The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Bajaj Finserv Ltd. have launched their first skill development initiative, Project Odiserv, at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha. The initiative aims to impart knowledge and skills to first-generation graduates through Bajaj Finserv’s Certificate Programme for Banking Finance & Insurance (CPBFI) program, a 100-hour comprehensive training program.
Under the partnership with NSDC & Bajaj Finserv will introduce the CPBFI program in 22 states across India, covering over 400 colleges. The initiative aims to build the capabilities of 20,000 candidates through the CPBFI program. The program is developed with industry experts, training partners, educational institutions, and psychological health institutes.
The partnership will be elevated on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) to ensure students are not only academically equipped but also excel in the financial sector. The program will also collaborate with banks, financial stakeholders, financial institutions, and insurance companies to foster new growth opportunities and provide access to internships, on-the-job training, and a first-hand glimpse into best industry practices. Shri Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman & Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv, highlighted the importance of skilling and employment of youth for India’s goal of becoming the world’s third-largest economy and highlighted the CPBFI program’s social impact.
