Jetco Report

Under Joint Working Group (JWG) on Education and Skills of India UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO)
Supported by
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Government of India
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Government of India
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Forging India Partnerships in Skills Development UK
MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
SETTING THE CONTEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
JOINT ECONOMIC AND TRADE COMMITTEE (JETCO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Joint Working Group on Education and Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
UK India Skills Forum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FORGING PARTNERSHIPS
Journey so far. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Delegations for Exploring Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MoUs - Underline the Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Joint Ventures Partnerships in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Joint Bids and Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Service Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Workshops and Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Knowledge Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
UK India Skills Forum Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Case Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
CHALLENGES & WAY FORWARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
THANK YOU SPONSORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Content
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Forging UK India Partnerships in Skills Development
Under the JWG on Education & Skills
MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
SETTING THE CONTEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
JOINT ECONOMIC AND TRADE COMMITTEE (JETCO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Joint Working Group on Education and Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
UK India Skills Forum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FORGING PARTNERSHIPS
Journey so far. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Delegations for Exploring Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MoUs - Underline the Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Joint Ventures Partnerships in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Joint Bids and Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Service Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Workshops and Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Knowledge Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
UK India Skills Forum Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Case Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
CHALLENGES & WAY FORWARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
THANK YOU SPONSORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Content
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Mr. Anand Sharma
Minister of Commerce & Industry
Government of India
01
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ndia and UK share a strategic partnership and the economic engagement lies at
the heart of our dynamic relationship. The India-UK Joint Economic and Trade
Committee (JETCO) serves as an institutional mechanism of sustained business
dialogue on both sides. Over the years, it has made an enriching contribution in
intensifying trade and investment linkages between India and UK.
We have restructured engagement in JETCO to make it more purposive and outcome
oriented. Priority sectors have been identified based on mutual strengths and
complementarities. India-UK relationship in the 21st century will essentially be
knowledge driven partnership, and innovation & technology will be the driving force. It
is only natural that given the special nature of our historic relationship, our two large
democracies bound by commonality of language would be able to build strong
partnership.
I commend the Joint Working Group on Education and Skills under the India-UK JETCO is
launching a special report on 'Forging India-UK Partnerships in Skills Development'
capturing the essence of our bilateral partnership. It is reassuring to see that in a span of
just three years, several joint ventures, collaborations and projects have fructified. I
commend the, JWG, UKIBC, FICCI and UK India Skills Forum for bringing out this
publication.
Anand Sharma
Minister Commerce & Industry
India
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Message
Mr. Anand Sharma
Minister of Commerce & Industry
Government of India
01
I
ndia and UK share a strategic partnership and the economic engagement lies at
the heart of our dynamic relationship. The India-UK Joint Economic and Trade
Committee (JETCO) serves as an institutional mechanism of sustained business
dialogue on both sides. Over the years, it has made an enriching contribution in
intensifying trade and investment linkages between India and UK.
We have restructured engagement in JETCO to make it more purposive and outcome
oriented. Priority sectors have been identified based on mutual strengths and
complementarities. India-UK relationship in the 21st century will essentially be
knowledge driven partnership, and innovation & technology will be the driving force. It
is only natural that given the special nature of our historic relationship, our two large
democracies bound by commonality of language would be able to build strong
partnership.
I commend the Joint Working Group on Education and Skills under the India-UK JETCO is
launching a special report on 'Forging India-UK Partnerships in Skills Development'
capturing the essence of our bilateral partnership. It is reassuring to see that in a span of
just three years, several joint ventures, collaborations and projects have fructified. I
commend the, JWG, UKIBC, FICCI and UK India Skills Forum for bringing out this
publication.
Anand Sharma
Minister Commerce & Industry
India
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Message
Mr. Sharda Prasad
Chairman of Joint Working Group on
Education & Skills, (JETCO)
Director General, Employment &
Training, Ministry of Labour & Employment
Government of India
02
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ndia is a vast country with a population of around 1.21 billion and a labour force of
around 475 million yet with 9.5 million people unemployed as per estimates available
for the year 2009-10. Employment is the main source of livelihood and self-fulfillment
for most women and men. The number of youth in the group 13-35 years is anticipated to
increase to about 510 million by the year 2016. A population bulge in the working age groups,
however large the total population, is seen as an important advantage characterized as a
demographic dividend.
Skills development, therefore, is an urgent need, a critical area requiring collaboration - both
national and international. Whereas the scope for skills development is very broad and
includes number of issues, challenges and opportunities; there is an urgent need to focus
international collaboration on a) expansion of outreach and equity b) enhanced capacity c)
quality and relevance d) exploring ideas for bridging the demand and supply gap e)
establishing sector skills councils to promote industry engagement and f) training of trainers.
There is much to achieve through the India UK partnership in education and skills.
The Joint Working Group(JWG) on Education and Skills was constituted in 2005 under the
Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). The objective of this JWG is to promote bilateral
partnership and cooperation in the area of skills development and training. It is an important
forum as it provides a unique Government to Government perspective to skills dialogue
between the two countries. The JWG is supported by the industry led, UK India Skills Forum
(UKISF) which acts as the implementation arm of the JWG.
In the past few years, a number of partnerships and companies have been formed by Indian
and UK partners to work jointly in areas of curriculum development, sector skills councils,
training of trainers, capacity building of ITIs and direct delivery of services to learners. The
skills market is ever growing and so is the need for collaboration with global partners like UK.
With this in mind, the idea of creating a comprehensive report that captures the 'ecosytem of
skills and training' between the two countries evolved. It is a report that captures evolution of
the skills market from initial exploration of opportunities to formalization of partnerships. The
work done by the partners and facilitated by the JWG is neatly brought out highlighting the key
business models and learning, I believe this to be one of the key milestones in cementing the
UK India Skills partnership. This report is a collaborative effort of all stakeholders and
partners and showcases the substantial work done in this area.
Sharda Prasad
G
iven the demographic dividend that India enjoys and enhanced thrust on skill
building by Government of India, and the competencies in vocational education
which UK has, the JETCO has rightly identified skill development as one of the thrust
areas for bilateral engagement. The Joint Working Group (JWG), formed under JETCO, has
provided broad strategic direction for enhancing the bilateral engagement in the area of skill
development. This vision of JETCO, through JWG, has been operationalised through UK India
Skills Forum (UKISF) that has been promoted and coordinated by FICCI in India and UKIBC
in UK.
UKISF is a network of institutions and service providers from both the countries with a
shared vision of deepening the engagement in skill development. The Forum has played a
very valuable role in providing a platform for exchange of ideas, sharing of best practices,
structuring strategic dialogue, recognizing the contributions and facilitating sustainable
business partnerships. As a result, large number of partnerships have emerged which can
impact several millions of Indian youth in enhancing their employability opportunities
through skill development.
This report is to celebrate and showcase such partnerships related to skill development
between Indian and UK institutions over the last few years. The report captures, briefly, the
MoUs, projects and joint ventures between institutions of both countries, apart from the
delegations, workshops and awards. There may be several other bilateral engagements
between Indian and UK Institutions that have not been mentioned in this Report due to non-
availability of information, and we will endeavor to capture all such partnerships as well and
bring out another and improved version of Report.
The governments and large number of institutions of both the countries have provided very
valuable guidance and support in seeding and growing the partnership, and I am extremely
thankful to all of them and look forward to their continued support.
