Lok Sabha Question No. 1372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Employable Skills in School Education
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan, Shri Dharambir Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1372

ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## Employable Skills in School Education

## 1372. Shri Dharambir Singh:

Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan:

Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposed/formulated  to  integrate  practical,  hands-on,  and industry-aligned learning modules from Class 1 to 12 to nurture innovation and employable skills in school education, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether there is any proposal to introduce courses enabling students to develop software, electronics or manufacturing skills while in school, if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of pilot programmes, if any, are being run to teach Al, robotics, coding, or product design in government schools;

(d) whether any collaboration with local industries and ed-tech startups is being encouraged to promote experiential learning, if so, the details thereof;

(e)  the  details  of  the  increase  in  employment  generation  due  to  such  implementation  with statistical data; and

(f) whether any model schools in aspirational districts like Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Charkhi Dadri, or Nuh are selected for such practical education initiatives and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) The Government of India has taken significant steps to integrate practical, hands-on learning through activities and projects from Classes 1 to 8, and industry-aligned vocational subjects from Classes 9 to 12 as part of its commitment under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. National Education Policy 2020 recommends that all students participate in a 10day bagless period during Grades 6-8 where they intern with local experts such as carpenters, gardeners,  potters,  artists,  etc.  In  pursuance  of  this  recommendation,  the  Government  in consultation with concerned stakeholders has developed guidelines for 10 bagless days, aiming at providing children of classes 6-8 an exposure to skill education using experiential learning pedagogy and to make learning at schools joyful and stress free.

The Department of School Education and Literacy is implementing the Centrally Sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. Vocational Education is one of the components under Samagra Shiksha scheme, under which financial assistance is provided to States/UTs for giving exposure to Skill Education to students of Grades 6 to 8 and introduction of Skill courses from Grades 9 to  12,  which  are  aligned  with  National  Skills  Qualifications  Framework  (NSQF).  At  the Secondary level i.e., Class IX and X, skill modules are offered to the students as an additional subject. At Sr. Secondary level, i.e., Class XI and XII, skill courses are offered as a compulsory (elective) subject. So far 138 Job Roles (JRs) / Skill subjects have been approved to be offered to class 9 to class 12 school students. Employability Skill module has been included in the curriculum  of  Job  Roles  which  includes  Communication  Skills,  Self-Management  Skills, Information and Communication Technology Skills, Entrepreneurship Skills, and Green Skills.

In coordination with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the Department of School Education and Literacy is implementing PMKVY 4.0 in the school education sector. For instance, 350 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) have already been onboarded for providing Skill training to In-School/Out of school youth under PMKVY 4.0. for promoting skill development in schools, aiming to equip students for the demands of 21st century knowledge economy.

Under the aegis of the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC), the School Innovation Council (SIC) has been established in over 21,700+ schools across the country. The primary goal of SIC is to institutionalize a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, and IP commercialization among students from Class 6 to 12, with activities adaptable for even younger grades, as per the school's capacity.

(b) Under 138 approved NSQF-aligned Job Roles (JRs), various job roles in the sectors of Information Technology, Electronics, and Manufacturing have been introduced for Grades 9 to 12. These include:

Software  &  IT :  Junior  Software  Developer,  Data  Entry  Operator,  CRM  Domestic  Voice, Artificial Intelligence Assistant, Web Developer, Cyber Security Associate, Cloud Computing Associate.

Electronics  &  Hardware :  Field  Technician  -  AC,  CCTV  Installation  Technician,  Drone Service Technician, Solar PV Installer, Home Appliance Technician.

Manufacturing  &  Civil  Works :  Draughtsperson  (Mechanical/Civil),  Assistant  Mason, Construction Painter, Brick Mason.

(c) Several pilot programmes are being run to teach Al, robotics, coding, or product design in  government schools.  These include Samagra  Shiksha-funded project,  under which some states  like  Delhi,  Maharashtra, Kerala,  Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, have  initiated state-specific pilots offering robotics and  coding  classes  using  tablets, microcontrollers, and low-cost computing kits. Madhya Pradesh is offering AI-based course in 42 schools under the pilot project. CBSE has also introduced AI as a skill subject in classes 912 from 2019-20 onwards.

Under Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) by NITI Aayog, Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) have been established in schools to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), robotics, electronics, and 3D printing.

(d) The Government encourages collaboration with local industries, MSMEs, and ed-tech startups  to  promote  experiential  and  skill-based  learning.  Under  the  Vocational  Education component  of  Samagra  Shiksha  scheme,  the  Government  provides  financial  support  for engaging  resource  persons  including  Skill  Knowledge  Providers,  Guest  Faculty,  including skilled,  semi-  skilled  rural  artisans  and  crafts  persons.  There  is  also  provision  for  funding industry visits, and on the job training to school students.

