National Council For Vocational Education And Training:
The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has officially recognized the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) as an Awarding Body (Dual).
- It was established by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India in 2018, as a regulatory body, aimed at ensuring quality in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
- It has taken over the roles previously held by the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) and the former National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT).
- It has been entrusted with the development, qualitative improvement, and regulation of vocational education entities involved in both long- and short-term vocational education and training while also establishing minimum standards for their operations.
- The principal functions of NCVET encompass:
- Recognize, monitor, discipline, and de-recognize Awarding Bodies.
- Recognize, monitor, discipline, and de-recognize Assessment Agencies.
- Recognize, monitor, discipline, and de-recognize Skill Information Providers.
- Frame guidelines for the approval of qualifications and approve qualifications in the manner set out in such guidelines.
- Create and monitor a system of redressing grievances against recognized bodies.