Setting the context
Mr. RCM Reddy
Co-Chair, Joint Working Group
on Education and Skills, JETCO
Chairman of FICCI SDF and
Managing Director & CEO of
IL&FS Education
RCM Reddy
03
Preface
Mr. Sharda Prasad
Chairman of Joint Working Group on
Education & Skills, (JETCO)
Director General, Employment &
Training, Ministry of Labour & Employment
Government of India
02
I
ndia is a vast country with a population of around 1.21 billion and a labour force of
around 475 million yet with 9.5 million people unemployed as per estimates available
for the year 2009-10. Employment is the main source of livelihood and self-fulfillment
for most women and men. The number of youth in the group 13-35 years is anticipated to
increase to about 510 million by the year 2016. A population bulge in the working age groups,
however large the total population, is seen as an important advantage characterized as a
demographic dividend.
Skills development, therefore, is an urgent need, a critical area requiring collaboration - both
national and international. Whereas the scope for skills development is very broad and
includes number of issues, challenges and opportunities; there is an urgent need to focus
international collaboration on a) expansion of outreach and equity b) enhanced capacity c)
quality and relevance d) exploring ideas for bridging the demand and supply gap e)
establishing sector skills councils to promote industry engagement and f) training of trainers.
There is much to achieve through the India UK partnership in education and skills.
The Joint Working Group(JWG) on Education and Skills was constituted in 2005 under the
Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). The objective of this JWG is to promote bilateral
partnership and cooperation in the area of skills development and training. It is an important
forum as it provides a unique Government to Government perspective to skills dialogue
between the two countries. The JWG is supported by the industry led, UK India Skills Forum
(UKISF) which acts as the implementation arm of the JWG.
In the past few years, a number of partnerships and companies have been formed by Indian
and UK partners to work jointly in areas of curriculum development, sector skills councils,
training of trainers, capacity building of ITIs and direct delivery of services to learners. The
skills market is ever growing and so is the need for collaboration with global partners like UK.
With this in mind, the idea of creating a comprehensive report that captures the 'ecosytem of
skills and training' between the two countries evolved. It is a report that captures evolution of
the skills market from initial exploration of opportunities to formalization of partnerships. The
work done by the partners and facilitated by the JWG is neatly brought out highlighting the key
business models and learning, I believe this to be one of the key milestones in cementing the
UK India Skills partnership. This report is a collaborative effort of all stakeholders and
partners and showcases the substantial work done in this area.
Sharda Prasad
G
iven the demographic dividend that India enjoys and enhanced thrust on skill
building by Government of India, and the competencies in vocational education
which UK has, the JETCO has rightly identified skill development as one of the thrust
areas for bilateral engagement. The Joint Working Group (JWG), formed under JETCO, has
provided broad strategic direction for enhancing the bilateral engagement in the area of skill
development. This vision of JETCO, through JWG, has been operationalised through UK India
Skills Forum (UKISF) that has been promoted and coordinated by FICCI in India and UKIBC
in UK.
UKISF is a network of institutions and service providers from both the countries with a
shared vision of deepening the engagement in skill development. The Forum has played a
very valuable role in providing a platform for exchange of ideas, sharing of best practices,
structuring strategic dialogue, recognizing the contributions and facilitating sustainable
business partnerships. As a result, large number of partnerships have emerged which can
impact several millions of Indian youth in enhancing their employability opportunities
through skill development.
This report is to celebrate and showcase such partnerships related to skill development
between Indian and UK institutions over the last few years. The report captures, briefly, the
MoUs, projects and joint ventures between institutions of both countries, apart from the
delegations, workshops and awards. There may be several other bilateral engagements
between Indian and UK Institutions that have not been mentioned in this Report due to non-
availability of information, and we will endeavor to capture all such partnerships as well and
bring out another and improved version of Report.
The governments and large number of institutions of both the countries have provided very
valuable guidance and support in seeding and growing the partnership, and I am extremely
thankful to all of them and look forward to their continued support.
Setting the context
Mr. RCM Reddy
Co-Chair, Joint Working Group
on Education and Skills, JETCO
Chairman of FICCI SDF and
Managing Director & CEO of
IL&FS Education
RCM Reddy
03
Preface
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ndia and UK share common values of democracy, pluralism and tolerance; therefore collaboration is wide
ranging and covers a number of areas and subjects. Both countries are working together on various issues
ranging from development, regional stability, climate change, reform of the global international systems and
promotion of trade and investment.
In 2004, under the leadership of the then Prime Ministers, both countries adopted the joint declaration on
India-UK: towards a new and dynamic partnership, which reinforced the partnership between the two
countries for cooperation towards civil nuclear energy, space, defence, combating terrorism, economic ties,
science & technology, education and culture. The visit of UK Prime Minister, David Cameron to India in July
2010 saw the relations elevated to 'Enhanced Partnership for the Future'.
The total bilateral trade in 2010-11 (up to December 2010) was USD 8,508.45mn, out of which export from
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India was USD 4,880.28mn and import was USD 3,628.17 . The UK is now the 4th largest inward investor
into India with an FDI inflow during FY 2010-11 of USD 755 million.
Joint Economic and Trade Comittee (JETCO)
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Report on UK India Partnership, paper by Ministry of External Affairs
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
In 2010, UK India
bilateral trade grew
by 20% bringing the
total to 13 bn. UK
attracted 97 new projects
from India generating
6,096 jobs
- Dr. Manmohan Singh
Honorable Prime Minister of India
The Public Private Partnership (PPP) route should offer attractive opportunities
for British investors and financiers. Collaboration in the areas of industrial
innovation, R&D, Vocational Training, design and quality are areas
of mutual interest.
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ndia and UK share common values of democracy, pluralism and tolerance; therefore collaboration is wide
ranging and covers a number of areas and subjects. Both countries are working together on various issues
ranging from development, regional stability, climate change, reform of the global international systems and
promotion of trade and investment.
In 2004, under the leadership of the then Prime Ministers, both countries adopted the joint declaration on
India-UK: towards a new and dynamic partnership, which reinforced the partnership between the two
countries for cooperation towards civil nuclear energy, space, defence, combating terrorism, economic ties,
science & technology, education and culture. The visit of UK Prime Minister, David Cameron to India in July
2010 saw the relations elevated to 'Enhanced Partnership for the Future'.
The total bilateral trade in 2010-11 (up to December 2010) was USD 8,508.45mn, out of which export from
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India was USD 4,880.28mn and import was USD 3,628.17 . The UK is now the 4th largest inward investor
into India with an FDI inflow during FY 2010-11 of USD 755 million.
Joint Economic and Trade Comittee (JETCO)
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Report on UK India Partnership, paper by Ministry of External Affairs
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UK-India
Skills Forum
In 2010, UK India
bilateral trade grew
by 20% bringing the
total to 13 bn. UK
attracted 97 new projects
from India generating
6,096 jobs
- Dr. Manmohan Singh
Honorable Prime Minister of India
The Public Private Partnership (PPP) route should offer attractive opportunities
for British investors and financiers. Collaboration in the areas of industrial
innovation, R&D, Vocational Training, design and quality are areas
of mutual interest.
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Top sectors attracting FDI from UK are petroleum, ports, services, roads and highways, computer software.
India became the third largest inward investor in UK in 2010 after USA and China. There are around 700
Indian companies in the UK. The Tatas are the biggest private sector employer in the UK. With India being
the second largest source of students studying in UK with approx 34,000 Indian students, education
continues to be a very important area of collaboration. Therefore, a number of initiatives between the two
countries in the past have focused around strengthening this relationship and taking it to newer areas of
collaboration.
To further the Trade and Investment relationship between India and UK and to provide an upward thrust to
the India UK economic relation; the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) was formed. The main
purpose of JETCO is to tackle trade and investment barriers on both sides and promote business links. JETCO
was announced in the Joint Declaration signed on 20th September, 2004 by the Prime Minister, Dr.
