Steps taken by the government to increase skill development trainers in various sectors

Under short-term skilling eco-system, trainers are being trained through Training of Trainers (ToT) programme, which is being conducted by Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and facilitated through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), all the trainers for short-term training have to be ToT certified. As on 19.07.2021, 58,112 trainers under 37 sectors have been ToT certified across the country.

NSDC under the aegis of Ministry is implementing training program for the professional development of “Skill Trainers” in the short-term skill eco-system through Sector Skill Councils (SSCs). In order to further enhance the ToT programme, Ministry has provisioned for the direct funding under third phase of PMKVY to create a pool of certified trainers.

Also, Takshashila, a dedicated technology platform has been developed to support the trainer development framework such as Trainer registration, demand aggregation, batch-life cycle and certification.  Further, a dedicated capacity of ‘Trainer-Assessor Academies’ is being established which are responsible for the implementation of training of trainers program along with Continuous Professional Development programs.

This information was given by the Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.