{"id":20669,"date":"2025-01-18T12:38:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T12:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/nsdc-international-acquires-10-stake-in-startup-stairs-to-empower-startups-in-drone-ev-ai-and-robotics-sectors\/"},"modified":"2025-01-18T12:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T12:38:08","slug":"nsdc-international-acquires-10-stake-in-startup-stairs-to-empower-startups-in-drone-ev-ai-and-robotics-sectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/?p=20669","title":{"rendered":"NSDC International acquires 10% Stake in Startup Stairs to Empower Startups in Drone, EV, AI, and Robotics\u00a0Sectors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>3 Minute, 31 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<p style=\"text-align:left\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>New Delhi, 18th January 2025:\u00a0<\/strong>NSDC International Ltd. (NSDC International), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), is proud to announce its acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Startup Stairs Pvt. Ltd., an initiative of AVPL International promoters. This strategic investment underscores NSDC International&#8217;s commitment to<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:4pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">fostering<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">innovation<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">and<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">entrepreneurship,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">particularly<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">among<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">rural<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">startups<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">in emerging sectors such as drones, electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:6.3pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Shri Ved Mani Tiwari,<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>CEO<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>of<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>NSDC<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>and<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>MD<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>of<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>NSDC<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>International<\/strong>,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.4pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">stated,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.4pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">&#8220;<\/span><i><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">This<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.4pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">investment in Startup Stairs signifies our dedication to empowering rural entrepreneurship and driving innovation across India. By nurturing around 1 lakh rural entrepreneurs, we aim to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem where creativity and skills converge to create sustainable solutions. This partnership is not merely about financial support; it is about building a self-reliant India where every entrepreneur has access to the resources and guidance needed to thrive.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:6.3pt;text-indent:4.3pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u201c<\/span><i><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">At<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Startup<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Stairs,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">a<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">DPIIT-recognized<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">incubator,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">we<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">are<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">committed<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">to<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">fostering<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">innovation<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">in futuristic<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">sectors<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">such<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">as<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">drones,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">EVs,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">AI,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">robotics,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">and<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">AR\/VR.<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">With<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">the<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">recent<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">launch<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">of<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">our dedicated portal, Drone Planet, we aim to support drone startups by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and marketing access. We are also planning to introduce similar platforms<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.5pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">for<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">other<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">sectors<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">as<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">part<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">of<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">our<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">vision<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.85pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">to<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">transform<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">this<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">initiative<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">into<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">a<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Unicorn<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">in<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">the\u00a0coming years.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.25pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">said<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.25pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Mr.<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.25pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Deep<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Sihag<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Sisai,<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Founder<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>and<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Director<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>of<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Startup<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Stairs<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>and<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.15pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>AVPL <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>International.<\/strong><\/span><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:6.4pt 0.05pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-align:left\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Startup<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.85pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>Stairs<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">aims<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">to<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">drive<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">AVPL<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">International&#8217;s<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">success<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">by<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">incubating<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">drone<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">entrepreneurs and providing them with expertise, resources, and funding in exchange for equity. The proprietary platform, <strong>Drone Planet<\/strong>, will facilitate startup hackathons every 3-6 months, allowing participants access to expert mentorship and robust networks. While NSDC International<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.85pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">will<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">extend<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">its<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">expertise<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">in<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">skilling<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">and<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">marketing<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">to<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">support<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">youth<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.8pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">entrepreneurs, Startup Stairs will focus on providing seed-stage acceleration and expert guidance across <\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">market<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">strategies,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">legal<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">frameworks,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">finance,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">and<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">product<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">development.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:6.35pt 0.05pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-align:left\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">This partnership aligns with the government\u2019s vision of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in India. By addressing the growing demand for reskilling and upskilling in a digital-first business environment, NSDC International and Startup Stairs aim to empower\u00a0youth, foster innovation, and contribute to India\u2019s economic growth. The initiative is expected to create<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">around<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">1<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">lakh<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">rural<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">entrepreneurs<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">across<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">the<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">country<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.6pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">to<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.6pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">address<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.6pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">the<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.6pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">growing<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.6pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">demand for a skilled workforce.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:6.35pt 0.05pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-align:left\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>About<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.6pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>NSDC<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.6pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>and<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.55pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>NSDC<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.6pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>International<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:10.6pt 0.05pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-align:left\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Giving<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">boost to Indian Government Skill India Mission, NSDC, a nodal skill development agency, working under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development &amp; Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, is a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) that aims to catalyze the creation of a large and quality vocational training ecosystem in India. Since inception, NSDC<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">has trained over three crore people in different sectors through its collaboration with training partners pan India. NSDC has established 37 Sector Skill Councils<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">(SSCs)<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">and<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">implements<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">the Government\u2019s \ufb02agship skill development schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), among others. NSDC also<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">funds enterprises, companies and organizations that provide skill training. The<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:4pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">organization enables private-sector capacity building in skill development by offering concessional loans, other innovative financial products, and strategic partnerships.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0.55pt;text-align:left\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">NSDC International is a 100% subsidiary company of NSDC that is enabling the Skill India International objectives to make India a global source for quality talent, provide global job opportunities for resident Indians, provide global career mobility for overseas Indians, and create an internationally benchmarked quality skills ecosystem.<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">NSDC<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">International<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">aims<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.3pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">to position India as the preferred hub for supply of skilled workforce across the globe. NSDC International plays a pivotal role in creating enabling systems and steering national and international partnerships for overseas employment through specific programs, mapped to global<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">job<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">requirements<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">and<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">benchmarked<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.75pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">to<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.75pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">international<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.75pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">standards.<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.75pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">In<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.75pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">addition,<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.75pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">it<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.75pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">also<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.75pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">aims to leverage NSDC\u2019s existing knowledge base and experiential learning<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">to<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">provide<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.1pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">technical services for skill development.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0.55pt;text-align:left\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>About<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.6pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>Startup<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.55pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>Stairs<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.55pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>Pvt.<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.55pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.2pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><u>Ltd.<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:10.6pt 0.15pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-align:left\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif\"><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Startup Stairs Pvt. Ltd. is a DPIIT-recognized Incubator and an initiative of<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">AVPL<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing:-0.05pt\" lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-us\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">International. With a focus on promoting startups in the fields of drones, EVs, AI, and robotics, the company aims to drive innovation and empower entrepreneurs through mentorship and resources.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/p>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a react-data=\"be-react-1\" post-id=\"20669\" class=\"be-face-icons un-reacted\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/booster-extension\/\/assets\/icon\/happy.svg\" alt=\"Happy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                    <div class=\"twp-reaction-title\">\n                        Happy                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"twp-count-percent\">\n                                                    <span style=\"display: none;\" class=\"twp-react-count\">0<\/span>\n  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(NSDC International), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), is proud to announce its acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Startup Stairs Pvt. Ltd., an initiative of AVPL International promoters. 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