Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) was originally established as a
Society on 8th January 2013 and has now transitioned into a Section 8
Company under the Companies Act, 2013, with effect from 21st August 2026.
TSSC is jointly established by the
Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), Indian Cellular and
Electronics Association (ICEA), and
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and operates
under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
to ensure the availability of a skilled workforce for the telecom sector.
TSSC works in close collaboration with
government bodies, industry, academia, training institutions and other
stakeholders to develop skills that are relevant to the needs of the
industry. Over the years, TSSC has expanded its focus beyond traditional telecom
to cover emerging and allied technology areas such as
5G, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Internet of Things,
Cloud Computing, Drones, Network Management, Passive Infrastructure,
Telecom & Electronics Manufacturing, Retail and Telecom Services.