Policy & Standards Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship National Workshop with States Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi 9 May 2015

Table of Contents Draft Policy Framework Multi Skill Institutes – Making Skilling aspirational Alignment of NSQF in States/UTs Industrial Training Institutes: Initiatives undertaken Industrial Training Institutes: A success story Apprenticeship training Cooperation solicited from the states Integrated LMIS (Labour Market Information System)

New Policy Framework on Skill Development Changing the negative perception associated with vocational education and focusing on mobilization of candidates on the same Focus on – Outcome, Expansion of outreach by innovative approaches and incentives, encourage private sector participation International equivalence and mobility of skilled manpower Quality Assurance and linkages with the NSQF Technology interventions in terms of LMIS and monitoring of outcomes Address special needs of difficult areas – (NE, Hill States, LWE affected areas) Policy Framework for Skill Development Aspiration CapacityQualitySynergy Mobilization and Engagement Global Partnerships Outreach and Advocacy ICT Enablement Development of Trainers Inclusivity “To create an ecosystem of empowerment by Skilling on a large Scale at speed with high standards so as to ensure sustainable livelihoods for all citizens and to place India in the comity of front ranking entrepreneurial and innovative nations” Vision

New Policy Framework on Skill Development Current Status Draft National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015 has been placed on MyGov portal for public consultation States/UTs also requested to send their inputs/suggestions on the draft policy Capacity Aspiration Industry to be encouraged and pay skill premium to skilled and semi skilled workers National Portal & National Campaign Promotion of use of certified skilled manpower by Government Mobilization and Engagement Quality Assurance Outreach and Advocacy Creation of a robust Labour Market Information System (LMIS) including Skill Development Management Systems (SDMS) under National Portal for Skilling Strengthening of Skill credit framework NSDC to take up capacity creation to cater to skilling needs of dropouts in rural and urban areas New ITIs promoted as Multi Skilling Institutes (MSIs) to be set up in PPP mode Industry to also earmark funds for skill development initiatives in their respective sector Pro-active industry participation in designing curricula and standards for skill development training- SSCs Making SSCs more representative Alignment of curricula to emerging demands NSQF Alignment by December 2018

New Policy Framework on Skill Development Women in Skilling Synergy Global Partnerships ICT Enablement Training of Trainers Inclusivity Convergence of all efforts in the skilling landscape through common norms Support for strengthening institutional structures at the State Level Use of technology to scale up training facilities and delivery of vocational training activities Stakeholders to be encouraged to develop Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) NSQF to be aligned to other international Qualification Frameworks to promote mobility. Institutional arrangements and mechanisms to be established for regular exchange of knowledge Govt. to encourage participation of Ex-servicemen in defense, retired people from industry etc A ‘trainer portal’ to be set up to act as the repository of all certified trainers and with options for interested to register Cater to the skilling needs of the disadvantaged and marginalised groups Special regional council to address the needs of difficult areas Horizontal SSC for differently abled Focus on viable work and decent income for women Earmarking intake capacity for women in training of trainers institute Promotion of women in non-traditional trades

Multi Skill Institutes – Making Skilling aspirational National Skills University Outreach Centres – Livelihood Colleges/ Kaushal Vardhan Kendras ▪ National level skill universities which accords degrees and certification aligned with NSQF: – Affiliate Skills Institutes – Design vocational curriculum integrated with academic streams to provide horizontal mobility – Design and conduct assessment procedures – Offer faculty training and up-gradation courses – Conduct curriculum and pedagogy research; Act as knowledge hub A ▪ Network of institutes – Linkages with industry for apprenticeship programmes, guest lectures, industry visits, placement etc. – Function as a demand aggregator – Conduct entrepreneurship development and soft skill courses B ▪ Low cost outreach centres linked to specific skills institutes through technology, covering as many districts, blocks and villages as possible – Two levels: KVKs and Livelihood Development Colleges – Offer modular courses (15 days – 6 months) covering L1-4 of NSQF – Employ appropriate facilities to increase reach (e.g., railway stations) – Engage students in remote areas through awareness drives and counselling services C Multi Skills Institutes / ITIs/ Vocational Training Institutes

Industrial Training Institutes - Initiatives undertaken Launch of NCVT MIS portal ( ) Upgradation of 400 ITIs through World Bank project Upgradation of 1396 ITIs through PPP mode Institute Management Committees (IMCs) under Chairmanship of Industry Partners constituted. Financial & Academic autonomy granted to IMCs. Training Of ITI Principals at IIM Ahemdabad & other reputed institutions. Policy changes Introduction of ‘Flexi MoU’ with industry to support high employment potential training programs New scheme to upgrade ‘one Govt ITI in each State’ as a model institution with industry engagement to showcase best practices Re-affiliation of ITIs every 5 year to monitor requisite up-gradation of facilities and maintain quality of institutions Training of trainers Seating capacity being enhanced by setting up new ATIs in PPP mode Effective usage of ‘distance learning’ for training of trainers Revision of NCVT courses Revision of NCVT courses in consultation with industry through mentor councils NCVT courses being made NSQF compliant One stop information source for all Institutes and courses under the purview of NCVT Launched for tracking of trainees and issue of e-certificates Trainee/ instructor profile, ITI count, Examination calendar, list of ATIs, NVTIs, and RVTIs, is readily available Total-11,972 (Govt-2284 & Pvt- 9688) Seating Capacity lakh per year Number of trades ITIs Upgradation Schemes

