The Directorate General of Training (DGT) is revolutionising its training programmes by aligning them with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), a competency-based structure. This move, initiated by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, aims to create a uniform skilled workforce with excellent opportunities for career progression.
Unified Training Programme under NSQF
The NSQF constitutes an integral part of DGT’s strategy to standardise training across all its programmes. To implement this, an instruction trainer manual has been launched, offering NSQF-aligned training to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. This harmonisation ensures that learners achieve specific outcomes in terms of knowledge, aptitude, and skills, irrespective of their methods of learning – formal, non-formal, or informal.
Digital Literacy: The Adobe Connection
In tandem with the unified training approach, DGT, along with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Adobe India, have embarked on a journey to foster digital literacy. Following Adobe Digital Disha’s launch, the collaboration aims to impart digital skills to over one million students and teachers across India by 2020.
Adobe Spark, a storytelling Creative Cloud application, lies at the centre of this initiative. Operational on both web and mobile browsers, it helps users express themselves through graphics, web stories, and videos. Educators can leverage this tool to create engaging digital lesson plans, thereby integrating creativity into classrooms and curricula.
Rising High with UAV/Drone Pilots
A brand-new course titled “Unmanned aerial vehicle/drone pilot” has been introduced to train individuals in flying drones, adhering to standard guidelines, and managing drone maintenance. This reinforcement of practical skill development demonstrates DGT’s commitment to keeping its training programmes attuned to technological advancements.
About National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
NSDC, a not-for-profit public limited company, was established under the Companies Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Finance under the Public Private Partnership model. The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship holds 49% of NSDC’s share capital, while the private sector owns the remaining 51%. NSDC’s primary role is to foster skill development by funding enterprises, companies, and organisations that provide vocational training, thereby acting as a catalyst in the process.
National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM)
The NDLM is another significant initiative aiming to equip at least one person per household with essential digital literacy skills by 2020. The mission complements the government’s vision to transform one member from each home into a digitally literate individual, thereby helping adults with low technological literacy navigate the increasingly digital world.