This recognition authorizes the Adani Skills and Education Foundation to award and certify learners for qualifications in port logistics sector that are approved by NCVET. This ensures a structured, accountable, and quality-assured delivery of vocational training across the country.

NCVET continues to strengthen industry participation in the national skills ecosystem. The engagement with Adani Skills and Education Foundation having significant expertise in ports, logistics, and infrastructure, will bring industry-aligned standards, enhanced training quality as per NCVET guidelines and expanded opportunities for learners.

NCVET has approved Adani Skills and Education Foundation’s first qualification in the Port Management domain. This marks a significant step in addressing the skilled workforce requirements of one of India’s most crucial and rapidly growing sectors.

NCVET looks forward to a productive collaboration that will further strengthen the vocational training landscape and contribute to empowering youth with credible skills and national-level employment pathways.

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Karma Shiksha offers a merit-based national selection process, multi-sector exposure, and pathways for higher education, including lateral entry into degree programs. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani described the program as a transformative step to provide youth with both education and employable skills, aligning with the vision of creating a “Viksit Bharat.” The initiative reinforces ASE’s commitment to skill development, employability, and education excellence, creating a scalable model of job-integrated learning to strengthen India’s vocational training ecosystem.

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The key objective of the workshop was to guide and support State Boards in completing their applications for NCVET recognition as Dual Category Awarding Bodies — a status that authorises them to conduct both training and assessment for vocational courses, aligned with NSQF standards. Unlike standard Awarding Bodies that only conduct training and certify, Dual Category ABs are empowered to offer end-to-end vocational education services including assessment of learners, thereby placing the State Boards at the heart of the skilling ecosystem in their respective states.

The Dual Category Awarding Body model brings multiple advantages. It offers government endorsement in the national vocational education and training (VET) ecosystem, provides access to NCVET-aligned qualifications, improves recognition among employers and higher education institutions, and allows school boards to expand the scope and quality of their educational offerings. With the help of frameworks such as the National Credit Framework, Academic Bank of Credits, and National Curriculum Framework, State Boards will now be better positioned to design, deliver, and assess courses till NSQF 4 — levels most relevant for grassroots skilling and employment.

Addressing the workshop, Shri Rajit Punhani, Secretary, MSDE, said, “As we move to elevate the profile of NCVET, our aim is not only to expand its reach but to ensure it becomes a benchmark of quality and integrity in the skills ecosystem. With State Boards now stepping into the role of Dual Category Awarding Bodies, the responsibility is immense. It is no longer just about conducting examinations, but about upholding high standards in vocational training, pedagogy, and outcomes. This is a moment to redefine our collective identity—to make every training course and every certificate issued stand for excellence.”

Through a series of structured sessions, participants were introduced to NCVET regulations, and the benefits and responsibilities of Dual Category recognition. The workshop also included a dedicated hands-on segment where NCVET consultants provided one-on-one technical support and live demonstrations to help States complete their applications on the spot. As a result, 24 States successfully initiated the NCVET recognition process as Dual Category Awarding Bodies, and 06 States—Goa, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh and Nagaland— completed and submitted their application forms.

During the workshop, the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) shared its experiences as a case study, offering practical insights into the onboarding journey.

The workshop was graced by Ms. Sonal Mishra, Additional Secretary, MSDE, Ms. Prachi Pandey, Joint Secretary, DoSE&L, Dr. Vinita Agarwal, Executive Member, NCVET, and Dr. Neena Pahuja, Executive Member, NCVET.

This 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. The event also served as the culmination of a series of virtual consultations, state-specific discussions, and coordination meetings that had been held over the past few weeks.

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Bengaluru, 01 April 2025: Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has been officially recognized as a Dual Awarding Body (AB -Dual) under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). This significant recognition, formalized through an agreement, empowers Tata Power to assess, certify, and award qualifications to learners trained at its skill development arm, Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI)- premium institute supported by Tata Power, which is also equipping youth with expertise for the booming energy sector .

The agreement was signed by Mr. Alok Prasad (Head – TPSDI) on behalf of Tata Power and Col. Gunjan Chowdhary (Director – NCVET) on behalf of NCVET, in the gracious presence of Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari (Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Chairperson, NCVET), and Mr. Himal Tewari (President – Group HR, CHRO, Chief – Sustainability & CSR).

The recognition aligns with Skill India Mission and Tata Power’s ongoing efforts to bridge the skill gap in the power sector.

The NCVET accreditation will help TPSDI to expand its skilling initiatives by certifying individuals in key domains such as rooftop solar installations, energy storage, green hydrogen, and pumped hydros, which are aligned with India’s rapidly evolving green energy ecosystem.

