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NEP Focuses on Inclusion of Vocational Education as Part of Curriculum
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has emphasized vocational education and skill development. Integration of vocational education with general education and mainstreaming of vocational education have been recommended. To fulfill various objectives of NEP in this regard, the existing scheme of Samagra Shiksha has been revamped and various new interventions relating to Vocational Education like internships, bagless days, exposure to vocational education at the Upper Primary level, etc. are being supported.
Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal acts as the principal coordinating agency for organizing teachers training programs for vocational teachers/trainers. An induction training program of 10 days duration is organized by the respective States/UTs for newly inducted vocational teachers/skill trainers in collaboration with PSSCIVE Sector Skill Councils, SCERT, and other stakeholders. PSSCIVE conducts regular training programs for vocational teachers in collaboration with States/UTs on aspects related to NEP 2020, vocational pedagogy, employability skills, vocational and pre-vocational skills, and emerging technologies. Subject-specific training programs are also organized by PSSCIVE for regular upgradation of competencies of in-service vocational teachers.
Under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, a non-recurring grant for the purchase of tools and equipment, including furniture, computers, etc. is given to States/UTs to augment school infrastructure to accommodate vocational education.
Under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, States/UTs can choose from NSQF-compliant 88 Job Roles in 22 sectors as per the Skill Gap Analysis of the State/UT. The National Curriculum Framework for School Education provides that the choice of which vocations to educate may be made at the school/district level appropriately, by considering aspirational vocations, vocations that are more relevant locally, and also new and emerging vocations.
