In a groundbreaking initiative, the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with EON Reality to revolutionize India's skill development. Through this strategic collaboration, the two organizations aim to empower one million learners across the country by integrating AI-driven immersive education using Spatial AI and Extended Reality (XR) technologies, transforming the way critical 21st-century skills are taught and learned.
A landmark initiative, aiming to empower one million learners nationwide.
New Delhi, December 2024: In a groundbreaking move set to redefine India's skill development landscape, National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) have entered into a strategic partnership with EON Reality—an international leader in AI-driven immersive education— to revolutionise how millions of Indians acquire critical 21st-century skills. By combining NSDC's national mandate for workforce readiness with EON Reality's Spatial AI and Extended Reality (XR) technology, this alliance aspires to dramatically accelerate learning, improve knowledge retention, and elevate the global competitiveness of India's workforce.
The first phase of this initiative will provide an initial allocation of academic licenses and internship licenses to top-performing institutions, training centers, and educators who apply and qualify. Rather than distributing licenses broadly, the program takes a novel "pull" approach—identifying the most committed innovators who demonstrate a clear vision for integrating XR into their curricula. This ensures that every license is activated by true champions of immersive learning, fostering a fertile environment for rapid skill adoption and measurable outcomes.
"We are at a pivotal moment in India's skill development journey," said Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO NSDC and MD NSDC International, "By embracing XR and Spatial AI, we are equipping educators, trainers, and ultimately learners with unparalleled tools. The impact goes beyond technology — this will reshape how skills are acquired, applied, and scaled to meet future workforce demands. Our partnership with EON Reality marks the beginning of a long-term, data-driven transformation that will bridge the skill gap, empowering India's youth and working professionals, to lead in the global economy."
NSDC's involvement guarantees broad reach and alignment with India's strategic skill priorities. From rural ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) to urban Skills Universities, this initiative is designed to cater to diverse learning environments. With tools like Text2XR and AI-assisted teaching, educators can seamlessly convert textbooks, manuals, and theory-heavy materials into interactive 3D simulations, scenario-based assessments, and context-rich training modules. As a result, students gain not just theoretical insights, but real-world competencies essential for success in rapidly evolving industries.
"This partnership is not just another educational technology deployment—this is the start of a nationwide learning evolution," said Dan Lejerskar, Chairman, EON Reality. "We're focusing on educators and organisations that share our passion for transformation. By first supporting a select group of pioneers, we create a ripple effect that will ultimately enable one million learners to engage with AI-driven, immersive experiences that streamline content creation, quadruple learning speed, and supercharge retention."
This initial rollout is just the beginning. Once the pilot group proves the transformative impact of XR-based learning—demonstrating higher engagement, improved test scores, reduced training times, and enhanced employability—the stage will be set to scale up dramatically. Our goal is to enable one million learners across the nation to experience AI-driven, immersive skill development that is accessible, affordable, and adaptable to their unique contexts.
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