Lok Sabha Question No. 348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-22
Subject: Assistance of Foreign Institutions for Skill Development
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 348**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2015**

**ASSISTANCE OF FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT**

**†348.	SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:**

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

(a)	whether the Government has taken/ proposes to take help of foreign institutes and organisations for skill development;

(b)	if so, the country/institute and organisation-wise details thereof; and

(c)	the steps taken/proposed to be taken for skill development in various States including Gujarat?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF**

**SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP**

**(SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)**

(a) to (b)	 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is actively engaging with the world in skill development.  The Sector Skill Councils have studied the international best practices in their respective sectors and incorporated them in creating operational plans. Moreover, the National Skill Development Corporation and National Skill Development Agency have collaborations with foreign Governments and institutions. The list of the international engagements made is given at **Annexure-I.**

(c)	The Government is constantly engaged with State Governments in its endeavor for Skill Development in the country. A brief on engagements with State is at **Annexure-II.** The Government has recently launched National Skill Development Mission for conversance and co-ordination of skilling activities across India.  The Mission envisages active participation of state governments in policy making and implementation of Skill Development efforts with their representation in Governing and other Committees under the Mission.

**Annexure-I**

**MoU signed between**

**United Kingdom:**

1. MoU between NSDC and Association of Colleges UK in Jan 2014 for building training capacity and international benchmarking in certifications.
2. MoU between NSDC and UKCES (UK Commission on Employment and Skills) in 2011 for Collaboration to support SSCs and other skill initiatives in India.

**Germany:**

1. Participation at Hannover Messe in April 2015 through Skill Pavillion
2. MoU between MoLE and Republic of Germany for collaboration in Vocational education and skill development.
3. MoU between IMOVE (International marketing of Vocational Education - under BiBB) and NSDC in May 2011 for fostering private sector participation

**Australia:**

1. MoU between NSDC and TAFE SA and Heraud in January 2015 for establishing a centre of excellence.
2. MoU between National Skill Development Corporation and TAFE Directors Australia in November 2014 for baseline curriculum support and teacher training programs.
3. MoU between NSDC and Australian Council for Private Education & Training (ACPET) in November 2014 for promoting strategic partnerships between ACPET members and NSDC Training partners.
4. MoU between NSDC and The Department of Industry, Australia in September 2014 for developing transnational occupational standards, qualifications and certifications in priority industry sectors.

**USA:**

1. **MoU between US- India Business Council (USIBC) and NSDC in November 2014 to Facilitate US corporates to set up and/or support skill development centers in India**

**Canada:**

1. MoU between Association of Canadian Community Colleges and NSDC in February 2014 for development of transnational standards, training of trainers, establishing centers of excellence and mutual recognition of qualifications.

**Singapore:**

1. Setting up of World Class Skill Centres in collaboration with Institute of Technical Education in Delhi and Rajasthan.

**European Union:**

1. MoU between Dept. of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance from June 2014 to June 2016 to contribute to implementation of the skill development policy of GOI.

**France:**

1. MoU between NSDA and CNCP (Commission Nationale de la Certification Professionnelle – CNCP), France in January 2015 for Understand the knowledge base and learnings of developing and implementing the Qualification Register in France and India.

**Iran:**

1. MoU between NSDC and Technical and Vocational Training Organisation (TVTO), Iran in July 2014 for supporting in Creation of National Occupational Standards; Skills Training in Schools and Colleges.

**Bahrain:**

MoU between National Skill Development Corporation and Tamkeen, Bahrain in Feb 2014 for Sharing best practices and methodologies for training youth.

**Annexure II**

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship hosted a National Level Consultative Workshop with representatives of State governments, including State Ministers responsible for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on 9th May, 2015. The workshop saw a turnout of over 450 participants including State Ministers dealing with skill development, officials of State Government Departments and Ministries, representatives from Ministries of Government of India and key stakeholders in the skilling ecosystem. There was a positive and overwhelming support for the Ministry’s initiatives and activities.

**Other engagements with the States in 2015 include**

·         January, 2015 – MOU with Department of Technical Education and Training Govt of West Bengal and NSDC –Introducing Skill Based Training in Industrial Training Institutes.

·         January,2015 –MOU with Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence and NSDC – a) Support the creation of the Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction (IIIC) with specific focus on migrants labourers b) Support formation of Centres for excellence in various sectors formed by KASE with Industrial Partners.

·         March, 2015 –MOU between Punjab Skill Development Mission and National Skill Development Corporation for Program Management unit Support.

·         March, 2015 –MOU between Rajasthan Consultancy Organization and National Skill Development – Tie up for Skill Development Programmes.

·         March,2015 – MOU between Himachal Consultancy Organisation ltd and National Skill Development Corporation – Tie up for Skill Development Programme.

·         March,2015 –MOU between The Government of Jharkhand Skill Development Mission and National Skill Development Corporation – To improve Employability Skills of the youth undergoing Skill Development trainings in the state of Jharkhand . This will be achieved through joint collaboration Government of Jharkhand and NSDC by Implementing National Occupation Standards, Assessment and Certifications Mechanism developed by NSDC, capacity building of resources and infrastructure and coordination with Industry Association. 5 Lakh to be trained through NSDC Partners by 2019.

·         AN RPL is being organised with MP State Govt funding in construction sector for 5000 people as a pilot wherein NSDC training Partner and SSC would implement. Signing of MoUs will be done in the month of April 2015.

·         MOUs for skilling in School Education were signed with 2 state boards - Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

·         NSDA organized a study tour for officers from the North Eastern States, to update them on some of the skill development strategies being implemented in other Indian states.

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