(a) whether the Government proposes to impart education and training in
essential vocational skills to the women and girls;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to promote vocational education?
(a) whether the Government proposes to impart education and training in
essential vocational skills to the women and girls;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to promote vocational education?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a & b): Yes Sir. In the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for “Vocationalisation of
Higher Secondary Educationâ€, there is provision to provide specific incentive and support
systems to enhance participation and good performance of girls in high employment oriented
courses. Under the Scheme there is also a provision for special attention to be given to
the girl belonging to special focus groups, i.e. Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other
Backward Caste, and persons below poverty line, minority and Children with special needs.
(c): In order to promote vocational education in schools, provision under the scheme
includes establishment of new vocational schools, strengthening existing vocational schools,
capacity building of vocational education teachers, development of competency based curriculum
and teaching material.