About Us

In this direction, to address the challenges of disseminating desired skillsets to growing youth of the region and to meet the noble aspirations of our founder, Late Dr. Thonse Madhava Anantha Pai, ‘Manipal Skill Development Centre’(MSDC) has been instituted by Dr. T M A Pai Foundation in the Polytechnic campus. It is a tiny effort of Dr. T M A Pai Foundation in contributing to ambitious Skill India Mission of Govt. of India.

Apart from offering National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) approved, National Council of Vocational Education & Training (NCVET) regulated, National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) aligned, various training/certification courses at different levels in different, identified Sector Skill Councils (SSC); several schemes and initiatives under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will also be implemented to enable Indian youth to take up industry relevant skill trainings that will help them in securing a better livelihood. Also, it is planned to organise/promote short term training programs to local school children (both drop-outs & regular) as well as to rural/unemployed community of the region, in an attempt to make them self-employed / promising entrepreneurs in the near future.

Our Objectives

  • Empower youth with market-relevant skills
  • Provide skill training, opportunities, and platforms for talent development
  • Focus on building workplace competencies beyond academic qualifications
  • Promote lifelong learning and continuous upskilling
  • Equip learners to adapt to emerging technologies and market trends
  • Nurture both technical and soft skills for sustainable development

About MSDC

Established by the Dr. T. M. A. Pai Foundation within the Polytechnic campus, the Manipal Skill Development Centre (MSDC) is a dedicated initiative to empower the youth of the region and support the vision of our founder, Late Dr. T. M. A. Pai. MSDC is committed to contributing to the national agenda of creating a skilled and employable workforce under the Skill India Mis

Key Initiatives at MSDC

  • NSDC-approved, NCVET-regulated, and NSQF-aligned certification programs delivered through recognized Sector Skill Councils
    (SSC), ensuring national credibility and industry relevance.
  • Implementation of flagship government initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) under the Ministry of
    Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), to provide industry-ready training opportunities.
  • Specialized short-term programs designed for school students (regular and dropouts), unemployed youth, and rural communities,
    aimed at fostering self-employment and entrepreneurial ventures.

At MSDC, we aim to create a future-ready workforce by equipping learners with the right blend of knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in today’s competitive environment.

Our Vision

To empower India’s youth with market-ready skills, ensuring
their employability, entrepreneurship, and economic
contribution, and to help India capitalize on its
demographic advantage by addressing the skill gap at
scale.

Our Mission

  • Identify and focus on industry-relevant skill areas, offering skill training and certification under the
  • National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), Levels 5 to 10.
  • Provide training of trainers, and conduct research on skill gaps across the country.
    Facilitate strong industry collaboration, ensuring meaningful apprenticeship programs and job placements for trainees.
  • Elevate TMA Pai Polytechnic and other institutions under the Foundation to international standards in skilling and technical education.
  • Transform TMA Pai Polytechnic into a degree-awarding institution, with a long-term vision of establishing a full-fledged Skill University

Our Founder

Padmashree Dr. T.M.A. Pai

A Doctor who had a care for the economic illness of the land. A
visionary who could visualise schools, colleges, hospitals and bank
on a barren land. A leader who could motivate a generation to
believe in him. A man who had courage to dream and the conviction
to realize his dreams. Dr. T.M.A. Pai was all this and more.

Dr. T.M.A. Pai Foundation, a Konkani Linguistic Minority Trust, was
established in 1981 to perpetuate the memory of (Padmashree) Dr.
T.M.A. Pai, physician, educationist, banker, philanthropist, an
outstanding Konkani, one of the greatest visionaries and the
Founder of the internationally famous Manipal Educational
Institutions. The Trust was established with an objective to support
and promote the advancement of educational activities and
promote the Konkani Language and the culture of Konkani speaking
people.

Administration

From Vision to Victory

The Head of Administration team is led by distinguished professionals with vast expertise across industry, academia, and public service. Sri T.
Ashok Pai, renowned industrialist and educationist, serves as President of the Dr. T. M. A. Pai Foundation. His son, Sri Tonse Sachin Pai,
Managing Director of Best Sellers Apparels Pvt. Ltd. and Managing Trustee of the Foundation, carries forward the legacy of institution
building. Brig (Dr.) Pabla, an IIT Bombay scholar and former Army officer, has served as Vice Chancellor of multiple universities and is currently
Chairman of AICTE’s All India Board for Vocational Education. Dr. Anjaiah, a seasoned academic and researcher in advanced manufacturing
technologies, now serves as Registrar of MSDC, bringing over three decades of teaching, research, and administrative experience. Together,
they provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the institution

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