New Delhi, India – December 10, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move set to redefine India’s skill development landscape, National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) and EON Reality, the world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, have entered into a strategic partnership to revolutionize how millions of Indians acquire critical 21st-century skills. By combining NSDC’s national mandate for workforce readiness with EON Reality’s advanced Spatial AI and Extended Reality (XR) technology, this alliance aspires to dramatically accelerate learning, improve knowledge retention, and elevate the global competitiveness of India’s workforce.

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

The first phase of this initiative will provide an initial allocation of academic licenses and internship licenses to top-performing institutions, training centers, and educators who apply and qualify. Rather than distributing licenses broadly, the program takes a novel “pull” approach—identifying the most committed innovators who demonstrate a clear vision for integrating XR into their curricula. This ensures that every license is activated by true champions of immersive learning, fostering a fertile environment for rapid skill adoption and measurable outcomes.

“We are at a pivotal moment in India’s skill development journey,” said Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO NSDC and MD NSDC International. “By embracing XR and Spatial AI, we are equipping educators, trainers, and ultimately learners with unparalleled tools. The impact goes beyond technology — this will reshape how skills are acquired, applied, and scaled to meet future workforce demands. Our partnership with EON Reality marks the beginning of a long-term, data-driven transformation that will bridge the skill gap, empowering India’s youth and working professionals, to lead in the global economy.”

NSDC’s involvement guarantees broad reach and alignment with India’s strategic skill priorities. From rural ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) to urban Skills Universities, this initiative is designed to cater to diverse learning environments. With tools like Text2XR and AI-assisted teaching, educators can seamlessly convert textbooks, manuals, and theory-heavy materials into interactive 3D simulations, scenario-based assessments, and context-rich training modules. As a result, students gain not just theoretical insights, but real-world competencies essential for success in rapidly evolving industries..

“This is not just another educational technology deployment — this is the start of a nationwide learning evolution,” said Dan Lejerskar, Chairman, EON Reality. “We’re focusing on educators and organizations that share our passion for transformation. By first supporting a select group of pioneers, we create a ripple effect that will ultimately enable one million learners to engage with AI-driven, immersive experiences that streamline content creation, quadruple learning speed, and supercharge retention.”

This initial rollout is just the beginning. Once the pilot group proves the transformative impact of XR-based learning — demonstrating higher engagement, improved test scores, reduced training times, and enhanced employability — the stage will be set to scale up dramatically. The goal is to enable one million learners across the nation to experience AI-driven, immersive skill development that is accessible, affordable, and adaptable to their unique contexts.

In the months ahead, the partnership will also offer:

• Structured Onboarding & Training: Tailored workshops and certification programs to help educators master XR content creation and deploy lessons at scale.
• Robust Analytics & Feedback Loops: Continuous performance tracking and outcome measurement to refine and enhance the learning experience.
• Dynamic Community Building: Fostering a Community Creator Network to share best practices, localize content, and organically grow an ecosystem of XR champions.

This transformative initiative signals a bold new era for India’s skill development landscape—one defined by innovation, inclusivity, and a relentless focus on measurable impact. With EON Reality and NSDC united in purpose, India stands ready to leap ahead, equipping its citizens with future-ready skills and catapulting itself to the forefront of global skill leadership.

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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.