● Trainers Strategy for skilling ecosystems suggests how to ensure the holistic development of the trainer towards increasing the effectiveness of trainers in
skilling institutes.
● Digitalization of TVET and improving digital literacy among trainers is an
important recommendation of the strategy.
New Delhi, May, 2024: As ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ envisions a completely developed nation
by the 100th year of India’s independence, the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) aims to foster a dynamic workforce in an ever-evolving
economy. To cater to this, the Ministry has laid out a roadmap where trainers from
short-term and long-term skilling ecosystems will be equipped with the right skills and
technology to help learners participate in the future market.
The MSDE’s partner, Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) has drafted the “Trainer
Development Strategy for the Skilling Ecosystem” which lays out a framework and
guidelines for the development of the 21st century educator. It recommends that
trainers integrate digital blended content into classroom learning using digital tools and
resources.
The drafting of the trainer development strategy has been facilitated by Quest Alliance
and supported by FRSN, a collaboration between Accenture, Cisco, J.P. Morgan, and
SAP. The initiative aims to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nationwide trainers
across sectors for long-term skilling. Additionally, the mentioned strategies will address
the gaps in staffing and training capacity; shortage of qualified trainers in the Technical
and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector which impacts the quality and
effectiveness of skill development programs; and reduce attrition of qualified trainers
due to irregular employment, limited career advancement opportunities, and low-pay.
Moreover, the document also gives strategies to improve the efficiency of existing
trainers through recognition, performance evaluation, motivation, and up-skilling.
Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
said, “The Trainer Development Strategy for the Skilling Ecosystem – framework and
guidelines – is a testament of the collaborative efforts of the Government, Industry and
Academia which will pave the way for stronger skilling ecosystem with a holistic
approach to trainer development. With the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship in its tenth year, it is important to focus on the potential areas of
development as much as it is important to relive the achievements. I firmly believe
efforts such as these will consolidate on the good work that the Ministry is doing and will
strengthen the ecosystem further.”
The recommendations will be validated in different Indian states to gather the responses
of trainers, learners, and other stakeholders of the skilling ecosystem before its large-
scale implementation.
Adding to that, Aakash Sethi, CEO, Quest Alliance said that by integrating digital
content and resources into classroom learning, we are ensuring that India’s workforce is
equipped with the skills required to thrive in the 21st-century economy. “We believe that
this initiative will not only address the current gaps in the TVET sector but also pave the
way for a more dynamic and efficient skilling ecosystem in India. Trainers must be
prepared and ahead of industry trends to effectively equip the workforce with the skills
needed to meet industry demands,” he added.
About Quest Alliance
Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit trust that equips young people with 21st century skills
by enabling self-learning. We design scalable solutions that enable educators to
address critical gaps for quality education and skills training. We facilitate learning
networks and collaboration to bring about systemic change fuelled by research and
innovation. https://www.questalliance.net/
About the Future Right Skills Network
The Future Right Skills Network is a collaborative effort by Accenture, Cisco and JP
Morgan facilitated by Quest Alliance with an overarching mission to make India’s youth
future-ready. The network is supported by civil society organizations and state
governments in partnership with the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The Future Right Skills Network is
on a mission to empower young people in technical and vocational training institutes
with employability skills for the knowledge economy.
