New Delhi, May 01, 2015: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy has said that there are over 70 skill development schemes across various sectors being implemented by over 20 Central Ministries/Departments to develop skilled manpower to meet the requirements of different sectors including construction sector. The achievements of Skill Development under these schemes are as below:-
(Figures in lakhs)
|
Financial Year |
Persons skilled |
|
2011-12 |
45.58 |
|
2012-13 |
51.88 |
|
2013-14 |
76.37 |
|
2014-15 |
51.50 (upto February, 2015) |
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha Shri Rudy said, National Skill Development Corporation has incubated 33 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) which are industry led bodies intended to align the skilling efforts as per the industry’s requirement. The SSCs prescribe the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs) based on which the training is imparted.
