- Sustainability
- 2026.06.25
Nippon Paint India Supports Community and Talent Growth Through Public-Private Skills Development
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Overview
Nippon Paint India is working in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) to support skill recognition and talent development in the Painting & Decorating sector. By recognizing the value of deeply experienced tradespeople and supporting young talent, the company is contributing to the development of a stronger, future-ready workforce.
What is TNSDC?
TNSDC is the Nodal Agency for skill development related activities in the State and aims to converge the activities of various stakeholders, including industries, industrial associations, training partners, sector skill councils and assessment agencies, as well as various State and Central Government bodies. TNSDC also strives to ensure placement-oriented quality skill training by empaneling private and Government training partners.
Recognizing Skills Built Through Years of Experience
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program, launched in collaboration with TNSDC, is designed to formally recognize the value of tradespeople who have developed high levels of skill over many years, regardless of whether they hold formal certifications.
Through this program, Sri Lankan Refugee Tamil painters across 23 districts of Tamil Nadu are being formally certified for the skills and experience they have already built within the construction ecosystem. Rather than teaching basic skills, the program acknowledges the years of unrecognized craftsmanship these professionals already bring to their work and helps make the value of their experience visible. In doing so, it directly strengthens livelihoods while also fostering a more inclusive workforce.
Supporting the Next Generation of Painting & Decorating Talent
In parallel, Nippon Paint India is also supporting young talent in Painting & Decorating in collaboration with TNSDC. District and State Level skill competitions were successfully conducted, followed by a focused one-week intensive training program at the company’s Training Center, providing hands-on, industry-relevant exposure.
As a result, five promising candidates were selected and mentored to represent Tamil Nadu at the National-Level Painting & Decorating Skill Competition. These efforts help young people build confidence through skills and support them in shaping their future careers.
Recognition at TN Skills 2025
This journey was also formally recognized at the TN Skills 2025 Felicitation Ceremony held at Valluvar Kottam, Chennai. The event was attended by the Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and senior government officials, where Mr. Mark Titus, President – Decorative Business, Nippon Paint India, received the Letter of Engagement (LoE). This marked an important milestone in advancing skill development in the state.
Nippon Paint India remains committed to working together with government and industry partners to recognize experienced tradespeople and support the development of young talent.