New norms for Jan Shikshan Sansthans

January 26, 2019

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has issued new guidelines for Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS). The new guidelines are issued as part of an attempt by the MSDE to re-energize and reinvigorate the Jan Shikshan Sansthans. The highlights of these guidelines are:

Alignment of JSS course and curriculum with National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) to standardize training.
Decentralization of powers for JSSs by providing accountability and independence to district administration.
To identify and promote traditional skills in the district through skilling / upskilling.
Evidence-based assessment system.
Easy Online certification.
Linking JSS to Public Finance Management system to maintain transparency and accountability of the ecosystem.
Creating livelihood linkages.
Training of Trainers to develop the capacity through National Skills Training Institutes.

Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS)

Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) were established to provide vocational training to non-literate, neo-literate, as well as school dropouts by identifying skills as would have a market in the region of their establishment. The scope of the JSS includes:

Developing an appropriate curriculum and training modules covering vocational elements of general awareness and life enrichment components.
Training equivalent to courses designed by the Directorate of Adult education, National Institute of Open Schooling and Director General Employment & Training.
Provide training to a pool of resource persons and master trainers for conducting training and also the availability of infrastructure and training – specific equipment.
Administer simple tests and award certificates
Network with employers and industries for trainees to get suitable placements.

Previously under the Ministry of Human Resources Development, the JSS’s are now working under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has also launched a new portal www.jss.gov.in which will furnish information on action plans, database of beneficiaries and stakeholders, details of finance and expenditure and other ongoing developments along with public log-in access.

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