Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Going For the Skill ……..

 


 


Dear Shri Jayant Chaudhary

{ Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship /  minister-msde@gov.in }

 

Dear Sir :

I just came across following news report :

New skills policy will be transformative for India’s youth: Jayant Chaudhary  . ET .. 15 July 2025

It reads :

It will redefine the way we skill, upskill, and reskill our people while preparing them to thrive and lead in an increasingly dynamic global economy,” he said.

The ministry has put out the draft policy in public domain for views from the stakeholder. “

During the past 12 years, I have sent 45 emails to our Cabinet Ministers , in regard to Skilling of our work force. Out of these , I have , tabulated a few , in my following tabulation , for your consideration


Dear Shri Chaudhary :


Talking of “ Acquiring Job Related SkillsNew Education Policy ( NEP ) has prescribed for School students :

Ø  22  Skills for Standards 9th and 10th

Ø  42  Skills for Standards  11th and 12th


www.My-Teacher.in , enables our children to acquire these SKILLS ( without login or any payment and by just SPEAKING to their Smart phone – no need for typing ), in :

EnglishHindiGujaratiMarathiBengaliTamilTeluguKannada - Malayalam

 

With regards,

Hemen Parekh 

 

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Policy Parameter

My Related Past E-Mails (Blogs)

Global skills taxonomy

- Skill Capital of the World ? [06 June 2016]:

Skill Capital of the World ?

 Proposes aligning Indian skilling with global standards to make India a skill hub.


- Global Skilling Collaboration [26 Oct 2024]

Global Skilling Collaboration  .. 26  Oct  2024

 

: Advocates for international partnerships to standardize skills for global employability.
- Skilling for World ? Here is a way, Shri Pradhanji [30 May 2022]:

Skilling for World ? Here is why – how !

Suggests frameworks for global skill alignment.

National registry of skills

- Human Resource Capital of the World ? [23 Nov 2020]:

Human Resource Capital of the World ?

Proposes a centralized skill database to track and certify workforce skills.
- Skill Assessment : Time to handover to AI [03 Jan 2025]:

Skill Assessment : Time to handover to AI .. 03 Jan 2025

 

 

Recommends AI-driven skill registries for real-time tracking and certification.


- Leveraging AI for imparting Skills Virtually [31 Dec 2024]:

Leveraging AI for imparting Skills Virtually .. 31 Dec 2024

 

Suggests digital platforms for skill documentation.

Skill, upskill, and reskill

- Skilling 300 Million ? Here is a way, Shri Pradhanji

Skilling 300 Million ? Here is a way, Shri Pradhanji 

 

 

[29 June 2022]: Outlines strategies for large-scale skilling and reskilling.


- Skills to gain Productivity [13 Dec 2024]:

Skills to gain Productivity  .. 13 Dec 2024

 

Emphasizes upskilling for productivity in emerging sectors.


- AI is widening Skills Gap ? [25 Oct 2024]:

AI is widening Skills Gap ?  .. 25  Oct 2024

 

 Addresses the need for reskilling to bridge AI-driven skill gaps.


- Skilled Girls : Do not keep Dithering [03 Jan 2025]:

Skilled Girls : Do not keep Dithering  .. 03 Jan 2025

 

Focuses on upskilling women for inclusive growth.

14,500 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) have been supported through reforms in quality, governance, and affiliation norms

- Revamping for Skilling : at last [23 Jan 2023]:

Revamping for Skilling : at last .. 23 Jan 2023

 

Supports ITI reforms for improved quality and governance.
- Congratulations , Anilbhai Naik [08 Feb 2019]:

Congratulations , Anilbhai Naik

Highlights industry-led ITI upgrades for better training standards.
- Thank You, Shri Dharmendra Pradhanji [02 July 2022]:

Thank You, Shri Dharmendra Pradhanji

Acknowledges ITI reform efforts for quality enhancement.

Rs 10,000 crore will come from the private sector through corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions

- Congratulations, TATA [27 Dec 2020]:

Congratulations, TATA

 Praises corporate involvement in skilling, aligning with CSR contributions.
- Starting a Virtuous Circle [17 Dec 2018]:

Starting a Virtuous Circle 

Proposes leveraging CSR for sustainable skilling initiatives.
- The Skilling Wish-list [15 July 2024]:

The Skilling Wish-list  .. 15 July 2024

Suggests CSR-funded skilling programs for scalability.

We want the industry to shape the curriculum, certification, and training standards

- Make in India is Skilling India [17 July 2015]:

 Make in India is Skilling India

Advocates for industry-driven curricula to align with market needs.
- Harness "Greed" to "Skill India" [19 June 2016]:

Harness " Greed " to " Skill India

 Proposes incentivizing industry to shape training standards.
- Skill India ecosystem [15 Oct 2024]:

Skill India ecosystem  .. 15 Oct 2024

Emphasizes industry collaboration for curriculum and certification.

200 hub ITIs and 800 spoke ITIs

- Small Steps for Small Firms ? Not enough [07 Mar 2021]:

Small Steps for Small Firms ? Not enough

Suggests hub-and-spoke models for decentralized skilling.
- National Skills University : Virtual is the only way [03 Apr 2021]:

National Skills University : Virtual is the only way

Proposes virtual hubs for ITI scalability.
- Vocational Training [14 Aug 2024]:

Vocational Training  .. 14 Aug 2024

Discusses regional ITI networks for effective training delivery.

Internship / Apprenticeship

- Of Interns and Apprentices [07 Jan 2018]:

Of Interns and Apprentices 

Details strategies for robust apprenticeship programs.
- Apprenticeship : Half Way house ? [29 Mar 2022]:

Apprenticeship : Half Way house ?

 Critiques and suggests improvements for apprenticeship schemes

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(  A  )    CBSE prescribed Skills for Standard 9th and 10th :

Retail

Information Technology

Security

Automotive

Introduction To Financial Markets

Introduction To Tourism

Beauty & Wellness

Agriculture

Food Production

Front Office Operations

Banking & Insurance

Marketing & Sales

Health Care

Apparel

Texture Artist

Multi Skill Foundation

Artificial Intelligence (New)

Physical Activity Trainer

Data Science

Electronics Hardware (Field Technician-Other Home Appliances)

Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology)

Design Thinking and Innovation

 

(  B  )   CBSE prescribed Skills for Standards 11th and 12th  :

Retail

Information Technology

Web Application

Automotive

Financial Markets Management

Tourism

Beauty & Wellness

Agriculture

Food Production

Front Office Operations

Banking

Marketing

Health Care

Insurance

Horticulture

Typography & Computer Application

Geospatial Technology

Electrical  Technology

Electronic Technology

Multi-Media

Taxation

Cost Accounting

Office Procedures & Practices

Shorthand (English)

Shorthand (Hindi)

Air-conditioning & Refrigeration

Medical Diagnostics

Textile Design

Design

Salesmanship

Business Administration

Food Nutrition & Dietetics

Mass Media Studies

Library & Information Science

Fashion Studies

Yoga

Early Childhood Care & Education

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Physical Activity Trainer

Electronics and Hardware (Installation Technician - Computing and Peripheral)

Design Thinking and Innovation


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