Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative (FICSI)

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About 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).
“Creating a robust and vibrant eco-system for quality education and skill development in the Food Processing Sector in the country”.

Development of Job Roles

We constantly develop new Job Roles and upgrade existing QP to match the demand of Food Processing Industry in skilled manpower.

Building Strong Network of Training Providers

PAN India Training Providers
Setting standards and ensuring quality of Training Centres
Specifying Equipment and Lab Details as per the need of the industry
Plan and execute Training of Trainers

Assessment and Certification

We evaluate mastery of the knowledge, skills, or competencies required for certification as per the guidelines laid down by NSDC.

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Total Trained

48749

Total Certified

Total Training Centre

Educational Institutions

FICSI Newsletter First Edition

Lead Article on Apprenticeship
FICSI Activities from Jan-Mar 2019 (Collaborations, Meetings, Exhibitions, ToT/ToA, Assessments and Certifications)
News From Training Partners
Industry Updates

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Our Objectives

“Creating a robust and vibrant eco-system for quality education and skill development in the Food Processing Sector in the country”.

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AFFILIATED TRAINING PARTNERS

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EMPANELLED ASSESSMENT AGENCIES

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Qualification Packs Across 9 Sub-sectors

Latest News & Events

Stay connected and keep up to date with our latest news. Learn more about the industry, explore the most happening events, scholarships, training programs, global partnerships, awards and much more.

Governing Council Meeting

23 January 2019

The Meeting of Board of Governing Council was held on 23rd January 2019. The Governing Council members were apprised about the new initiatives and collaborations.

ToA / ToT in February

4th-8th Feb and 12th - 21st Feb 2019

FICSI organized Training of Assessors (ToA) program from 4th -8th February 2019 at Skills Root, Nagpur & Training of Trainers(ToT) program from 12th -21st February at NIFTEM, Haryana.

MoU With Baba Farid Group of Institutions

20 February 2019

Food Processing SSC signed Memorandum of Understanding with Baba Farid Group of Institutions on 20th February 2019 for a collaborative effort towards skilling in Food Processing.

Exhibition at NIFTEM Food Fest

21-22 February 2019

FICSI participated in 2-day Food Fest organized by National Institute of Food technology Entrepreneurship and Management on 21st and 22nd February 2019.

NAPS Innauguration Ceremony

27 February 2019

MHRD has inaugurated Shreyash Portal on 27th Feb 2019 to create a platform for student industry collaboration. FICSI curriculum in Dairy Processing was released in the inaugural ceremony.

MoU with RNTU

27 February 2019

Food Processing SSC signed Memorandum of Understanding with Rabindranath Tagore University on 27th February 2019. Mr. Sunil K Marwah and Mr. Nitin Vats exchanged the MoU at FICSI Head Office.

MoU with IGNOU

27 February 2019

Two key stakeholders in skilling in Food Processing, FICSIand Indra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) signed Memorandum of Understanding on 27th February 2019.

Visit to Bosch Vocational Training Centre

10th April 2019

CEO, FICSI visited Bosch Vocational training Centre. It has been adjudged as the Best Vocational Centre by President of India

AISECT Annual National Conference

25th April 2019

Mr. Sunil Marwah addressed the gathering at the Annual National Conference and Award Ceremony of AISECT.

ToT/ToA in April - May

30 March to 8th April 2019

FICSI organized ToT program in Tamil Nadu from 30 March to 8th April and ToA program in New Delhi from 27th April-30th April 2019. A total of 7 Trainers and 23 Assessors got trained.

Here is what our students say about us.

I have completed my training in Craft Baker and got placed in Taj Sats. I was fortunate to be part of Kraftivity-The Art to Create where my skills and my abilities were upgraded to match industry demand.

Ms. Vandana

The day I came to know about Craft Baker training being offer by FICSI, I enrolled in it knowing that this is my chance to build a career. I have completed my course and now I am doing industrial training in Taj Sats.

Ms. Yashika Arora

I did my PMKVY training in Pickle Making Technician for 1 month. The course gave me confidence and now I am employed with a steady income and able to run my household.

Mrs. K. Devi

I was confused about the career path I should take. My friend suggested me PMKVY training for Bakery Job Role. Now I have developed confidence in my capabilities that I can not only work in bakery but in future start something of my own and give employment to 4-5 more people.

Mr. Vikas

I have successfully completed my training in job role: Craft Baker. I feel very proud to be a part of such a flagship program. My Training Partner Aerosoft Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Ranchi provided me with a job and today I am skilled and living a stable life.

Ms. Preeti Rani