Government set up 29 skill councils
Updated: Dec 10, 2015 06:29:29pm
New Delhi Dec 10 (KNN) The Government has constituted and operationalised 29 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) which are industry led bodies intended to align the skilling efforts as per the industry's requirement. The SSCs prescribe the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs) based on which the training is imparted.
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.
The Minister said Handicrafts Sector Skill Council (HSSC) has been mandated to promote skilling in the handicraft segment. The key objective of the HSSC is to create a robust and vibrant eco-system for skill development in the handicraft and carpet sectors including for craft persons and workers, across the country.
The Council has to identify all the job roles in the sector, finalize standards for them, developed affiliation criteria for training partners along with assessment and certification of the trainees. Further, there is no plan to operationalise Sector Skill Councils at district level, said the Minister. (KNN Bureau)
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.
The Minister said Handicrafts Sector Skill Council (HSSC) has been mandated to promote skilling in the handicraft segment. The key objective of the HSSC is to create a robust and vibrant eco-system for skill development in the handicraft and carpet sectors including for craft persons and workers, across the country.
The Council has to identify all the job roles in the sector, finalize standards for them, developed affiliation criteria for training partners along with assessment and certification of the trainees. Further, there is no plan to operationalise Sector Skill Councils at district level, said the Minister. (KNN Bureau)
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