National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)

07.12.2024

National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)

Why in the news?                        

In a landmark development, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has officially recognized the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) as an Awarding Body (Dual).

About National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET):

• It was established by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India in 2018, as a regulatory body, aimed at ensuring quality in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
• It has taken over the roles previously held by the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) and the former National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT).
• It has been entrusted with the development, qualitative improvement, and regulation of vocational education entities involved in both long- and short-term vocational education and training while also establishing minimum standards for their operations.
• The principal functions of NCVET encompass:

○Recognize, monitor, discipline, and de-recognize Awarding Bodies.

○Recognize, monitor, discipline, and de-recognize Assessment Agencies.

○Recognize, monitor, discipline, and de-recognize Skill Information Providers.

○Frame guidelines for the approval of qualifications and approve qualifications in the manner set out in such guidelines.

○Create and monitor a system of redressing grievances against recognized bodies.

                                                                         Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET):

Statement-I :It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Statement-II:It functions as an overarching national regulator for setting standards and formulating comprehensive regulations for vocational education in India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer D