Mr. Tiwari’s career demonstrates his dedication to skill development and his relentless pursuit of a more inclusive and capable workforce. His early experience in building the Delhi Metro infused in him the importance of careful planning, effective implementation, and stakeholder management. In addition, his diverse stint as Director with the Ministry of Railways and various state metro agencies gave him valuable insights into urban and transport development. Similarly, as the Global CEO of Sterlite Power, MD of SunEdison, and Director at Welspun, he demonstrated his ability to drive business transformation and innovation at scale. Through his vision, NSDC has not only extended the reach of skill development programmes across the country but also introduced futuristic learning solutions to ensure that India’s workforce is equipped with the competencies required to thrive in the digital economy.
Mr. Tiwari is known for his collaborative leadership and strong belief in the power of partnerships. His focus on empowering individuals and organisations through skill development tailored to industry needs has led to the creation of a thriving ecosystem of over 40,000 training centres. This initiative has positively impacted millions, driving growth in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy, and electric mobility.
Under Mr. Tiwari’s leadership, NSDC International has prioritised strengthening global skilling partnerships, working with countries such as Australia, Germany, Japan, the UAE, and Switzerland. These collaborations have opened up new employment opportunities for Indian youth, with over 88,000 jobs secured across 22 countries in fields like healthcare, construction, and facility management.
TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Mr Tiwari’s leadership also emphasises the integration of technology into skill development. The NSDC, under his leadership, has adopted cutting-edge digital tools like AI and machine learning to enhance the scalability and accessibility of training programmes. The Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) serves as a key platform in this transformation. It has reached over 1.3 crore candidates to access learning materials in multiple languages. Following the vision of Mr. Tiwari, the platform offers over 7,100 courses in 23 Indian languages and ensures that learners have access to the latest skills required in the digital age.
Moreover, his organisation has worked tirelessly to bridge the digital gap to ensure that rural communities are not left behind in this revolution. The incorporation of AI based career guidance has contributed significantly to enabling people to make sound choices regarding their career trajectories, further boosting employability opportunities.
Through NSDC Trust, the organisation has established a strong, secure, and multilingual platform for credentialing to promote transparency and authenticity in skill certification. This method has democratised access to skill development and has developed a hassle-free process for job seekers and employers.
WIDENING THE DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY
One of the standout achievements of Mr. Tiwari’s career has been his steadfast commitment to empowering women through skill development. A shining example of this is the Kochi Metro-Kudumbashree partnership, which enabled thousands of women in Kerala to take up facility management roles in metro operations. This initiative is a part of the world’s largest women’s self-help mission, which has trained over 18.3 million women and provided them with sustainable employment opportunities. His emphasis on inclusion has helped women along with marginalised groups to thrive in the competitive labour market of today by promoting a culture of inclusion.
Mr. Tiwari is a master at forging high-impact public-private partnerships. His association with government agencies, corporate leaders, and global training providers has enabled 12.9 million candidates from socio economically disadvantaged backgrounds to gain access to quality training. His commitment to inclusivity also includes over 250,000 individuals with disabilities to ensure that skills development programmes are accessible to all.
CSR IN SKILLING INITIATIVES
Mr. Tiwari has been a vocal advocate for leveraging corporate engagement in skill development. Under his guidance, NSDC has secured INR 2,676 million in CSR partnerships, which has directly benefitted 192,111 candidates. These initiatives, spanning digital inclusion, green job training, and community-based entrepreneurship programmes, highlight his vision of an industry-aligned, socially responsible skilling framework.
SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES
NSDC’s success is evident from the millions of individuals it has trained and placed in jobs. In the last year alone, NSDC has trained over 5 million individuals, with many securing employment in high-growth industries. Mr. Tiwari’s commitment to scaling these efforts has resulted in the establishment of over 50 Future Skill Centres and 10 NSDC International Academies. These centres seek to strengthen employability and workforce readiness by providing cutting-edge training in emerging sectors like electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Mr. Tiwari is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship, empowering individuals to start their own businesses and drive sustainable job creation. His long-term vision for NSDC focuses on continuous growth and innovation, aiming to scale training programmes in emerging industries and sustainable sectors. Committed to sustainability, his initiatives prioritise green technologies and sustainable employment to support India’s economic growth.
SHINING IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Mr. Tiwari’s remarkable leadership and impact on the skills training sector have earned the NSDC numerous awards. Notably, in 2024, the organisation was named one of the “Best Brands” by ET NOW at their seventh annual awards ceremony. In addition, Mr. Tiwari received Informatica’s Innovator Champion Award. NSDC was also certified as a “Great Place to Work” in 2025-2026. These awards demonstrate Mr. Tiwari’s commitment to staying true to the objective of empowering India through skills.
