Recognition of Prior Learning: Glass Half full or Half Empty
My article published in the Editorial Section of the Skill Reporter online magazine is reproduced below: It can also be accessed via the link: https://www.skillreporter.com/2022/09/editorial/recognition-prior-learning-rpl-skill-development-expert-inder-gahlaut/ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Glass half full or half empty RPL by definition and common understanding across the globe is the process of formally recognising a candidate’s previous achievements from a range of activities, towards part of a qualification and not just a skill certiļ¬cation component to enable Indian youth to take on industry relevant skill certification which will help them to secure a better livelihood as described in the skill development’s flagship scheme PMKVY. The Government has laid great emphasis on RPL that is why 72.5% target allocation of PMKVY 3.0 is in favour of RPL, however, corresponding efforts to strengthen the system to deliver this component requires attention. There are guideli...