The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in collaboration with Nashik Zilla Parishad and the Quality Council of India (QCI), has launched Sampanna Ghar Abhiyan, a transformative rural housing initiative aimed at skilling over 1.5 lakh families in Nashik to construct their own homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin.
This community-driven initiative unites 18 professional associations, technical bodies, and grassroots institutions to blend access to affordable housing with skill empowerment. NSDC will oversee training standardisation and mobilisation of certified trainers, while on-ground delivery will be led by Shri Ramkrishna Arogya Sansthan. The project is spearheaded by Nashik Zilla Parishad CEO Mrs Ashima Mittal.
Key stakeholders include CREDAI Nashik Metro, Nashik Citizen Forum, and local architects who are ensuring functional, user-friendly rural home designs. Industry partners are offering building materials at factory prices, solar solutions via the Maharashtra Solar Manufacturers Association, and sanitation systems through the Indian Plumbing Association. In Guwahati, real estate leaders and vocational institutions have shown interest in replicating the model, viewing it as a scalable solution for rural housing and employment. The initiative is seen as a business case for merging skill-building with infrastructure development in Northeast India.
