About us

About Us

Food Industry Council for
Skills and Innovation

Food Industry Council for Skills and Innovation (FICSI) offers skilling programs leading to certification, placement , capacity building and entrepreneurship focusing on the Food Processing Industry.

FICSI has created a vibrant ecosystem that includes standards, model curriculum and learning resources, a network of affiliated training centres and Vocational Colleges, supported by industry experts master trainers and assessors for providing industry relevant skills. The National Council for Vocational Education & Training (a regulatory body under the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) has recognised FICSI as an awarding body.

FICSI is a not-for-profit industry led organization promoted by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Federation Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). It is registered as a section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Governing Body of FICSI includes some of the top industry leaders representing India’s major food processing companies.

FICSI is working with both government and non -government agencies to skill existing workforce or skill those wanting to join the industry as employees or entrepreneurs. We have more than 62 different qualifications which are designed as per the standards of National Qualification Framework and approved by NCVET, based on which skilling programs are designed With over 210 accredited training centres and 269 affiliated B.Voc colleges FICSI has its footprint in most States of India.

FICSI is supporting various skilling initiatives of Central & State Governments as well as top Corporates and NGO’s. It has been assigned projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). It is also the facilitating body for the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) of the Union Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

Our Vision

“FICSI’s Food Processing Skills Training is not limited to creating entrepreneurs and talent for the industry but also for addressing macro issues like unlocking the true value of Indian agricultural output, sustainability, women empowerment, health, nutrition and food security.”

Our Mission

To participate in the growth of the Food Processing industry by providing talent that can enhance its competitiveness and make India on global food hub. ..

Skill India Mission

Skill India is an initiative of the Government of India which has been launched to empower the youth of the country with skill sets which make them more employable and more productive in their work environment.

Our Ecosystem

FICSI has created a vibrant ecosystem that includes standards, model curriculum and learning resources, a network of affiliated training centres and Vocational Colleges, supported by industry experts, master trainers, and assessors for providing industry relevant skills. The National Council for Vocational Education & Training (a regulatory body under the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) has recognised FICSI as an awarding body.

Our Governance

FICSI is a not-for-profit, industry-led organization promoted by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). It is registered as a Society under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Governing Body of FICSI includes some of the top industry leaders representing India’s major food processing companies.

What We Do

FICSI is working with both government and non-government agencies to skill the existing workforce and to prepare those aspiring to join the industry as employees or entrepreneurs. We have 42 plus different qualifications designed as per the standards of the National Qualification Framework and approved by NCVET, based on which skilling programs are designed.

Our Reach

270+ affiliated B.Voc colleges and 210+ accredited training centres, with presence across most States of India.

296+ accredited active training centres, with presence across most States of India.
The FICSI Learning Management System (LMS) is a robust e-learning platform offering 35+ specialized courses, with a cumulative enrollment of 13,500+ learners to date.
Over 85,000+ candidates have been certified through FICSI FSMS Trainings.

Our Partnerships & Initiatives

FICSI is supporting various skilling initiatives of Central & State Governments as well as top Corporates and NGOs. It has been assigned projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and is also the facilitating body for the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) of the Union Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.