Manmohan Singh and the then UK Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, to strengthen and deepen the bilateral
relationship between the two countries. It was also conceived as a mechanism to develop and open new
frontiers in business in order to enhance bilateral trade and investment through business to business (B2B)
relationships. The objectives and discussions of the India UK JETCO mainly revolve around a) market access
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UK plans to maintain
the development
cooperation approx
280 million a year
until 2014/15 and
focus its work more
tightly on India's
poorest and excluded
people in the states of
Bihar, Odisha and
Madhya Pradesh.
JETCO objectives and
discussions are based on
two pillars: Exploring
market access issues and
Enhancing business to
business relationships
Britain's partnership with India on Education, research and innovation, should
be a partnership of equals in recognition of India's growing economic
importance
-Mr. David Cameron
Prime Minister of UK Honorable
issues and b) enhancing business to business relationships. JETCO aims to help the UK and India identify
obstacles and opportunities for increased bilateral trade and investment. The creation of JETCO symbolises
the strength and depth of the UK-India relationship.
To ensure that the vision and objectives are met, JETCO works with various partners to identify and address
bureaucratic and regulatory barriers to market entry and to identify opportunities for enhanced cooperation
between the two countries in key sectors. Though it is Government to Government (G2G) process, it has a
strong private sector input managed through its Joint Working Group (JWG). This uniqueness converts it into
one of its kind G2G platform where private sector discusses, deliberates and raises issues that may restrict
or hinder trade and investment partnerships between the two countries.
Currently JWG with both private and public representation are active in SIX sectors having their own
secretariats. Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MOCI) oversees the functioning of JWG in India. It is
supported by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) for UK side cooperation.
At the 5th JETCO meeting that was held in New Delhi in the year 2009, a need to align with the changing
economic scenario was highlighted. Both sides agreed to reenergize the existing JETCO mechanism and
hence modifications in structure, membership and terms of reference were made providing a mechanism for
"There is huge potential for trade and investment flows between India and the UK in the
areas of manufacturing, financial services, skill development and infrastructure." Businesses
have a very important role in the JETCO process"
- Mr. Anand Sharma
Minister of Commerce and Industry
during India & UK JETCO meeting
Honorable
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
06
Top sectors attracting FDI from UK are petroleum, ports, services, roads and highways, computer software.
India became the third largest inward investor in UK in 2010 after USA and China. There are around 700
Indian companies in the UK. The Tatas are the biggest private sector employer in the UK. With India being
the second largest source of students studying in UK with approx 34,000 Indian students, education
continues to be a very important area of collaboration. Therefore, a number of initiatives between the two
countries in the past have focused around strengthening this relationship and taking it to newer areas of
collaboration.
To further the Trade and Investment relationship between India and UK and to provide an upward thrust to
the India UK economic relation; the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) was formed. The main
purpose of JETCO is to tackle trade and investment barriers on both sides and promote business links. JETCO
was announced in the Joint Declaration signed on 20th September, 2004 by the Prime Minister, Dr.
Manmohan Singh and the then UK Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, to strengthen and deepen the bilateral
relationship between the two countries. It was also conceived as a mechanism to develop and open new
frontiers in business in order to enhance bilateral trade and investment through business to business (B2B)
relationships. The objectives and discussions of the India UK JETCO mainly revolve around a) market access
07
UK plans to maintain
the development
cooperation approx
280 million a year
until 2014/15 and
focus its work more
tightly on India's
poorest and excluded
people in the states of
Bihar, Odisha and
Madhya Pradesh.
JETCO objectives and
discussions are based on
two pillars: Exploring
market access issues and
Enhancing business to
business relationships
Britain's partnership with India on Education, research and innovation, should
be a partnership of equals in recognition of India's growing economic
importance
-Mr. David Cameron
Prime Minister of UK Honorable
issues and b) enhancing business to business relationships. JETCO aims to help the UK and India identify
obstacles and opportunities for increased bilateral trade and investment. The creation of JETCO symbolises
the strength and depth of the UK-India relationship.
To ensure that the vision and objectives are met, JETCO works with various partners to identify and address
bureaucratic and regulatory barriers to market entry and to identify opportunities for enhanced cooperation
between the two countries in key sectors. Though it is Government to Government (G2G) process, it has a
strong private sector input managed through its Joint Working Group (JWG). This uniqueness converts it into
one of its kind G2G platform where private sector discusses, deliberates and raises issues that may restrict
or hinder trade and investment partnerships between the two countries.
Currently JWG with both private and public representation are active in SIX sectors having their own
secretariats. Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MOCI) oversees the functioning of JWG in India. It is
supported by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) for UK side cooperation.
At the 5th JETCO meeting that was held in New Delhi in the year 2009, a need to align with the changing
economic scenario was highlighted. Both sides agreed to reenergize the existing JETCO mechanism and
hence modifications in structure, membership and terms of reference were made providing a mechanism for
"There is huge potential for trade and investment flows between India and the UK in the
areas of manufacturing, financial services, skill development and infrastructure." Businesses
have a very important role in the JETCO process"
- Mr. Anand Sharma
Minister of Commerce and Industry
during India & UK JETCO meeting
Honorable
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
08
Currently, the JWG's
are working in the
following areas :
Agribusiness
Healthcare
High technology
Infrastructure
Accountancy and
legal services
Financial services
and intellectual
property rights
Education and Skills
Development
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
The British government's commitment to building an enhanced partnership with India is
clear and unwavering. A vibrant and growing economic and commercial relationship lies at
the heart of this
- Dr. Vince Cable
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
Joint Working Group on Education and Skills
U
K and India already enjoy a strong relationship and partnership for higher education. India is the second largest source of students
studying in UK and the number of Indian students in UK is approximately 34,000. UK has always had an outstanding reputation for
excellence in education and vocational skills development.
The Joint Working Group (JWG) on Education and Skills was formed to address India's skilled manpower challenge. Training India's workforce
presents unparallel challenges and opportunities. Organizations in UK have pioneered in skill and training through innovative delivery
models. There is scope for both to work together to offer vocational and skills-training qualifications and provide internationally transferable
solutions. The JWG also opens up a scope around dialogue on opportunities for India Inc in UK or other developing countries.
The Joint Working Group (JWG) on Education and Skills is led by the Directorate General of Employment & Training, Ministry of Labour
Employment, India. A special secretariat, referred to as the UK India Skills Forum (UKISF) supports the work of the JWG in Education and
Skills which is managed by Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in india and UK India Business Council (UKIBC)
in UK.
09
business and government to act in a coordinated manner. The meeting set the momentum by engaging
business leaders on inward investment, technology partnerships and company issues. Also, it was during
this meeting that buy in from both sides was secured for working in infrastructure, skills, manufacturing and
financial services.
Of this, Skills Development emerged as an important area of collaboration given the huge manpower
requirement in India and UK's position as the world leader in skills, training and benchmarking. The vision
to initiate the bilateral dialogue around establishing the skills systems in India resulted in the formation of
the Joint Working Group on Education and Skills.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
08
Currently, the JWG's
are working in the
following areas :
Agribusiness
Healthcare
High technology
Infrastructure
Accountancy and
legal services
Financial services
and intellectual
property rights
Education and Skills
Development
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
The British government's commitment to building an enhanced partnership with India is
clear and unwavering. A vibrant and growing economic and commercial relationship lies at
the heart of this
- Dr. Vince Cable
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
Joint Working Group on Education and Skills
U
K and India already enjoy a strong relationship and partnership for higher education. India is the second largest source of students
studying in UK and the number of Indian students in UK is approximately 34,000. UK has always had an outstanding reputation for
excellence in education and vocational skills development.
The Joint Working Group (JWG) on Education and Skills was formed to address India's skilled manpower challenge. Training India's workforce
presents unparallel challenges and opportunities. Organizations in UK have pioneered in skill and training through innovative delivery
models. There is scope for both to work together to offer vocational and skills-training qualifications and provide internationally transferable
solutions. The JWG also opens up a scope around dialogue on opportunities for India Inc in UK or other developing countries.
