New Delhi, India – December 10, 2024 – In a landmark move to revolutionize skill development across the nation, the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) and EON Reality, the global leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) knowledge transfer, have signed a groundbreaking contract to bring immersive Spatial AI and Extended Reality (XR) learning experiences to one million learners. This milestone represents the first phase of a broader, multi-stage plan that, when fully implemented, will stand as India’s largest single AI & XR deployment to date—catalyzing significant progress toward bridging the country’s formidable skill gap.

Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and Dan Lejerskar, Chairman of EON Reality

The agreement marks a critical juncture for India’s workforce development. By leveraging NSDC’s national mandate and deep industry ties alongside EON Reality’s cutting-edge XR and AI capabilities, the collaboration aims to deliver next-generation educational tools that enhance speed-to-competency, heighten knowledge retention, and equip learners with the skills demanded by an ever-evolving global economy.

“We are at a transformative moment in India’s skill journey,” said Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO NSDC and MD NSDC International. “Bringing immersive XR and Spatial AI tools to one million learners is not just a numeric milestone—it’s a strategic leap toward realizing our nation’s potential. By starting at this scale, we set the stage for an even larger deployment that will empower both educators and trainees. This phased approach aligns perfectly with India’s long-term human capital development goals and will help us shape a more productive, future-ready workforce.”

Focused Rollout to Innovators and Early Adopters
Rather than distributing XR licenses uniformly, the initiative will adopt a strategic “pull” approach—identifying top-performing institutions, training centers, and educators who show a clear vision and strong commitment to immersive learning. This ensures that every license is activated by true innovators, maximizing the transformative impact of XR-based pedagogy and paving the way for even broader adoption in future phases.

“This is more than just technology enablement; it’s the beginning of an education and training evolution,” said Dan Lejerskar, Chairman, EON Reality. “We’re empowering one million learners to benefit from AI-driven XR experiences that streamline content creation, accelerate learning, and boost retention. This initial wave sets a benchmark for what’s possible when visionary stakeholders align on a common goal—laying a strong foundation for massive, scalable impact as we proceed to subsequent stages.”

A Phase-Driven Approach for Sustainable Scale
The one million learner milestone, while significant on its own, represents just the first phase of a larger vision. Over time, the NSDC-EON Reality partnership aspires to reach far beyond these initial learners, ultimately addressing a vast segment of the nation’s workforce. Once the pilot group demonstrates improved learning outcomes—ranging from higher test scores to faster skill acquisition and enhanced employability—the foundation will be set to scale to even greater heights.

Key Elements of the Partnership Include:

  • Structured Onboarding & Training: Tailored workshops and certification programs to empower educators in creating and deploying XR-based lessons at scale.
  • Robust Analytics & Feedback Loops: Continuous performance tracking and data-driven refinements, ensuring optimal skill transfer and better learning experiences.
  • Dynamic Community Building: Establishing a Community Creator Network to share best practices, localize content, and cultivate a vibrant ecosystem of XR champions.

With EON Reality and NSDC united in purpose and action, India is poised to redefine its skill development paradigm. The initial one million learners represent a bold starting point—an unprecedented deployment that sets the stage for exponential growth, deeper community engagement, and a future where immersive learning is not an exception, but the national standard.

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About National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC)
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is the principal architect of the skill ecosystem in the country. It is a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) enterprise working under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. NSDC was established to catalyse the skilling ecosystem for private sector participation and be the strategic implementation and knowledge partner to Skill India Mission to build efficient vocational training initiatives, empowering India’s youth. NSDC provides support to enterprises, start-ups, companies, and organizations that are creating an impact by offering a world of opportunities in futuristic skills to the potential workforce. The organization develops appropriate models to enhance, support, and coordinate private sector initiatives in skilling by offering funding support to eligible entities, concessional loans to the candidates along with other innovative financial products and building strategic partnerships. For more information, please visit www.nsdcindia.org. 

About EON Reality
EON Reality, a world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer, is dedicated to making knowledge available, transferable, and accessible globally. Our innovative AR/VR products with AI Autonomous Agent-driven Text to XR Conversion are transforming education and industry the way we teach, learn, and perform, making us a pivotal player in the future of learning and technology. For more information, please visit www.eonreality.com.