Updated On: 05 January, 2024 05:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
National Skill Development Corporation responds to residents’ forum, which had complained against facility accused of encroaching upon a library-cum-study centre for underprivileged kids

The Houston Testing and Skill Upgradation Academy in Shivaji Nagar, Govandi
In a new development in the case of a skill development centre in Govandi, residents have revealed that the facility is not registered with or affiliated to any government entity, as claimed by them. In response to multiple complaints, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has clarified that the skill development centre, accused of encroaching upon a library designated for underprivileged children, is neither registered with them nor a partner organisation. The library and the centre within it are located on the civic-run Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj recreation ground, Shivaji Nagar.
In its reply to the Govandi Citizens Welfare Forum dated January 4, the NSDC stated, “We have no records in our database for the said Academy. Kindly note that neither the said Academy is registered under NSDC as its training provider under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) scheme nor as its training partner under market lead program and nor [is it] accredited under accreditation and affiliation process.”