The Joint Working Group (JWG) on Education and Skills is led by the Directorate General of Employment & Training, Ministry of Labour
Employment, India. A special secretariat, referred to as the UK India Skills Forum (UKISF) supports the work of the JWG in Education and
Skills which is managed by Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in india and UK India Business Council (UKIBC)
in UK.
09
business and government to act in a coordinated manner. The meeting set the momentum by engaging
business leaders on inward investment, technology partnerships and company issues. Also, it was during
this meeting that buy in from both sides was secured for working in infrastructure, skills, manufacturing and
financial services.
Of this, Skills Development emerged as an important area of collaboration given the huge manpower
requirement in India and UK's position as the world leader in skills, training and benchmarking. The vision
to initiate the bilateral dialogue around establishing the skills systems in India resulted in the formation of
the Joint Working Group on Education and Skills.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
10
UK India Skills Forum (UKISF)
T
he UK India Skills Forum (UKISF) works as a platform which promotes bilateral interaction between
the technical and vocational training organizations - both private and public - to facilitate the
knowledge transfer and B2B. It raises awareness and exchange ideas for collaboration between the two
countries on the delivery of skills, and specific business opportunities in the sector. The UKISF is a unique
amalgamation of government intent and private implementation. Whereas the government through the
Ministry of Labour & Employment draws the vision, the UKISF through its secretariat managed by FICCI in
India and UKIBC in UK provides a delivery and implementation challenge to it.
Started as an intent and experiment, the UKISF has proved to be a catalyst to the UK India collaboration on
skills and training. It has brought together skills institutions, private companies and government providers
on both sides for discussions around opportunities of collaboration furthering JETCO's larger vision of
promoting bilateral discussions for deeper B2B and knowledge transfer. One of the key strengths of UKISF is
its ability to mobilize expertise from UK institutions which comprise of colleges, businesses, awarding
bodies, think tanks and also research organizations, across the entirety of the technical and vocational
The UKISF is a unique
amalgamation of
government intent and
private implementation.
The Ministry of Labour
& Employment draws
the vision and UKISF
through its secretariat,
managed by FICCI and
UKIBC, provides a
delivery and
implementation channel
to it.
The UK India Skills Forum works as a unique platform which provides an opportunity to
organisations on both sides to interact, engage and deliver ideas and projects. In just three years
it has facilitated a number of delegations, workshops, projects, MoUs on both sides. In the
coming years, UKISF shall strive to pilot projects that would benefit institutions and people in
real.
- Mr. RCM Reddy
Co-chair, Joint Working Group on Skills, JETCO and MD & CEO of IL&FS Education
11
education and training sector. In this way, UKISF acts as a "one stop shop" for organizations on both sides
wanting to do business together. The forum is a first contact point for industry partners on both sides which
while supports the Indian members to acquire best of knowledge and reach; it supports the UK
organizations to overcome the initial stress of identifying the best organizations to partner and work with in
India by utilizing the trusted business networks of the members.
UKISF acts as the implementation arm of the Joint Working Group on Education & Skills under JETCO. Being
an industry led initiative it works under the active guidance of two Co-Chairs, each representing the
managing partners, FICCI and UKIBC. The forum is currently co-chaired by Mr. RCM Reddy, Chairman FICCI
Skills Development Forum and Mr. Roy Newey, Director UKIBC.
What started as an informal dialogue between institutions in UK and India has gradually evolved into a well
recognized platform working towards achieving the goals of the JWG on Education and Skills. The focus of
UKISF: Structure
UKISF: Thrust Areas
UKISF Vision: Create a
process for constant
sharing of knowledge
and expertise in skills
development between
UK and India for
improving the
competitiveness,
productivity and quality
of human resources in
both countries.
As Co-Chair of the UK India Skills Forum, I have witnessed first hand the surge in momentum
and interest amongst UK skills providers to work with India to meet her skills objectives. Our
sector is leading the way in collaborations between India and the UK and the UK India Skills
Forum is ideally placed to provide a vehicle for future partnership between the skills
communities of our two countries.
- Mr Roy Newey
Director, UK India Business Council
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
10
UK India Skills Forum (UKISF)
T
he UK India Skills Forum (UKISF) works as a platform which promotes bilateral interaction between
the technical and vocational training organizations - both private and public - to facilitate the
knowledge transfer and B2B. It raises awareness and exchange ideas for collaboration between the two
countries on the delivery of skills, and specific business opportunities in the sector. The UKISF is a unique
amalgamation of government intent and private implementation. Whereas the government through the
Ministry of Labour & Employment draws the vision, the UKISF through its secretariat managed by FICCI in
India and UKIBC in UK provides a delivery and implementation challenge to it.
Started as an intent and experiment, the UKISF has proved to be a catalyst to the UK India collaboration on
skills and training. It has brought together skills institutions, private companies and government providers
on both sides for discussions around opportunities of collaboration furthering JETCO's larger vision of
promoting bilateral discussions for deeper B2B and knowledge transfer. One of the key strengths of UKISF is
its ability to mobilize expertise from UK institutions which comprise of colleges, businesses, awarding
bodies, think tanks and also research organizations, across the entirety of the technical and vocational
The UKISF is a unique
amalgamation of
government intent and
private implementation.
The Ministry of Labour
& Employment draws
the vision and UKISF
through its secretariat,
managed by FICCI and
UKIBC, provides a
delivery and
implementation channel
to it.
The UK India Skills Forum works as a unique platform which provides an opportunity to
organisations on both sides to interact, engage and deliver ideas and projects. In just three years
it has facilitated a number of delegations, workshops, projects, MoUs on both sides. In the
coming years, UKISF shall strive to pilot projects that would benefit institutions and people in
real.
- Mr. RCM Reddy
Co-chair, Joint Working Group on Skills, JETCO and MD & CEO of IL&FS Education
11
education and training sector. In this way, UKISF acts as a "one stop shop" for organizations on both sides
wanting to do business together. The forum is a first contact point for industry partners on both sides which
while supports the Indian members to acquire best of knowledge and reach; it supports the UK
organizations to overcome the initial stress of identifying the best organizations to partner and work with in
India by utilizing the trusted business networks of the members.
UKISF acts as the implementation arm of the Joint Working Group on Education & Skills under JETCO. Being
an industry led initiative it works under the active guidance of two Co-Chairs, each representing the
managing partners, FICCI and UKIBC. The forum is currently co-chaired by Mr. RCM Reddy, Chairman FICCI
Skills Development Forum and Mr. Roy Newey, Director UKIBC.
What started as an informal dialogue between institutions in UK and India has gradually evolved into a well
recognized platform working towards achieving the goals of the JWG on Education and Skills. The focus of
UKISF: Structure
UKISF: Thrust Areas
UKISF Vision: Create a
process for constant
sharing of knowledge
and expertise in skills
development between
UK and India for
improving the
competitiveness,
productivity and quality
of human resources in
both countries.
As Co-Chair of the UK India Skills Forum, I have witnessed first hand the surge in momentum
and interest amongst UK skills providers to work with India to meet her skills objectives. Our
sector is leading the way in collaborations between India and the UK and the UK India Skills
Forum is ideally placed to provide a vehicle for future partnership between the skills
communities of our two countries.
- Mr Roy Newey
Director, UK India Business Council
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
16
12
The key purpose of the
Joint Working Group
on Education and Skills
achieved through the
activities of UKISF is:
facilitating
partnerships that
translate into long
term business linkages
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this JWG has been more on skills and training in the past few years, given the natural match for skills
development and training exchange.
