As you are aware the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, has recently launched “Navachar Mantra”, a national initiative aimed at identifying, mentoring, supporting, and showcasing grassroots innovators and emerging entrepreneurs from across the country.
The initiative was formally launched on 03 June 2026 at IIT Delhi by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, in the presence of leaders from government, academia, industry, startup ecosystems, and innovation institutions.
Implemented by NIESBUD in partnership with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, Navachar Mantra seeks to create pathways for transforming innovative ideas into sustainable enterprises through structured mentorship, expert guidance, ecosystem linkages, investor connect, capacity building, and national visibility. The initiative places special emphasis on innovators and entrepreneurs from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, rural and semi-urban areas, aspirational districts, and underserved regions of the country.
Key Benefits for Selected Participants
Eligibility : Applicants should be:
There is no application fee for participation.
Considering the extensive outreach and engagement of your Sector Skill Council with industry stakeholders, training partners, employers, entrepreneurs, startups, and sector-specific ecosystems across the country, we request your support in disseminating information about the initiative through your networks and communication channels.
The Brochure, Flyer and Banner are enclosed.
The Advocacy Tool Kit for the initiative may be accessed at - Click Here
As the nation celebrates the inauguration of the New Parliament, we take a moment to appreciate the skilled craftsmen of Narsi Group, who created the symbol of the World’s largest democracy.
The realisation of this visionary project was made possible through the collective efforts of over 2000 skilled workers who were trained and certified under the ‘Skill India’ initiative.
The New Parliament and the ITPO Headquarters, whose finalisation sets the stage for India's G20 Presidency to take place, carry with it the legacy of countless hours of toil and passion of the skilled woodworkers. Their expertise in woodworking, design, and attention to detail shone through every aspect of the prestigious projects.
FFSC is glad to be associated with Narsi Group to support their continuous endeavour to elevate the creativity, innovation & skills of their workers.
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The global furniture supplier sector and interior design industry will meet live at Koelnmesse to find out about the latest trends and discuss the future of the industry. From 9-12 May 2023.
We would like to share the experiences of our members who had visited the exhibition.
EGGER: Presented its new products, decors and surface innovations from the furniture and interior design segment under the motto "together we grow" at interzum in Cologne.. At the 600 m2 stand, the wood-based materials manufacturer welcomed numerous international visitors.
Livspace: Gopal Dwivedi, Assistant Vice President – Livspace. He gave his valuable insights from the Interzum and how Indian Laminate Manufactures made a huge impact in comparison to size and beauty of the stalls.
Companies such as Greenlam, Marino, Heritage introduced their advanced and new designs.
On, October 11, 2022, marked a very important day
for Plantag Coatings India Private Limited as they
celebrate the grand opening of their Paint Shops at the furniture manufacturing
facilities of two of the major Furniture Exporters in Jodhpur, Rajasthan,
M/s. Sun Art Exporters & M/s. Contemporary Furniture
Pvt Ltd. It was inaugurated by Mr. Hanno Baumann (CEO, Plantag
Group).
With this facility they shall provide complete
support for the different Lacquer systems at the site; be it in NC, Acrylics,
PU, & Water based lacquers. Our Technical Support shall visit the
companies where we have installed the Paint Shops regularly and develop new finishes
in different kinds of lacquers that are predominantly used in furniture and its
related products.
They believe that with this initiative would be
able to provide the best possible finishing solutions in the Indian Furniture
& Handicraft market at the site. There is also a pipeline to introduce such
a facility shortly in Jaipur, Noida, & Mumbai regions.
Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) is a Not-for-Profit organization, registered under societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.