In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, vocational education is being integrated with mainstream education across schools through a structured framework. The National Credit Framework (NCrF) supports creditization of academic, vocational, and experiential learning across school and higher education.
Under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, vocational education is provided in Classes 9 to 12, with NSQF-aligned courses. At the secondary level (Classes 9–10), vocational subjects are offered as additional subjects, and at the senior secondary level (Classes 11–12), they are offered as compulsory electives. Employability skill modules such as Communication, ICT, Entrepreneurship, Self-Management, and Green Skills are mandatory components.
A total of 29,342 schools have been approved for skill integration, of which 24,560 schools have implemented vocational training, enrolling over 31.9 lakh students.
A Hub and Spoke model has been adopted, where hub schools provide infrastructure and training access to neighboring spoke schools.
Key Highlights:
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138 job roles across 22 sectors have been approved, including:
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Agriculture: Kisan Drone Operator, Organic Grower, Dairy Farmer
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Automotive: EV Service Assistant, IIoT Technician
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IT & ITeS: AI Assistant, Web Developer, Cybersecurity Associate
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Healthcare: Yoga Therapy Assistant, Geriatric Care Assistant
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Media & Entertainment: Animator, Character Designer
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Tourism & Hospitality: Nature Guide, Guest Service Associate
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Retail, Construction, Food Processing, BFSI, and more.
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These initiatives aim to equip students with future-ready skills, enhance employability, and build a skilled workforce from the school level onward.
