The Ministry of Skill Developmen and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is responsible for co-ordination of all skill development efforts across the country, removal of disconnect between demand and supply of skilled manpower, building the vocational and technical training framework, skill up-gradation, building of new skills, and innovative thinking not only for existing jobs but also jobs that are to be created.
SANKALP aims to address the ongoing challenges like bringing about convergence, infusing quality in skill development programs and making them market relevant and accessible while ensuring private participation in the context of short-term training. Four key result areas have been identified under SANKALP viz: (i) Institutional Strengthening; (ii) Quality Assurance; (iii) Inclusion; and (iv) Expanding Skills through PPPs.
MGNF is a two-year academic programme with an in-built component of on-ground practical experience with the district administration.
Under SANKALP, it has been proposed to formulate unique skill development and entreprenekurship pilot programmes, especially designed for PwDs.
Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF): MGNF will be a two-year academic programme with an in-built component of on-ground practical experience with the district administration. This will help in supporting the district administration to improve skill development program delivery as well as developing a cadre of committed and competent development leaders.
The purpose of IIM – B is to create a learning ecosystem for Fellows so that they can contribute towards the strengthening of the district institutions in order to improve their functioning. IIM B would teach course content under each course module that is consistent with: 40 contact days; along with off-campus mentoring, field experience and workshops that should form an integral part of the learning..
NIMI will handle the HR and other finances of the fellows, designing HR policy for proper implementation of fellowship program in consultation with MSDE and IIM B, administer the payments to the fellows basis the monthly attendance, travel arrangements to the academic institution, and facilitating the provision of the logistical and administrative support including IT equipment and any other tasks/functions necessary for the implementation of the fellowship.
Ministry is responsible for co-ordination of all skill development efforts across the country, removal of disconnect between demand and supply of skilled manpower, building the vocational and technical training framework, skill up-gradation, building of new skills, and innovative thinking not only for existing jobs but also jobs that are to be created.
The main objectives of Sankalp is to strengthen institutional mechanisms at both national and state levels, building a pool of quality trainers and assessors, creating convergence among all skill training activities at the state level, establishing robust monitoring and evaluation system for skill training programs, providing access to skill training opportunities to the disadvantaged sections and most importantly supplement the Make in India initiative by catering to the skill requirements.
National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) is an autonomous institute under MSDE which offers consultancy services. The main objects of NIMI is to develop Instructional Materials, e-content, question banks, train media developers and trainers, enable translation of books into Hindi and other regional languages, and network with other vocational stakeholders.
Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
National Instructional Media Institute
MGNF is a Certificate Program in Public Policy and Management offered by IIM Bangalore. It has been designed at the initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India (GoI). The Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) is an opportunity for young, dynamic individuals to contribute to enhancing skill development and promote economic development.