Credai Joins NSDC For Workforce Skilling In Construction Industry
Signs MoU with NSDC and the Quality Council of India to establish a collaborative framework for skill training, capacity building, and worker certification
(From left) Gaurav Gupta, Secretary, Manoj Gaur, Outgoing-Chairman, Boman Irani, Chairman, Shekhar G Patel, President, G Ram Reddy, President Elect, Credai, during change of guard ceremony
Hyderabad: Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (Credai), a real estate body, on Friday announced a partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Quality Council of India (QCI) to establish a collaborative framework for skill training, capacity building, and worker certification in the construction and real estate sector.
As per the MoU, the industry-aligned training programme will validate existing skills and maintain quality assurance through certification and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Workforce integration will also be driven by promoting job placements and modern construction practices including green building techniques.
Delivering his inaugural address, Shekhar G Patel, President, Credai, laid out a five-point agenda. He emphasised on, “large-scale skilling of workers, fostering data-driven decision-making through a dedicated analytics centre in collaboration with Central and state governments, leading impactful reforestation efforts starting with the Western Ghats, redefining affordable housing with practical policy alignment, and improving ease of doing business by streamlining approvals and reducing costs.”
On the collaboration, he said, “Empowering the workforce with industry-relevant skills is paramount to enhancing productivity, improving quality and maintaining global standards. Through our collaboration with NSDC and QCI, we aim to create a robust ecosystem for talent development, ensuring that India’s real estate sector remains competitive and future-ready.”
The MoU was signed at Credai’s change of guard ceremony which witnessed Shekhar G Patel taking over the role of president for the term 2025-27.
During the event, Credai launched a comprehensive industry report in collaboration with Colliers, titled ‘Sustainability in Real Estate: Towards a Greener Skyline’ that provides insights into the future of green real estate in India. According to the report, 66 per cent of India’s Grade A office stock is now green certified with cities like Hyderabad leading at 75 per cent penetration.