A number institutions have responded to UKISF in the past making it a 150 member plus strong forum. The
role of UKISF can be summarized as "forum for forging partnerships", however certain thrust areas have
evolved for the UKISF through the market interaction.
Facilitate dialogue exchange between India and UK industry on skills development
Encourage knowledge transfer on subjects of common interest, Curriculum and Content Development,
Accreditation and Certification, Competency based Assessment, Training and Accreditation of Trainers,
Vocational education in schools, Capacity Building, Financing of skills development in UK,
Work to improve communication and coordination between UK and India on skills
Encouraging B2B partnerships and match making of opportunities and businesses
Provide initial guidance on doing business in skills space in India
Create opportunities for joint bidding and delivery projects
v
v
v
v
v
v
16
12
The key purpose of the
Joint Working Group
on Education and Skills
achieved through the
activities of UKISF is:
facilitating
partnerships that
translate into long
term business linkages
F
O
R
G
I
N
G

P
A
R
T
N
E
R
S
H
I
P
S
this JWG has been more on skills and training in the past few years, given the natural match for skills
development and training exchange.
A number institutions have responded to UKISF in the past making it a 150 member plus strong forum. The
role of UKISF can be summarized as "forum for forging partnerships", however certain thrust areas have
evolved for the UKISF through the market interaction.
Facilitate dialogue exchange between India and UK industry on skills development
Encourage knowledge transfer on subjects of common interest, Curriculum and Content Development,
Accreditation and Certification, Competency based Assessment, Training and Accreditation of Trainers,
Vocational education in schools, Capacity Building, Financing of skills development in UK,
Work to improve communication and coordination between UK and India on skills
Encouraging B2B partnerships and match making of opportunities and businesses
Provide initial guidance on doing business in skills space in India
Create opportunities for joint bidding and delivery projects
v
v
v
v
v
v

14
Journey so far
T
he UK has world class vocational skills provision, with excellent colleges, awarding bodies, professional
bodies and private sector skills providers. Its innovative delivery models such as those for Train the
Trainer can be adapted to train huge numbers and create scalable implementation models. There is enough
evidence and learning also around the integration and participation of the industry in the skills training.
Finally, the shared language, history and culture between the two countries mean that the UK should be
India's partner of choice in furthering skills development.
The setting up of the JWG on Education and Skills has led to the consolidation of dialogue by
a) Generating increased awareness around the skills models and practices in both countries
b) Identifying areas of future collaboration and partnerships
c) Increasing the interaction amongst the various stakeholders, some resulting into multi-million dollar
Joint ventures and partnerships.
d) Opening up of dialogue for technical cooperation and also converting some of those into service
partnerships.
e) Launching joint projects in areas including curriculum, infrastructure, benchmarks, certification etc.
The Joint Working
Group on Education and
Skills has led to the
consolidation of the
India - UK partnership
on skills. Today there is
more opportunity for
companies on both
sides to discuss areas of
cooperation. The
general understanding
of the Indian vocational
training system and its
complexity has also
increased amongst the
UK companies and
colleges.
15
Forging Partnerships:
T
Contours of India UK Skills partnerships
his report not only captures the spirit of the partnerships but also the areas that have evolved and need further nurturing for promoting
trade and bilateral investments. The next few sections are a brief update on the kind of partnerships existing between the two countries.
It is an excellent mirror of the kind of opportunities which can be created for both sides with slight effort. The current regulatory framework
also supports the interests.
Exploring Opportunities Partnerships in Action Building Momentum
Trade Delegations
Business Visits
Ministerial Visits
MoUs
Joint Ventures
Joint Projects
Service Partnerships
UKIERI Skills Strand
Knowledge Reports
UKISF Awards
Stakeholder meetings
www.ukisf.com
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum

14
Journey so far
T
he UK has world class vocational skills provision, with excellent colleges, awarding bodies, professional
bodies and private sector skills providers. Its innovative delivery models such as those for Train the
Trainer can be adapted to train huge numbers and create scalable implementation models. There is enough
evidence and learning also around the integration and participation of the industry in the skills training.
Finally, the shared language, history and culture between the two countries mean that the UK should be
India's partner of choice in furthering skills development.
The setting up of the JWG on Education and Skills has led to the consolidation of dialogue by
a) Generating increased awareness around the skills models and practices in both countries
b) Identifying areas of future collaboration and partnerships
c) Increasing the interaction amongst the various stakeholders, some resulting into multi-million dollar
Joint ventures and partnerships.
d) Opening up of dialogue for technical cooperation and also converting some of those into service
partnerships.
e) Launching joint projects in areas including curriculum, infrastructure, benchmarks, certification etc.
The Joint Working
Group on Education and
Skills has led to the
consolidation of the
India - UK partnership
on skills. Today there is
more opportunity for
companies on both
sides to discuss areas of
cooperation. The
general understanding
of the Indian vocational
training system and its
complexity has also
increased amongst the
UK companies and
colleges.
15
Forging Partnerships:
T
Contours of India UK Skills partnerships
his report not only captures the spirit of the partnerships but also the areas that have evolved and need further nurturing for promoting
trade and bilateral investments. The next few sections are a brief update on the kind of partnerships existing between the two countries.
It is an excellent mirror of the kind of opportunities which can be created for both sides with slight effort. The current regulatory framework
also supports the interests.
Exploring Opportunities Partnerships in Action Building Momentum
Trade Delegations
Business Visits
Ministerial Visits
MoUs
Joint Ventures
Joint Projects
Service Partnerships
UKIERI Skills Strand
Knowledge Reports
UKISF Awards
Stakeholder meetings
www.ukisf.com
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
16
Delegations
T
he increasing bandwidth of engagement between India and UK on skills development was propelled by
the inclusion of education and skills in JETCO. This resulted in an increased number of delegations
between UK and India facilitated by the UKTI, UKIBC and FICCI.
These delegations promoted active exchange of knowledge between the experts and opened new frontiers of
partnerships. They have played a vital role in evolving an understanding around the education, skills and
training ecosystems on both sides. Though the focus of this has largely been on the import of knowledge and
services in India, the constant exchange has resulted in creation of a facilitative environment and making the
client groups understand various dimensions of the Indian education system.
In the last few years, the frequency of government and business delegation on skills has increased manifold.
In addition to this, a large number of companies are shuttling between India and UK to explore markets and
partnership opportunities. There has also been a surge in the ministerial visits around skills and education,
where ministers from both sides have met and discussed the plans for evolving long term and sustainable
models.
Besides the enhanced partnership between skills organizations, the subject is also
discussed in the other sectoral delegations as well. Senior leaders and captains of
industry have reiterated that vocational training and capacity building should be the
focus of sectoral partnerships as well.
Joint workshops and sessions organised by Ministry of Labour
1. Roundtable on Sector Skills Councils, organised by Ministry of Labour &
Employment and British Council
2. Workshop on Scottish Qualification Framework, organised by Ministry of Labour &
Employment and World Bank, New Delhi
3. UK India Sector Skills Council dialogue between Ministry of Labour & Employment
and UKIERI
60 plus skills
companies visited
India in 2011. This is
the largest skills
delegation in last
3 years
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UK-India
Skills Forum
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Mr. Roy Newey, Co-Chair UKISF addressing the interactive seminar
organised by FICCI and UKIBC to facilitates B2B Networking for
the visiting UK Delegation at Kolkata
16
Delegations
T
he increasing bandwidth of engagement between India and UK on skills development was propelled by
the inclusion of education and skills in JETCO. This resulted in an increased number of delegations
between UK and India facilitated by the UKTI, UKIBC and FICCI.
