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Skill Ecosystem: The One We Must Reclaim

2004-10 were the building blocks of the skills eco-system as we see today. This period was driven by a simple conviction: skills are the bridge between aspirations and opportunity. The guiding principles articulated were crisp and clear: Independent Assessment and Evaluation, Competitive basis for Quality, Employment Orientation, Global Benchmarking, Levels and Progression Routes, Licence to Practice – supported by a Bankable Smart Card as a Certificate, that would enable every certificate holder employable / build a career. To support the process, it was envisioned setting up two institutions-one to engage the private sector and the second to act as the skills regulator to ensure quality. Together the eco-system that would evolve will harness India’s unique Demographic Dividend. Almost two decades later, the ecosystem stands fully formed. At the apex, the Ministry sets policy. NCVET regulates and assures quality. DGT delivers through thousands of ITIs. NSDC, as a unique PPP, brings ...