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Project to upskill the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland

  • Posted By
    10Pointer
  • Categories
    Polity & Governance
  • Published
    30th Dec, 2021

Context

Recently, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched a pilot project for upskilling the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), a component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).

About the project

  • This Pilot Project aims to upskill the local weavers and artisans to enhance their productivity through RPL assessment and certification in traditional handicrafts.
  • The project targets to upskill over 4,000 craftsmen and artisans.
  • The artisans and weavers will be aligned with the standardized National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
  • Under the initiative, each batch shall run for 12 days with 12 hours orientation and 60 hours Bridge Module. 
    • Further, after the orientation programme along with the Bridge Module, the artisans and weavers shall be certified with the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Type-1.
  • The training delivery partners for the upskilling initiative are Cane Concept and Handloom Naga.
  • National Skill Development Corporation, the nodal implementation agency for the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, supported by Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC) will monitor the day-to-day progress of the project. 

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
  • It is a skill certi?cation component to enable Indian youth to take on industry relevant skill certification which will help them to secure a better livelihood. 
  • Implementing Agency: Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) such as private and public sector expert bodies in the sector and other agencies designated by MSDE/NSDC are being incentivised to implement RPL projects.

What are the objectives of RPL? 

  • To align the competencies of the pre-existing workforce of the country to the standardized National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
  • To enhance the employability or entrepreneurial opportunities of an individual.
  • To provide opportunities for reducing inequalities based on privileging certain forms of knowledge over others.
  • Leverage technological interventions in programme delivery by providing standardized content on digital and financial literacy, online assessments.
  • Create value by making it aspirational both from the standpoint of the candidate and the employer.
  • Deploy demand-based selective RPL models.

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