The major initiatives undertaken by Government of India for skill development of minorities include Nai Roshni; Seekho or Kamao; Nai Manzil; Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USSTAD). As per the NSQF notification, all skill programs for which government funds are provided have to be necessarily NSQF aligned.
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has signed Memorandum of Understanding with several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Corporates to promote skill development initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for inclusive skill development. This includes disadvantaged and marginalized communities including minorities.
This information was given by Minister of State for Skill Development and Entreprneurship Shri Ananthkumar Hedge in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
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