National Workshop Advances Integration of Vocational Education
Mumbai: A National Workshop on Onboarding State/UT Education Boards as Dual Category Awarding Bodies under NCVET was held in New Delhi, marking a significant step towards integrating vocational education with the formal schooling system. The workshop aimed to guide and support State Boards in completing their applications for NCVET recognition as Dual Category Awarding Bodies.
The Dual Category Awarding Body model empowers State Boards to offer end-to-end vocational education services, including assessment of learners, thereby placing them at the heart of the skilling ecosystem in their respective states. This recognition brings multiple advantages, including government endorsement, access to NCVET-aligned qualifications, and improved recognition among employers and higher education institutions.
The workshop witnessed participation from over 150 delegates, including senior officers from 24 State and UT education boards. As a result, 24 States successfully initiated the NCVET recognition process as Dual Category Awarding Bodies, and 06 States completed and submitted their application forms.
Shri Rajit Punhani, Secretary, MSDE, emphasized the importance of upholding high standards in vocational training, pedagogy, and outcomes. The workshop underscored the government’s coordinated push to strengthen vocational pathways from within the school system and ensure State Boards are well-equipped to take on this strategic role.
