Question

    Which of the following Statements about the National

    Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) is/are True? I- It comes under the Ministry of Education. II- It has overtaken existing skill regulatory bodies- National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) & National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). III- It will regulate the functioning of entities engaged in vocational education and training, both long & short-term, and establish minimum standards for the functioning of such entities.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) was notified by MSDE on 5th December 2018. NCVET will subsume the existing skill regulatory bodies- National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) & National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and will act as an overarching skills regulator. It was operationalized on 04.11.2019 through the assumption of additional charge by Secretary, MSDE and Senior Economic Advisor, MSDE as Chairperson, NCVET and Executive Member, NCVET respectively. The NCVET will regulate the functioning of entities engaged in vocational education and training, both long & short-term, and establish minimum standards for the functioning of such entities. The major functions of NCVET would be recognition and regulation of Awarding Bodies, Assessment Agencies, and Skill related Information Providers; approval of Qualifications; monitoring and supervision of recognized entities and grievance redressal.

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