Lok Sabha Question No. 117 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-04
Subject: India Skills Report-2023
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Sangeeta Azad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 117

ANSWERED ON 04.12.2023

## INDIA SKILLS REPORT-2023

## 117.   SHRIMATI SANGEETA AZAD:

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government assess the effectiveness of the Skill India program in addressing the skill gap among young jobseekers, as highlighted in the India Skills Report-2023;
- (b) the details of specific measures in place to track the impact of skill development initiatives on employability;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  regulatory  measures  to  ensure  the  quality  education and skills imparted in new private colleges instead of worth less degree offered by them;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  planning to adopt any strategies to  address the skills gap and enhance the employability of young jobseekers in the coming years;
- (e) whether the Government is planning to differentiate between institutions genuinely focused on  skill  development  and  those  taking  advantage  of  students  seeking  both  skills  and credentials; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

- (a) to (f) Under the Govt of India, Skill India Mission (SIM) aims at Skilling, Re-skilling and Upskilling to ensure all young Indians are prepared for the large number of opportunities coming up as the economy expands and India moves from the 10th  largest economy to 3rd largest economy in the world.  SIM is aimed at giving access to all youth in India to get future ready, Industry ready skill.

Under  the  SIM,  the  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  (MSDE)  provides skilling,  re-skilling  and  up-skilling   to  youth  across  the  country  through  a  comprehensive network  of  skill  development  centres/institutes  under  various  schemes  viz.  Pradhan  Mantri Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),  Jan  Sikhshan  Sansthan  (JSS),  National  Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes  (ITIs)  with  the  aim  to  address  the  employability  gaps  and  further  enhance  labour productivity. Apart from MSDE, more than 20 Central Ministries are implementing Skilling/upskilling  training  programmes  through  various  schemes,  such  as  Deen  Dayal

Upadhyaya  Grameen  Kaushalya  Yojana  (DDU-GKY),  the  Rural  Self  Employment  Training Institutes  (RSETI)  under  Ministry  of  Rural  Development,  Deen  Dayal  AntyodayaYojana  National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, etc. Impact of skill development programmes is assessed through third party evaluation.

Skill  gap  studies  conducted through  reputed  organizations  provide  information  on  the skills needed and the skill gaps in various sectors. The overall objective of these studies was to assess the district-level skill gaps in the concerned States, both in terms of numbers and the required skills and competence. The studies provide information on the skills needed and the skill  gaps  in  various  sectors  across  districts  in  the  state,  which  help  understand  the  skill requirements and opportunities within the states. Further, District Skill Committees (DSCs) are mandated with formulating District Skill Development Plans (DSDPs) to promote decentralized planning  and  implementation  at  the  grassroots.  The  DSDPs  identify  sectors  in  which employment  opportunities  and  demand  for  skilling  exist  in  the  district.  Skill  Development Programmes of the Government are designed and implemented to bridge identified skill gaps across sectors.

Further,  36  Sector  Skill  Councils  (SSCs),  led  by  industry  leaders  in  the  respective sectors, have been set up by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).  Functions of these councils include identification of skill development needs of the sectors with a view to bridge  the  gap  between  demands  of  the  industry  and  skilling  requirements  as  well  as  to determine  skills/competency  standards  and  qualifications  and  get  them  notified  as  per  the National  Skills  Qualification  Framework.  Courses  under  skill  development  programmes  are updated on periodic intervals with inputs from SSCs who act as representatives of the industry. Under  PMKVY  4.0,  future  ready  job-roles  addressing  the  requirement  of  Industry  4.0, emerging  sectors  like  Drone,  AI,  Robotics,  Mechatronics,  etc.,  have  been  prioritized.  In addition, to enable the opportunities for employments, Skill India Digital (SID) Portal has been launched  as  a  one-stop platform that integrates skilling,  education,  employment,  and entrepreneurship ecosystems to provide a life-long array of services targeting a wide range of stakeholders including Learners, Sector Skill Councils, Knowledge  Providers, Content Partners, Training Partners, Skill  Centres,  Trainers,  Assessors,  Assessment  Agencies, Awarding Bodies and Financial Institutions.

The National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)has been set up as  an  overarching  regulator  establishing  regulations  and  standards  to  ensure  quality  in  the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) space. The NCVET is entrusted with the responsibility of granting recognition to and monitoring the functioning of Awarding Bodies, Assessment Agencies, skill information providers, and training bodies; approval of the National Skills  Qualification  Framework  (NSQF)  aligned  Qualifications  and  National  Occupational Standards  (NOSs);  monitoring,  evaluation  and  supervision  of  recognized  entities  and  to perform other related incidental functions. The recognised ABs are expected to develop the qualifications as per the industry demand and map them with the identified occupations as per the  National  Classification  of  Occupation,  2015,  of  Ministry  of  Labour  and  Employment  and obtain industry validations. The NSQF aligned and approved qualifications comprise of theory, practical,  On  The  Job  Training  (OJT)  and  Employability  Skill  (ES)  Module/NOS.  The

Employability  Skills  aim  to  strengthen  the  employability  of  the  learners  enabling  higher employment opportunities for them.

In order to meet skilling requirements for future workforce, improve the quality of skilling and align the training programs with the changes in the economy and technology to meet the needs of the industry, following steps have been taken by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE):

- i. Expansion  in  infrastructure  of  Industrial  Training  Institutes  (ITIs)  through  new  ITIs  in Public and Private Sectors.
- ii. Upgradation  and  modernization  of  ITIs  in  terms  of  their  infrastructure,  pedagogy, curriculum and technology interventions.
- iii. Introduction of new-age courses in Internet of Things (IoT), Renewable Energy, Additive Manufacturing Technology (3-D Printing), Mechatronics, Drone Technology etc.
- iv. Implementation of Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP),  an outcome-oriented World Bank supported project for strengthening institutional mechanisms at both national and state levels.
- v. Implementation  of  Skills  Strengthening  for  Industrial  Value  Enhancement  (STRIVE) scheme, a World  Bank  assisted  project  launched  with  the  objective  of  improving  the relevance and efficiency of skills training provided through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and apprenticeships.
- vi. Mobilisation/outreach activities through Kaushal/Rozgar Melas, Skills Career Counselling Scheme in making skilling aspirational.
- vii. Alignment of courses as per National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).
- viii. Trainings of Trainers through National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) and Institutes of Training of Trainers (IToTs).
- ix. Launch of National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) to promote apprenticeship training in the country by providing stipend support to the apprentices, undertake  capacity  building  of  the  apprenticeship  ecosystem  and  provide  advocacy assistance to support rapid growth.

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