About Us

Dr. T.M.A. Pai Foundation was established in 1981 to perpetuate the memory of Padma Shri Dr. Tonse Madhava Ananth Pai, Physician, Educationist, Banker, Philanthropist, Visionary and the Founder of internationally renowned Manipal Educational Institutions. The trust was instituted with an objective to support and promote the advancement of educational and skill development activities for the underprivileged people of Konkan region. The foundation has established many schools, polytechnic and degree colleges providing quality education for over 5000 students. 

Manipal Skill Development Center (MSDC), a unit of Dr TMA Pai Foundation, an approved Training Provider under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Government of India has been established to bridge the large gap in the demand and supply of skilled manpower in the country, a tiny effort contributing towards realizing ambitious Skill India Mission, Government of India.

Our Objectives

  • To contribute significantly to the target of skilling up the youth of India, especially in Karnataka, by establishing skill training institute equipped with the state-of-the-art machines and with well trained faculty.
  •  To involve industries through industry sponsored centers of excellence in different skill areas and organizing internships and apprenticeships as a part of the curriculum.

About MSDC

MSDC has established 18 state-of-the-art skill schools at Dr TMA Pai Polytechnic Campus, Manipal, to address the challenges of disseminating desired skillsets to youth of the region and to gain suitable employment.  

Key Initiatives at MSDC

  • Short/long term skill certificate/diploma programs for unemployed youth, school/college dropouts and students desirous of taking up skill training along with their regular degree programs.
  • Internship/industrial training and professional certification programs of different duration for diploma, engineering and degree college students to provide hands on training to make them industry ready.
  • Up-skilling and re-skilling opportunities to the industry workforce and faculty development programs for academia to bridge the skill gaps.
  • Summer camps/experiential learning programs for high school children to learn skills of their choice. 
  • Entrepreneurship development programs for helping individuals in establishing their own business through training and handholding.

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 create a world-class skill development center at Manipal to meet the growing industrial requirements of the country and to address the challenge of imparting the skills required to leverage the demographic dividend.

Our Mission

  • Identify industry relevant skill areas and offer skills training and certification at NSQF levels 5 to 10 including training of trainers and research in skill gaps in the country.
  • Arrange significant industry involvement in its programs and ensure apprenticeships and placements at appropriate levels.
  • Bring up the T.M.A Pai Polytechnic and other institutes run by the Foundation to international standards.
  • Convert Dr T.M.A Pai Polytechnic into a degree college and subsequently into a 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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