TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA

Technical and Vocational Education plays a vital role in human resource development of the country by creating skilled manpower, enhancing industrial productivity and improving the quality of life. The term Technical Education and Vocational Training are sometimes used synonymously. However, as per present practice, the term TE refers to post secondary courses of study and practical training aimed at preparation of technicians to work as supervisory staff. The term VT refers to  lower  level  education  and  training  for  the  population  of skiled  or  semi-skilled workers in various trades and it does not enhance their level with respect to general education.

The  main  agencies  involved  in  TVET  policy  formulation  and  its implementation  include:

Central Government

•    National Skills Development Council

•    Ministry of Human Resource Development

•     Department of School Education and Literacy   (for TVET programmes in senior secondary schools)

•     Department of Higher Education  (for TechnicalEducation)

•    Ministry of Labour and Employment , Directorate General of Employment and

Training   (for Vocational Training)

•    There  are  some  other  20  Central  Ministies  and  Departments  which  have running  some small TVET programmes .

State Government

•    Directorate of Technical Education

Private Sector

NGOs