Innovative measures such as virtual classrooms, mobile vans, simulation based training, etc., have been implemented to reach the people locate in areas difficult to reach. 23 Central Ministries are involved in this task of skill development. To recognize this learning, workers are tested and given certificates of trained manpower. There are general programs, group-specific and region specific, for enhancing the employability of the youth. The National Skill Development Agency has been mandated to monitor the progress of skilling in the country and operationalize the National Skill Qualification Framework. To incentive the students and help the disadvantaged, the government has started Standard Training & Assessment Reward (STAR) Scheme, wherein the successful trainee is provided an incentive. Besides this, students are provided scholarship and other facilities, particularly in the remote areas. Further, through sector skill councils an attempt is made to link training with the industry requirement.
Sajeesh KP
Program Officer
Functional Vocational Training Research Society
bangalore
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