National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

The National Policy on Skill Development was first formulated in 2009 and it provided the framework for skill development activities in the country. Over the years, changes in the macro environment, and the experience gained through implementation of various skill development programmes in the country have necessitated changes in the policy.

• Accordingly, the National Skill Development Policy, 2015 was formulated, and it supersedes the Policy of 2009.

Objectives: The core objective of the Policy is to empower the individual, by enabling her/him to realize their full potential through a following process:

• Make quality vocational training aspirational for both youth ....