To facilitate this, the company is set to scale up its training infrastructure, ensuring greater accessibility to industry-aligned skilling programs across the country.

TPSDI, which has already trained over three lakh individuals, will now be able to directly award industry-recognized certifications for its approved or adopted qualifications across its owned or fully managed campuses.

This recognition will significantly enhance the credibility and employability of TPSDI-certified professionals, strengthening India’s green workforce for the future.

The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, serves as the national regulator for vocational education and training. It is responsible for setting standards, formulating regulations, and enhancing the quality and impact of skilling initiatives across the country. NCVET oversees the recognition and regulation of awarding bodies and assessment agencies, ensuring the development of a highly skilled workforce to meet evolving industry demands.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Himal Tewari, CHRO and Chief – Sustainability & CSR, Tata Power, said:  “Becoming an awarding body under NCVET marks a defining moment in Tata Power’s journey towards workforce transformation. With this recognition, we are poised to skill and certify professionals through our 11 centres, ensuring a pipeline of industry-ready talent equipped with the skills necessary for India’s clean energy transition. As we look ahead, our focus remains on expanding our reach and impact, developing expertise in future-forward domains, and contributing meaningfully to India’s vision of a sustainable, self-reliant energy future.”

With a growing emphasis on green jobs, TPSDI will focus on training programs in emerging domains such as solar and wind energy, energy storage, grid modernization, and sustainable power solutions.

Through this association, Tata Power further strengthens its role as a key driver of industry-aligned skill development, equipping professionals with practical, hands-on expertise in the evolving energy sector. This initiative reinforces Tata Power’s commitment to nation-building, workforce development, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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NCVET, serving as the national regulator for vocational education and training, plays a vital role in setting standards, developing regulations, and improving the quality and outcomes of skilling initiatives across the country. NCVET is responsible for the recognition and regulation of awarding bodies and assessment agencies that are instrumental in developing a highly skilled workforce to meet industry demands.

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) operates as an autonomous agency under the Department of Space (DOS), dedicated to promoting and enabling various space activities, including the development of launch vehicles and satellites, and space-based services. IN-SPACe’s recognition as an awarding body will help standardize and accredit its specialized training programs, aligning them with national and global frameworks, and facilitating greater integration with key national initiatives like Skill India Mission.

This collaboration will enable IN-SPACe to deliver cutting-edge training in areas such as Satellite Manufacturing, Space Technology in Agriculture, Mission Design for Launch Vehicles, Orbital Mechanics, and Advances in Space Propulsion Systems. NCVET has already approved the following six National Occupational Standards (NoS) submitted by IN-SPACe:

1. Essentials of Space Technology in Agriculture Sector
2. Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics, Attitude Dynamics, and Space-Based Navigation
3. Foundations of Mission Design and Avionics Development for Launch Vehicles
4. Essentials of Satellite Manufacturing
5. Essentials of Space Data Products and Services
6. Introduction to Advances in Propulsion Systems for Launch Vehicles, Satellites, and Landing Missions

Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE and Chairperson, NCVET, emphasized the growing need for a skilled workforce in India’s space sector. “As India continues to expand its space exploration capabilities and integrate emerging technologies, it is crucial to cultivate a highly skilled talent pool. With the increasing participation of the private sector in space ventures, it is more important than ever to ensure that our workforce meets international standards, driving innovation and maintaining global competitiveness,” he said.

Further supporting this vision, Shri Tiwari also highlighted the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s  Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Under this MoU, the ISRO Technical Training Program was launched at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Trivandrum. The program aims to upskill over 4,000 technical employees from the Department of Space (ISRO).

Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director of the Promotion Directorate at IN-SPACe, represented the organization during the signing of the agreement. He expressed his enthusiasm about the recognition, stating, “This recognition marks a significant milestone in our efforts to build a skilled workforce for India’s growing space sector. By aligning our training programs with the demands of the space industry, we aim to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and hands-on expertise to support the nation’s ambitious space endeavors and compete globally.”

This collaboration between NCVET and IN-SPACe is a critical step toward advancing India’s space sector, ensuring that the nation’s workforce is well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future.

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The NCVET recognition signifies that DMRA meets the highest standards for delivering approved training programs as per the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and conducting rigorous assessments as per the National Credit Framework (NCrF).

The Delhi Metro Rail Academy (DMRA) is a premier training institute dedicated to the development of skilled professionals in the Metro rail industry. DMRA can accommodate over 900 trainees on a given day and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty.

DMRA provides hands-on training and theoretical knowledge to both recruits and existing staff of DMRC as well as other Metros including overseas through several specially curated programs.

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