AICTE is making concerted efforts towards skill development and integration with its technical programs. It is collaborating with various industries and institutes to design skill development courses in online mode that are integrated into the regular curriculum. These courses are aimed at enhancing the practical skills of students and making them more employable.

(e) Data available with the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) indicates an upward trend in student placements at the technical education level. As per self-disclosed information  by  AICTE-approved  institutions,  the  number  of  diploma-level  students  placed increased from 1,80,866 in the financial year 2023-24 to 1,91,801 in 2024-25. Similarly, at the undergraduate level, placements have risen from 4,10,843 in 2023-24 to 4,71,227 in 202425.

(f) The  State  of  Haryana  has  included  model  schools  in  aspirational  districts  such  as Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Charkhi Dadri, and Nuh under the Skill Education Scheme to impart practical training to students and their details may be seen at Annexure.

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## Annexure

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (f)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1372 ANSWERED ON 28 TH  JULY, 2025 ASKED BY SHRI  DHARAMBIR SINGH AND DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN, HON'BLE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING 'EMPLOYABLE SKILLS IN SCHOOL EDUCATION'

|   Sr. No. | District      | School Name                | Sector/Skill- 1     | Sector/Skill-2                         | Sector/Skill-3      |
|-----------|---------------|----------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | BHIWANI       | VSSIS GMSSSS TOSHAM        | IT/ITeS             | BFSI                                   | NA                  |
|         2 | BHIWANI       | GMSSSS SIWANI MANDI        | Automotive          | Healthcare                             | NA                  |
|         3 | BHIWANI       | GMSSSS BAWANI KHERA        | IT/ITeS             | Automotive                             | NA                  |
|         4 | BHIWANI       | GMSSSS LOHARU              | Private Security    | Automotive                             | NA                  |
|         5 | BHIWANI       | GMSSSS BHIWANI             | Retail              | Automotive                             | NA                  |
|         6 | BHIWANI       | GMSSSS DULHERI             | IT/ITeS             | Healthcare                             | Beauty and Wellness |
|         7 | BHIWANI       | GMSSSS JHUMPA KHURD        | IT/ITeS             | Healthcare                             | NA                  |
|         8 | CHARKHI DADRI | PM SHRI GMSSSS BAUND KALAN | IT/ITeS             | Retail                                 | NA                  |
|         9 | CHARKHI DADRI | GMSSS CHARKHI DADRI        | Physical Education  | Healthcare                             | NA                  |
|        10 | CHARKHI DADRI | GMSSSS BADHRA              | Retail              | IT/ITeS                                | NA                  |
|        11 | MAHENDRAGARH  | GMSSSS ATELI               | IT/ITeS             | BFSI                                   | NA                  |
|        12 | MAHENDRAGARH  | GMSSSS DHANAUNDA           | IT/ITeS             | Healthcare                             | Beauty and Wellness |
|        13 | MAHENDRAGARH  | GMSSSS DHOLERA             | Beauty and Wellness | Healthcare                             | NA                  |
|        14 | MAHENDRAGARH  | GMSSSS KANINA              | IT/ITeS             | Healthcare                             | NA                  |
|        15 | MAHENDRAGARH  | GMSSSS NARNAUL             | Beauty and Wellness | Healthcare                             | NA                  |
|        16 | MAHENDRAGARH  | GMSSSS SATNALI             | IT/ITeS             | Apparels, Made ups and Home Furnishing | NA                  |
|        17 | MAHENDRAGARH  | GMSSSS SIHMA               | IT/ITeS             | BFSI                                   | NA                  |
|        18 | MAHENDRAGARH  | GMSSSS MAHENDERGARH        | Beauty and Wellness | Healthcare                             | NA                  |
|        19 | NUH           | GMSSSS TAURU               | IT/ITeS             | Private Security                       | Automotive          |
|        20 | NUH           | GMSSSS SAROLI              | IT/ITeS             | Healthcare                             | NA                  |
|        21 | NUH           | GMSSSS NAGINA              | IT/ITeS             | Automotive                             | NA                  |
|        22 | NUH           | GMSSSS DOHA                | Agriculture         | Automotive                             | NA                  |
|        23 | NUH           | GMSSSS RANIYALA            | Automotive          | Retail                                 | NA                  |
|        24 | NUH           | GMSSSS NUH                 | Agriculture         | Physical Education                     | NA                  |