These delegations promoted active exchange of knowledge between the experts and opened new frontiers of
partnerships. They have played a vital role in evolving an understanding around the education, skills and
training ecosystems on both sides. Though the focus of this has largely been on the import of knowledge and
services in India, the constant exchange has resulted in creation of a facilitative environment and making the
client groups understand various dimensions of the Indian education system.
In the last few years, the frequency of government and business delegation on skills has increased manifold.
In addition to this, a large number of companies are shuttling between India and UK to explore markets and
partnership opportunities. There has also been a surge in the ministerial visits around skills and education,
where ministers from both sides have met and discussed the plans for evolving long term and sustainable
models.
Besides the enhanced partnership between skills organizations, the subject is also
discussed in the other sectoral delegations as well. Senior leaders and captains of
industry have reiterated that vocational training and capacity building should be the
focus of sectoral partnerships as well.
Joint workshops and sessions organised by Ministry of Labour
1. Roundtable on Sector Skills Councils, organised by Ministry of Labour &
Employment and British Council
2. Workshop on Scottish Qualification Framework, organised by Ministry of Labour &
Employment and World Bank, New Delhi
3. UK India Sector Skills Council dialogue between Ministry of Labour & Employment
and UKIERI
60 plus skills
companies visited
India in 2011. This is
the largest skills
delegation in last
3 years
13
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
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Mr. Roy Newey, Co-Chair UKISF addressing the interactive seminar
organised by FICCI and UKIBC to facilitates B2B Networking for
the visiting UK Delegation at Kolkata
T
he pace of B2B dialogue around skills and training has increased since 2009 with many new companies being introduced into the Indian
market since the formation of JWG. This combination of opportunity creation, exploration and facilitation resulted in different types of
organizations on both sides joining hands through Memoranda of Understanding (MoU). A variety of MoUs signed are being actively pursued
by for-profit as well as not-for-profit companies. The ecosystem of the skills and training between India and UK is so large that it is nearly
impossible to map all existing partnerships. However, the following table provides a representative view of the partnerships that have evolved
in this space:
Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)
18
19
UK Partner Indian Partner Highlight of Scope of the MoU
SQA IL&FS a) Certification for Vocational trades in the multiple sectors viz., non-engineering trades
b) Master Training Programmes i.e., Train the Trainer programme Conducted a Master Training Programme in Delhi
from 9th April to 12 April 2011
Reid & Kerr College IL&FS Develop an Excellence Model for the Engineering Colleges in identified states in India by focussing on the delivery of
and Dudley College the Capacity Building Programmes for students, faculty and institutional model
Improve Ltd. IL&FS Design and develop one pilot programme in a Multi Skill school in the food sector to showcase the capabilities in
the financial year 2011-12.
Commonwealth Kerala Chamber Skills training for infrastructure sector in Kerala in both public and private sectors, including
Business School (CBS) of Commerce projects and sectors specified by the government of Kerala under their skills training budget
and Industry (KCCI)
Commonwealth Manipal Education Skills training at levels 3, 4 and 5 in selected infrastructure areas, jointly chosen by CBS and Manipal Education
Business School (CBS)
Commonwealth City & Guilds India Collaboration with City & Guilds, identifying priority areas for skills training, and introducing City & Guilds qualifications
Business School (CBS) in public and private sectors.
UKIBC Centum Learning a) Transfer of technical inputs for specific sectors i.e. skill standards of UK
b) Assessors and trainers institute (ATI) - To feed into the huge requirement of 'skill instructors'
UKCES NSDC To collaborate and share information to support the development of effective skills and workforce development arrangements in
each Country.
Alliance of SSC NSDC Setting up LMIS to assist planning and delivery of training
Develop a sector skill development plan and maintain skill inventory
Developing skill competency standards and qualifications
Standardisation of affiliation and accreditation process
Promotion of academies of excellence
Hull College Drishtee Foundation To explore joint bidding opportunities in the skills space
v
v
v
v
v
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
IL&FS Education and SQA
Project
Partners
Scope
Progress
Development of Confirmation of Ability, Standards and Quality (CASQ) for Train the
Trainers (ToT) Programme & Vocational Skills Programme
IL&FS Education and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) signed MoU on 12th
Oct, 2010
Under this partnership, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will work with
IL&FS Education to:
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
Contribute to the development of CASQ framework for various skill development programmes.
These include ToT Programmes and Vocational Skills Training Programme
Approve and customise training programmes that are conducted by IL&FS Education
Provide certification to the participants who successfully complete the ToT programmes
Implement a quality assurance process and periodically undertake audit activities as per the
scope of work for each programme
The following has been the progress:
Train the Trainers Programme held in Delhi from 7 -9 September 2011 by SQA
20 IL&FS Trainers trained and certified as Master Trainers by SQA
One of the IL&FS skills training centre has been approved by SQA
One of the Trainers' Training programmes, has been customised as per the CASQ Standards
IL&FS Master Trainers Trained and Certified by SQA
Standing from L to R: Mr. David Pirnie, Ms. Frances Nolan
(Senior Trainers from SQA), Dr. Raj Dravid, COO
Skills Group, addressing IL&FS Trainers
T
he pace of B2B dialogue around skills and training has increased since 2009 with many new companies being introduced into the Indian
market since the formation of JWG. This combination of opportunity creation, exploration and facilitation resulted in different types of
organizations on both sides joining hands through Memoranda of Understanding (MoU). A variety of MoUs signed are being actively pursued
by for-profit as well as not-for-profit companies. The ecosystem of the skills and training between India and UK is so large that it is nearly
impossible to map all existing partnerships. However, the following table provides a representative view of the partnerships that have evolved
in this space:
Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)
18
19
UK Partner Indian Partner Highlight of Scope of the MoU
SQA IL&FS a) Certification for Vocational trades in the multiple sectors viz., non-engineering trades
b) Master Training Programmes i.e., Train the Trainer programme Conducted a Master Training Programme in Delhi
from 9th April to 12 April 2011
Reid & Kerr College IL&FS Develop an Excellence Model for the Engineering Colleges in identified states in India by focussing on the delivery of
and Dudley College the Capacity Building Programmes for students, faculty and institutional model
Improve Ltd. IL&FS Design and develop one pilot programme in a Multi Skill school in the food sector to showcase the capabilities in
the financial year 2011-12.
Commonwealth Kerala Chamber Skills training for infrastructure sector in Kerala in both public and private sectors, including
Business School (CBS) of Commerce projects and sectors specified by the government of Kerala under their skills training budget
and Industry (KCCI)
Commonwealth Manipal Education Skills training at levels 3, 4 and 5 in selected infrastructure areas, jointly chosen by CBS and Manipal Education
Business School (CBS)
Commonwealth City & Guilds India Collaboration with City & Guilds, identifying priority areas for skills training, and introducing City & Guilds qualifications
Business School (CBS) in public and private sectors.
UKIBC Centum Learning a) Transfer of technical inputs for specific sectors i.e. skill standards of UK
b) Assessors and trainers institute (ATI) - To feed into the huge requirement of 'skill instructors'
UKCES NSDC To collaborate and share information to support the development of effective skills and workforce development arrangements in
each Country.
Alliance of SSC NSDC Setting up LMIS to assist planning and delivery of training
Develop a sector skill development plan and maintain skill inventory
Developing skill competency standards and qualifications
Standardisation of affiliation and accreditation process
Promotion of academies of excellence
Hull College Drishtee Foundation To explore joint bidding opportunities in the skills space
v
v
v
v
v
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
IL&FS Education and SQA
Project
Partners
Scope
Progress
Development of Confirmation of Ability, Standards and Quality (CASQ) for Train the
Trainers (ToT) Programme & Vocational Skills Programme
IL&FS Education and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) signed MoU on 12th
Oct, 2010
Under this partnership, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will work with
IL&FS Education to:
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
Contribute to the development of CASQ framework for various skill development programmes.
