IndiGlobal Bureau
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has signed 15 memorandum of understandings (MoU) to promote Skill Education, Assessment and Capacity building of the teachers. The agreements are in tune with keeping the NEP 2020 agenda of collaborating between academia and industry. The curriculum needs to be aligned with industry requirements, making provision for internships and apprenticeships for students to promote industry exposure. It is equally important to update the capacity of teachers for desired outcomes,” CBSE said in a notification.
For this, CBSE has partnered for skill development, education and training. For this, 12 MOUs have been signed with Sector Skill Providers such as Atal Innovation Mission, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council, Automotive Sector Skill Council, Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure Skills Council, Logistics Sector Skill Council, Furniture and Fittings Sector Skill Council, Life Sciences Sector Skill Council Textiles Sector Skill Council, Healthcare Sector Skill Council.
The sector skill councils will help in preparation of skill modules, study material for skill subjects at different levels, organising competitions/ hackathons for students and training of teachers.