(a) whether the Government has finalized and released a five-year vision plan
named Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP) recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to increase the employability in Higher
Education Sector through this programme; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL ‘NISHANK’)
(a) to (d): The Government has received recommendations of 10 Experts Groups
under Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP). The
recommendations were circulated to State Governments and other related
departments of Government of India for suggestions and comments. The
recommendations include increasing employability through various initiatives such as
Vocational curriculum reforms, Internship platforms, creation of skills centres of
excellence, infrastructural assistance to B.Voc institutions, counseling centres, etc. A
final decision on the recommendations contained in EQUIP is under consideration.
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