1. Presentation by “Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative” National Workshop on Skill Development 10 – 11 th February, 2016 Presented By – Ms Mallika Verma CEO Ceo.ficsi@ficci.com 011-23487221 Logo of Skill India

2. Background and Purpose of FICSI Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative (FICSI) is a Not-for-Profit Organization, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Council has been promoted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) with financial support by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Became functional in end 2014. Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative (FICSI) is an effort to support development of manpower in the Food Processing Sector at all levels to achieve growth and enhanced productivity at an individual, organizational and sectoral level. It is our attempt to understand manpower development requirements within the sector through regular interactions with employers, employees, intermediaries and other stakeholders and develop necessary and appropriate capabilities, products and services that support development of a solution providing ecosystem to the sector are being developed. FICSI is working with the government, industry, employers’ associations, training providers, consultants, assessing bodies and other national and international bodies to ensure that we make the Food Processing Sector a leading choice for employment and career.

3. Governing Body Structure FICSI GOVERNING COUNCIL: FICSI Governing Board is chaired by Mr. Siraj Azmat Chaudhry, Chairman, Cargill India Pvt. Ltd. Other esteemed industry representatives are from organizations such as Hindustan Unilever, ITC Ltd., Mondelez India, Marico, Nestle, Coca Cola, Hind Agro, Amalgam Foods Nominees from MOFPI, FSSAI, ICAR, Rabo Equity Advisors(NSDC Nominee), CIFTI and FICCI There are separate committees for NOS_QP Development, Finance, HR, Marketing. Forming sub- committees for all sub-sectors of members from Medium and small scale for enhanced outreach

4. Milestones Achieved Industry representation in Governing Board- Cargill India Ltd, Hind Agro, HUL, Coca Cola, Nestle. FICSI has signed MOUs with AIFPA, ASFT(Association of Food Scientists and Technologists), Naveen Agro, etc, MOU also with UK Food and Drink Sector Skill Council 40 Training partners and 124 Training centers in 22 states across India. Some Major training partners are ASSOCOM India, REEP Trust, MITCON, Yashswi Skills Academy, Mahadev Education, Sahaj e-village, Bridge Point Skills and Network Pvt. Ltd., Jeyram Educational Trust, Ascent Academy of Training & Development Private Limited, SUNAINA SAMRIDDHI FOUNDATION, Shri Technologies, Punjab Agricultural University, NIFTEM, IICPT 55 Job Roles in 8 subectors – Prominent ones- Crafts Baker, baking Technician, Grain Mill operator, Ice Cream processing technician, Pickle making technician Squash and Juice Processing Technician, Jam, Jelly and Ketchup Processing Technician, Chief Miller, Pulse Processing Technician, Dairy Products Processor Our Assessment agencies: Aspiring Minds, IQAG, Mettl, Skills Mantra, Stamp (ILFS) Participation in PMKVY Target given 30,000 Enrolled 18,743 Trained 13,583 Certified 3,608

5. How to Partner? Receiving the Expression of Interest from VTP and NGOs- Standard affiliation process is followed which involves due diligence of documents submitted followed by physical verification of center, trainers and OJT (mandatory). Forms can be downloaded from : http://www.ficsi-india.com/tp-affiliation-form

6. Nodal Officer of SSC Details of the Nodal Officer who could be contacted for further information/partnership Mr Subhojit Mukherjee Manager (Partnerships and Affiliations) 1 st floor, Federation House, 1, Tansen Marg, New Delhi 110001 011-23487334; 070426 32277 Subhojit.Mukherjee@ficci.com

7. Thank You