These include ToT Programmes and Vocational Skills Training Programme
Approve and customise training programmes that are conducted by IL&FS Education
Provide certification to the participants who successfully complete the ToT programmes
Implement a quality assurance process and periodically undertake audit activities as per the
scope of work for each programme
Train the Trainers Programme held in Delhi from 7 -9 September 2011 by SQA
20 IL&FS Trainers trained and certified as Master Trainers by SQA
One of the IL&FS skills training centre has been approved by SQA
One of the Trainers' Training programmes, has been customised as per the CASQ Standards
IL&FS Master Trainers Trained and Certified by SQA
Standing from L to R: Mr. David Pirnie, Ms. Frances Nolan
(Senior Trainers from SQA), Dr. Raj Dravid, COO
Skills Group, addressing IL&FS Trainers
Other Key MoUs of IL&FS Education
20
Scope
UK Partners
University of Cambridge, MoU signed on 1st December 2010 Conduct English Language Assessment Test and Cambridge English
for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Exams.
Provide documentation support, guides and user manuals. Conduct
Cambridge Placement Test for the IL&FS Skills candidates
Improve Limited (UK Sector Skill Council in Food Processing),
MoU signed on 16th September 2011.
Design & implement a pilot Training Programme deriving the best
experience of UK Sector Skill Council in Food Processing Sector.
Offer advisory and support in food and drink sector through training
and academy centres.
Joint delivery of training and skill development programmes across
various sectors including hospitality, food processing, media &
entertainment and construction industry. Create a working group on
learning disabilities.
Scotland's Colleges International, Stirling, Scotland, UK (SKI), MoU
signed on 11th May, 2010
Facilitate partnerships between India and UK National agencies and
other professional institutions to further enhance the employment
skills of the Indian workforce
Technical Vocational Education and Training UK Limited (TVET
UK), MoU signed on 18th August 2010
21
College students appearing for the Cambridge
Placement Test
An IL&FS trainer conducting English Language
Assessment Programme
IL&FS SCORE (Skills for Construction and Road
Engineering) Programme trainees skilfully learning
the bar bending technique
An IL&FS trainer explaining table laying procedure to
candidates enrolled under the IL&FS Education's
SESS (Skills for Employement in Services Sector)
Programme
Mr. RCM Reddy, MD IL&FS Education, Prof. Girish
Reddy, Vice Principal - Brindavan Institute of
Technology and Science, Shiv Prasad Reddy,
Principal - Brindavan Institute of Technology and
Science Mr. Alan McArthur, Executive Director TVET
UK at the MoU signing ceremony on 18th Aug 2010
Mr. Alan, Speaking on the Challenges of Technical
Education. Sitting on the dais L to R: Dr. Ram Mohan
Reddy, Dean, ISB, Hyderabad and Dr. Chandrasekar,
IL&FS Education
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Other Key MoUs of IL&FS Education
20
Scope
UK Partners
University of Cambridge, MoU signed on 1st December 2010 Conduct English Language Assessment Test and Cambridge English
for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Exams.
Provide documentation support, guides and user manuals. Conduct
Cambridge Placement Test for the IL&FS Skills candidates
Improve Limited (UK Sector Skill Council in Food Processing),
MoU signed on 16th September 2011.
Design & implement a pilot Training Programme deriving the best
experience of UK Sector Skill Council in Food Processing Sector.
Offer advisory and support in food and drink sector through training
and academy centres.
Joint delivery of training and skill development programmes across
various sectors including hospitality, food processing, media &
entertainment and construction industry. Create a working group on
learning disabilities.
Scotland's Colleges International, Stirling, Scotland, UK (SKI), MoU
signed on 11th May, 2010
Facilitate partnerships between India and UK National agencies and
other professional institutions to further enhance the employment
skills of the Indian workforce
Technical Vocational Education and Training UK Limited (TVET
UK), MoU signed on 18th August 2010
21
College students appearing for the Cambridge
Placement Test
An IL&FS trainer conducting English Language
Assessment Programme
IL&FS SCORE (Skills for Construction and Road
Engineering) Programme trainees skilfully learning
the bar bending technique
An IL&FS trainer explaining table laying procedure to
candidates enrolled under the IL&FS Education's
SESS (Skills for Employement in Services Sector)
Programme
Mr. RCM Reddy, MD IL&FS Education, Prof. Girish
Reddy, Vice Principal - Brindavan Institute of
Technology and Science, Shiv Prasad Reddy,
Principal - Brindavan Institute of Technology and
Science Mr. Alan McArthur, Executive Director TVET
UK at the MoU signing ceremony on 18th Aug 2010
Mr. Alan, Speaking on the Challenges of Technical
Education. Sitting on the dais L to R: Dr. Ram Mohan
Reddy, Dean, ISB, Hyderabad and Dr. Chandrasekar,
IL&FS Education
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
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UKCES and NSDC
Project
Partners
Scope
Progress
Support innovative approaches to Sector/industry led skills investment, development of
Further Education institutions based on UK centres of Excellence/Skills Academies, and
strengthening & establishing new SSCs Performance measures
Under this Partnership the Key outcomes expected are:
The following has been delivered:
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills and National Skill Development Council,
India
Sector/industry led skills investment.
The UKCES will seek to learn from India Public/Private Investment as UK public expenditure is replaced
by Employer ownership models.
The NSDC is seeking to develop Further Education institutions based on UK centers of Excellence/Skills
Academies.
The NSDC will seek continued support from UK in strengthening and establishing new SSCs and
developing performance measures
Workshops to support the infrastructural development of Sector skills councils in India (New
Delhi/Mumbai)
Development of National Occupational standards Guidance and India Industry consultation
Supporting the development of Vocational Qualification frameworks International comparison of Skills
systems
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The UKCES and NSDC have developed a joint proposal to further support innovative approaches to
- Dilip Chenoy
Chief Executive Officer,
National Skill Development Corporation
Mr.Dilip Chenoy, CEO National Skill Development Corporation
addressing international audience at the Global Skills Summit
UK India partnership in skills is multi-
faceted and on-going through various
projects and institution level affiliations.
The NSDC - UKCES engagement to build
capacity of sector skill councils is one
such notable partnership. NSDC is
committed to work for developing
affiliations between its training partners
and UK further education colleges
23
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
UK Partner SCOPE / PROJECT IMPACT / PROGRESS
Association of Colleges UK (AoC) AoC is a non-profit body comprising of
almost all Further Education colleges in England. Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
NSDC - AoC member engagements have been conference hosted by the Association of
on-going eg.networking meetings between UK FE Colleges at Birmingham
colleges and Indian skill providers AoC is in the process of setting up an
India office to facilitate partnerships
Cambridge Education and Scottish EU Skills Project -TA to support skills The bid for EU Skills Project in India has
Qualifications Authority (SQA) development in India through 3 been won by a consortium led by
key result areas till 2014 a UK entity Cambridge Education and
Capacity development NSDC & DGET with SQA as a stakeholder
Help with building VQF NSDC has been appointed lead for all three
Setting up LMIS in India strands and consultations have started.
