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On March 18, 2026, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) from India and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) met in New Delhi to discuss cooperation in the Vocational Education, Training, and Skilling (VETS) sector. The meeting focused on enhancing regulatory frameworks, ensuring quality assurance, and global
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India and Finland's government representatives convened to discuss expanding collaboration in skill development and vocational education. The bilateral meeting, featuring Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary of India and Minister Mr. Matias Marttinen of Finland, focused on creating workforce mobility frameworks and enhancing vocational training to address labor market needs
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Economic Forum to launch an India Skills Accelerator. This initiative aims to enhance India's Technical and Vocational Education and Training ecosystem through innovative solutions and partnerships to fill skill gaps
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The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has officially recognized Dr. Reddy’s Foundation (DRF) as an Awarding Body (Standard). This allows DRF to award, assess, and certify learners undertaking training at its affiliated campuses and centers. A notable initiative under this arrangement is the approval of the
NSQC
The 44th meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) was held in New Delhi, chaired by Ms. Debashree Mukherjee. The meeting involved key stakeholders discussing the alignment of 210 skill qualifications with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) across various sectors. The NSQC aims to enhance vocational education and
MSDE
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) held a workshop in New Delhi with state officials to discuss the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation. The scheme aims to upgrade 1000 government ITIs into a hub-and-spoke model, enhancing vocational education and industry collaboration. Key discussions included the importance of identifying
Vocational Education
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship emphasizes the integration of vocational education with mainstream education as per the National Education Policy 2020. The National Credit Framework (NCrF) has been established to facilitate credit accumulation across various educational levels. The Samagra Shiksha scheme supports vocational education for students from classes
Skill India Mission
On July 22, 2025, India marked the 10th anniversary of the Skill India Mission at Bharat Mandapam, unveiling several initiatives aimed at enhancing the country's skilling ecosystem. Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary emphasized the goal of making India's school-going population AI-ready through the SOAR initiative. The
skill development
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has conducted a National Skill Gap Study to identify skill demands in seven high-growth sectors. The Skill India Mission (SIM) aims to provide skill training through various schemes, including PMKVY, JSS, NAPS, and CTS, to enhance employability. Evaluations show positive impacts, with
Vocational Education
A National Workshop was held in New Delhi to onboard State/UT Education Boards as Dual Category Awarding Bodies under NCVET, aiming to integrate vocational education with formal schooling. The workshop, attended by over 150 delegates, focused on guiding State Boards in their applications for NCVET recognition, enabling them to