NSDL conducts training and certification programmes for Participants to increase the availability of trained personnel for depository operations. In October 2010, such programmes were conducted in Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Pondicherry, Tanjore and Vijayawada. In all, 1,410 persons attended the training programmes conducted at these locations.