In a major push to align school education with vocational training, a national workshop was held today at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, to guide State and UT Boards in becoming Dual Category Awarding Bodies under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). Jointly organized by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and NCVET, the workshop saw participation from over 150 delegates, including representatives of 24 State and UT Boards.
The move aims to empower State Boards to not only conduct assessments but also deliver vocational training aligned with National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) standards — expanding their role beyond traditional academic certification. MSDE Secretary Rajit Punhani highlighted the importance of quality in vocational education, stating, “This is no longer just about conducting exams, but upholding standards in training and outcomes.”
Six states; Goa, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, and Nagaland successfully completed applications for NCVET recognition. Goa Board’s onboarding journey was showcased as a model case. With hands-on support sessions and guidance on NCVET regulations, the workshop marks a decisive step in embedding skilling into school systems in line with NEP 2020.