Industrial Training Institutes – Success stories NTPC has adopted 17 ITIs in the past (creating 1536 seats) and is planning to construct 9 new ones Punj Lloyd has set up ‘Craftsmen Training Institutes’ in Madhya Pradesh to train skilled and unskilled labourers in construction industry Samsung has signed up with the D/o Technical Education (DTE) and the M/o MSME to set up Samsung Technical Schools across Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Tool Rooms in India Maruti Suzuki has set up Automobile Skill Enhancement Centres (ASEC) in Govt. operated ITIs and plans to train 2,100 students through these ASECs annually Adoption of ITIs by industry stakeholders resulted in a higher placement rate upto 85% State Govt. shall encourage the industry stakeholders to adopt ITIs and catalyze the placements with the benefit of reducing the prevalent skill gap ‘Centres of Excellence (CoEs)’ for the ITIs being set up under Worldbank Project

Apprenticeship Training > Flexibility in choosing trade and number of apprentices > Enhanced compliance through online portal > Increased scope for non engineering trades > Linkage of stipend to semi skilled worker wages > Rationalization of training modules of designated trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961 > Launched to support MSMEs > 50% of prescribed stipend payable to 2 apprentices per unit during the first two years of apprenticeship training to be paid by Central Govt. > Amount of stipend directly transferable to bank account of apprentices > Total 5.31 lakhs apprenticeship seats located and 2.84 lakhs utilized across 559 trades > Two categories of apprenticeship training: * Trade apprentice (6 months-4 years): 3.95 lakhs located ; 2.20 lakhs utilized * Graduate Technician & Technician (Vocation) apprentice (1 year): 1.36 lakhs located ; 0.64 lakhs utilized > Provide incentives to MSME sector within States to employ apprentices > Promote use of AV aids/technology in apprentice training through financial provisions > Foster linkages with industry for on-the-job training Apprentices Act Reforms Suggested Initiatives Apprentices Protsahan Yojana Apprenticeship Training - Targets Achieved

Alignment of National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) in States -Quality assurance framework -Organises qualifications according to levels of competencies -Measures professional knowledge, professional skills, core skills and responsibilities. -Anchored in NSDA -Operationalized through the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) Notified by Cabinet on 27 th Dec ’13, NSQF has ten levels. 49 Qualifications under NCVT and SSCs aligned to NSQF Qualifications Register is the official national database of all qualifications aligned to NSQF levels. Rolled out in 2035 schools across 25 states under "Vocationalization of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education” (VS&HSE) Scheme of MHRD All institutions/bodies under State Govt. to align their training programmes to NSQF. Government funding would be on preferential basis for NSQF compliant training/ educational programmes/courses.

Alignment of National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) in States Definition - Process of recognizing competencies acquired through previous learning, often experiential, towards gaining a qualification Acknowledges the work experience and skills acquired through informal learning Certifies the work experience and skills through formal education/training Applicable mainly in unorganized sector, thereby addressing the skill gaps of the Indian workforce Consolidated RPL guidelines to be finalised by NSDA Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Initiative State engagement The States need to start the process of NSQF alignment of all qualifications recognised by the State Boards through this Register NSDA to take 2 States per month to educate and explain the concept and process of rolling out of NSQF in the States States need to complete NSQF alignment within 3 years of notification

12 Labour Market Information System Integrated Central Database Brings together quantitative and qualitative information about the labour market Generates key analysis and reports on labour market dynamics Contains socio-economic modules on demand, supply and market trends in workforce Helps in setting skilling targets by matching supply with demand National information system, where all Central, State and sectoral data will be aggregated

Cooperation solicited from States Quality & Uniformity Link skill programme databases on real time basis with the national LMIS and to depute a nodal person to facilitate the process States to have centralized LMIS/MIS for all Departments; States which have not yet developed their own system to use the national LMIS All State Govt. bodies to align their training programs to the NSQF with support from the NSDA Integrate adoption of Vocational Education into curriculum of State schools for NSQF levels 1 to 4 (Class 9 to Class 12) Amendment of state recruitment rules as well as those of the PSUs to define the eligibility criteria for all positions in terms of the NSQF levels Review Institute Management Committees of ITIs which may be inactive or functioning inefficiently

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