The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a collaborative ecosystem for imparting skill development training in the capital goods sector. The partnership is aimed at facilitating training in several engineering trades through Qualification Packs developed by MHI related Sector Skill Councils (like Automotive, Infrastructure, Instrumentation and Capital Goods) under the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Capital Goods Sector Phase II.
MSDE through National Skill Development Corporation will facilitate linkages between various Sector Skill Councils and industry partners for imparting skilling in engineering trades. MSDE will also constitute a review committee headed by a senior NSDC officialand at least seven other members, including representatives from SSCs.
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education, said growth of capital goods sector is correlated to the success of Make in India program. Shri Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Heavy Industries, also welcomed the partnership. MHI will provide grants to SSCs for developing new industry-led National Skills Qualifications Framework Level 6 and QPs. SSCs will submit the same for NCVET’s approval. MHI will also fund SSCs for the creation of QPs in several engineering trades to promote skilling in the capital goods and automotive sectors.
