National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) ek competency-based framework hai jo qualifications ko knowledge, skills aur aptitude ke adhaar par levels mein organize karke standardize karta hai. Yeh learning outcomes ko define aur recognize karne ka ek structured tareeka provide karta hai, chahe woh kahin se bhi acquire kiye gaye hon (formal, non-formal, ya informal education). NSQF ka aim individuals ke liye education aur training ke various levels mein progress karne ke liye multiple pathways banana hai, jismein vocational, general aur technical education shaamil hain, aur in systems ke beech transitions ko facilitate karna hai.
NSQF Ke Khaas Features:
- Levels:NSQF mein das levels hain, jismein level one sabse kam complexity aur level ten sabse zyada complexity represent karta hai.
- Competency-Based:Yeh sirf educational qualifications par focus nahi karta, balki un skills aur knowledge par focus karta hai jo individuals ko ek job ya task perform karne ke liye chahiye hote hain.
- Multiple Pathways:NSQF horizontal aur vertical mobility dono ko promote karta hai, jisse individuals ko qualifications ke alag-alag levels aur alag-alag tarah ki education aur training ke beech move karne ki permission milti hai.
- Learning Outcomes:Yeh framework define karta hai ki learners ko har level par kya pata hona chahiye aur kya karne mein able hona chahiye, jo defined learning outcomes par based hota hai.
- Standardization:NSQF alag-alag sectors aur institutions mein qualifications ko standardize karne mein help karta hai, consistency aur comparability ensure karta hai.
NSQF Ke Fayde:
- Improved Employability:Education aur training ko industry needs ke saath align karke, NSQF individuals ki employability improve karne mein help karta hai.
- Lifelong Learning:Yeh framework individuals ko apni poori zindagi continuous learning aur skill development pursue karne ke liye encourage karta hai.
- International Equivalency:NSQF ka aim skills aur qualifications ki international equivalency establish karna hai, jo global mobility aur recognition ko facilitate karta hai.
- Bridging the Skills Gap:Education aur industry requirements ke beech ke disconnect ko address karke, NSQF skills gap ko bridge karne aur labor market ki demands ko pura karne mein help karta hai.
- Streamlined Progression:NSQF individuals ko ek learning level se doosre mein progress karne ke liye clear pathways provide karta hai, jisse unke liye apne careers ko advance karna aasaan ho jaata hai.
India Mein NSQF:
NSQF ko India mein December 2013 mein launch kiya gaya tha aur PIB ke according June 2023 mein isse rationalize aur notify kiya gaya. Yeh Indian government ka skill development aur vocational training ko promote karne ka ek key initiative hai, aur isse desh mein education aur employment ke future ko shape karne mein ek significant role play karne ki ummeed hai. NSQF ko government aur public sector jobs ke liye mandatory banane ka bhi iraada hai.