**Policy Summary: MoU for Skill Development in the Construction Sector**
On March 27, 2026, the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UltraTech Cement Limited to enhance skill development and capacity building within India’s construction sector. The agreement was signed at NCB, Ballabgarh, by Dr. L. P. Singh (Director General, NCB) and Er. Rahul Goel (Head – Technical Services, UltraTech Cement Limited).
**Key Objectives and Scope**
The collaboration aims to establish structured training and certification programmes nationwide over the next 3–5 years. The initiative is designed to benefit a wide range of industry stakeholders, including:
* Civil engineers and ready-mix concrete (RMC) professionals.
* Contractors, construction workers, and masons.
**Training Focus Areas**
The curriculum will prioritize technical excellence and sustainability, covering:
* Material quality testing and concrete mix proportioning.
* Construction durability and sustainable building practices.
* Practical learning through workshops, site demonstrations, technical seminars, and exposure visits to manufacturing plants and RMC facilities.
**Strategic Alignment**
The partnership is aligned with the Government of India’s flagship initiatives, specifically the **Skill India Mission**. It seeks to develop a high-quality workforce to support the country’s expanding infrastructure and housing requirements.
**Administrative Details**
* **Release ID:** 2246022
* **Location:** NCB, Ballabgarh / PIB Delhi
* **Contact/Authors:** Abhishek Dayal, Shabbir Azad, Ishita Biswas
* **Language Availability:** Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati
Key Entities Referenced
National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB): The primary organization under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry that initiated the collaboration for skill development in the construction sector.
UltraTech Cement Limited: The private sector cement manufacturer that signed the MoU to partner in structured training and certification programs.
Skill India Mission: A flagship national program with which this capacity-building initiative is aligned to develop a skilled workforce for infrastructure.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: The administrative ministry under which the National Council for Cement and Building Materials operates.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
National Council for Cement and Building
Materials signs MoU to strengthen skill
development and capacity building in
construction sector
Posted On: 27 MAR 2026 3:51PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant step towards strengthening skill development and capacity building in India’s construction
sector, the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with a leading cement manufacturer.
The MoU was signed by Director General, NCB, Dr L. P. Singh and Head – Technical Services, UltraTech
Cement Limited, Er. Rahul Goel today at NCB, Ballabgarh.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General, NCB, Dr L. P. Singh stated that the collaboration is expected
to contribute to capacity building in the construction sector. He expressed confidence that a large number
of professionals and workers would be trained over the next 3–5 years under this initiative.
The partnership will focus on structured training and certification programmes across the country, aimed
at capacity building of civil engineers, ready-mix concrete (RMC) professionals, contractors, construction
workers, and masons. The training will cover key areas such as material quality testing, concrete mix
proportioning, durability, and sustainable construction practices.
The initiative will also include workshops, site demonstrations, technical seminars, and exposure visits to
plants and RMC facilities to enhance practical understanding and technical skills.
Aligned with flagship programmes of the Government of India, including the Skill India Mission, the
collaboration is expected to support the development of a skilled workforce capable of meeting the
requirements of the country’s growing infrastructure and housing sectors.
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Abhishek Dayal/ Shabbir Azad/ Ishita Biswas
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