Skill India launches new programme to upskill 75,000 workers in NDMC jurisdiction
India Today
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has initiated a project to recognise the prior skills of 75,000 people between the age group of 18-45 years and upskill them in association with NDMC.
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the strategic implementation and knowledge partner of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has initiated a project to recognise the prior skills of 75,000 people between the age group of 18-45 years and upskill them in association with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Upskilling programme aims at certifying them to increase their relevance in the volatile job market and encourage them in contributing toward nation-building.
The initiative will be funded by NDMC and SANKALP (World Bank Project under MSDE) and implemented by NSDC. The training commenced with an aim to upskill 25,000 workers in the first phase.
The workers will be upskilled in multiple trades across construction, electrical, plumbing, pottery etc. It will not only expose them to digital literacy and entrepreneurial opportunities, but also upgrade them in technical skills.
During the course of the training, the trainees will also be provided with an additional benefit of accidental insurance for two years.
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Upskilling programme will be implemented in three phases through Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and their empanelled training providers.
Moreover, there will be two modes of implementation — RPL through Camps, under which industrial and traditional clusters will be targeted and RPL at Employer’s premises which will be carried forward in partnership with industries and employers for orientation and training at the employer’s location.
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