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How skill-based trends are bringing a major shift in the edtech sector The Indian education system has always been theoretically-driven, which has created a gap between imparted knowledge and skill expectations in industry. This has focused attention on the importance of skill-based education or vocational training from a young age. With this in mind, the edtech sector has begun introducing skill-based and vocational courses in their modules. The government has introduced policies such as National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) and the National Education Policy (NEP) to create a new w...

Skill India: Assam With Funding From ADB To Establish Skill University With Rs 1,000 Crore Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal In a move that supports the skilling of youth in North Eastern India, the Assam government is going to establish a Skill University with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, reports The Economic Times. The foundation stone of Assam Skill University at Mangaldoi, Darrang was laid by the Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday (15 February). The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of Assam will fund the project at a ratio of 80:20. The University i...

Freepik   As the world changes and economies along with it, the need for a skill-based workforce is on the rise In India, skill-based education is considered to be a vocational skill that is obtained through short-term training or courses not part of the formal education sector and which provides employment in informal sectors. Such skills are also a part of the government’s Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY) scheme, which aims to promote recognition and standardisation. However expertise needs to be developed in the formal learning system as well. Transition When the Indian econo...