Question : REVAMPING VOCATIONAL COURSES



(a) whether it is a fact that Central Board of Secondary Education propose to revamp the vocational courses;

(a) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken to make the courses more in tune with the needs of the industry?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR.VALLABHBHAI KATHIRIA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The Central Board of Secondary Education has decided to drop unpopular courses from the Vocational stream.

(c) The CBSE is considering to introduce new courses which are relevant in the modern, industrial and economic context.