focused curricula.

• Urban Focus: Targets densely populated urban clusters like North Mumbai for scalable impact.

• Career Pathways: Facilitates employment and innovation opportunities in the cyber domain.

Relevance in UPSC Syllabus:

• GS Paper 2 – Governance:

• Government initiatives for skill development (PMKVY, Digital India). Public-private partnerships in governance and capacity building.

• Government initiatives for skill development (PMKVY, Digital India).

• Public-private partnerships in governance and capacity building.

• GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology:

• Cybersecurity as a national security issue and employment sector. Promotion of digital infrastructure and innovation in India.

• Cybersecurity as a national security issue and employment sector.

• Promotion of digital infrastructure and innovation in India.