Alliance of Sector Skill Councils The Alliance is the combined voice of Sector MOU signed between NSDC - The
( The Alliance ) & Improve Councils in UK Alliance of Sector Skill Councils and
Improve is the UK SSC for Food & Drink Improve in October 2011 to provide a
manufacturing and processing and has a National framework to govern the sharing and
Skill Academy for Food & Drink as a subsidiary exchange of knowledge, information
The partnership seeks to establish reciprocal and experience.
relationships between SSC's in UK and India
International Network of Sector INSSO exists to support the work of member MD & CEO of NSDC has been co-opted
Skill Organizations UK (INSSO) sector skills organizations through the sharing of as a member of the International
best practices and the provision of other services Management Advisory Board in INSSO
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UKCES and NSDC
Project
Partners
Scope
Progress
Support innovative approaches to Sector/industry led skills investment, development of
Further Education institutions based on UK centres of Excellence/Skills Academies, and
strengthening & establishing new SSCs Performance measures
The following has been delivered:
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills and National Skill Development Council,
India
Sector/industry led skills investment.
The UKCES will seek to learn from India Public/Private Investment as UK public expenditure is replaced
by Employer ownership models.
The NSDC is seeking to develop Further Education institutions based on UK centers of Excellence/Skills
Academies.
The NSDC will seek continued support from UK in strengthening and establishing new SSCs and
developing performance measures
Workshops to support the infrastructural development of Sector skills councils in India (New
Delhi/Mumbai)
Development of National Occupational standards Guidance and India Industry consultation
Supporting the development of Vocational Qualification frameworks International comparison of Skills
systems
v
v
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v
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v
The UKCES and NSDC have developed a joint proposal to further support innovative approaches to
- Dilip Chenoy
Chief Executive Officer,
National Skill Development Corporation
Mr.Dilip Chenoy, CEO National Skill Development Corporation
addressing international audience at the Global Skills Summit
UK India partnership in skills is multi-
faceted and on-going through various
projects and institution level affiliations.
The NSDC - UKCES engagement to build
capacity of sector skill councils is one
such notable partnership. NSDC is
committed to work for developing
affiliations between its training partners
and UK further education colleges
23
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
UK Partner SCOPE / PROJECT IMPACT / PROGRESS
Association of Colleges UK (AoC) AoC is a non-profit body comprising of
almost all Further Education colleges in England. Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics
NSDC - AoC member engagements have been conference hosted by the Association of
on-going eg.networking meetings between UK FE Colleges at Birmingham
colleges and Indian skill providers AoC is in the process of setting up an
India office to facilitate partnerships
Cambridge Education and Scottish EU Skills Project -TA to support skills The bid for EU Skills Project in India has
Qualifications Authority (SQA) development in India through 3 been won by a consortium led by
key result areas till 2014 a UK entity Cambridge Education and
Capacity development NSDC & DGET with SQA as a stakeholder
Help with building VQF NSDC has been appointed lead for all three
Setting up LMIS in India strands and consultations have started.
Alliance of Sector Skill Councils The Alliance is the combined voice of Sector MOU signed between NSDC - The
( The Alliance ) & Improve Councils in UK Alliance of Sector Skill Councils and
Improve is the UK SSC for Food & Drink Improve in October 2011 to provide a
manufacturing and processing and has a National framework to govern the sharing and
Skill Academy for Food & Drink as a subsidiary exchange of knowledge, information
The partnership seeks to establish reciprocal and experience.
relationships between SSC's in UK and India
International Network of Sector INSSO exists to support the work of member MD & CEO of NSDC has been co-opted
Skill Organizations UK (INSSO) sector skills organizations through the sharing of as a member of the International
best practices and the provision of other services Management Advisory Board in INSSO
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Other Key MoUs of NSDC
Project
Areas of Collaboration
FICCI UKIBC MoU to meet the training requirements of the Government of West
Bengal
Co-operation regarding skills development, including but not limited to training,
assessment, certification and accreditation, market research, benchmarking,
quality assurance and implementation programs
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There shall be a focus on the following priority sectors identified by the
Government of West Bengal as essential for economic development in the State:
construction, food processing, retail, ICT, healthcare, English language training
and soft skills
Sharing the UK experience in ensuring qualified trainees meet the needs of
employers
To review and potentially undertake government supported programmes to
demonstrate best practices and models.
To utilise the collective expertise of UKISF for government funded programme for
the vulnerable groups.
To explore capacity and knowledge transfer to facilitate UK - West Bengal
cooperation
FICCI and UKIBC
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UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Indian contingent for World Skills 2011 at UK High Commission
in Delhi prior to departure
World skills India team at Heathrow October 2011
, WorldSkills Competitions 2011 London
W
orldSkills London 2011 saw over 1,000 Competitors from over 50 countries/regions competing for gold in skill
competitions including everything from landscape gardening to mobile robotics, hairdressing and fashion technology. The
Indian contigent participated in 15 trades and also had members from top companies participating.
Project
Areas of Collaboration
FICCI UKIBC MoU to meet the training requirements of the Government of West
Bengal
Co-operation regarding skills development, including but not limited to training,
assessment, certification and accreditation, market research, benchmarking,
quality assurance and implementation programs
v
v
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v
v
There shall be a focus on the following priority sectors identified by the
Government of West Bengal as essential for economic development in the State:
construction, food processing, retail, ICT, healthcare, English language training
and soft skills
Sharing the UK experience in ensuring qualified trainees meet the needs of
employers
To review and potentially undertake government supported programmes to
demonstrate best practices and models.
To utilise the collective expertise of UKISF for government funded programme for
the vulnerable groups.
To explore capacity and knowledge transfer to facilitate UK - West Bengal
cooperation
FICCI and UKIBC
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25
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Indian contingent for World Skills 2011 at UK High Commission
in Delhi prior to departure
World skills India team at Heathrow October 2011
, WorldSkills Competitions 2011 London
W
orldSkills London 2011 saw over 1,000 Competitors from over 50 countries/regions competing for gold in skill
competitions including everything from landscape gardening to mobile robotics, hairdressing and fashion technology. The
Indian contigent participated in 15 trades and also had members from top companies participating.
- Mr Sharad Talwar, CEO IndiaCan
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Partners
Scope
Highlights
IndiaCan offers well-integrated vocational programs under its brands ETEN,
IndiaCan and PurpleLeap, supported by a hybrid delivery model.The vision is to
transform lives of people by providing them certified job skills through innovative
learning systems and best in class customer experience at all touch points.
Under this partnership (Pearson & Educomp Solutions), IndiaCan:
IndiaCan is a 50:50 joint venture between Pearson, World's and UK's largest
education service provider educating more than 100 million people worldwide, and
Educomp Solutions, India's largest education company.
Provide talent for India's economic growth engine
Train over 500,000 persons 'ready to deploy' to the industry annually by 2012
Be the Top Vocational and Skill Development Company
Impacted lives of over 14,300 trainees through various government vocational
projects and plans to cover 34,500+ trainees in the near term.
95 centres all over the country.
Some innovative courses range from Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics &
Nutrition, Spoken English through a live teacher via a mobile phone
Adopted 18 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
and Uttar Pradesh under the PPP scheme (Public Private Partnership).
IndiaCan has successfully managed to upgrade these ITIs with significant
investments. Two of these ITIs (ITI Kurukshetra and ITI Kaithal) have been
addressed the best run ITIs in a recent study
v
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WINNER FOR "BEST UK-INDIA SKILLS PROVIDER"
UK INDIA SKILLS FORUM AWARDS 2011
In less than 3 years of
setting up the JV, we have
been able to encourage
80,000 enrollments in 2011
and have 350 enrolment
points
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n many ways, the
Isuccess of the India UK
partnership in skills was
tasted with the conversion
of intent into action. The
early joint ventures that
were signed between the
top companies on both
sides, actually instilled
confidence in the potential
of participating in the
Indian market through
existing large scale
partners.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
- Mr Sharad Talwar, CEO IndiaCan
27
Partners
Scope
Highlights
IndiaCan offers well-integrated vocational programs under its brands ETEN,
IndiaCan and PurpleLeap, supported by a hybrid delivery model.The vision is to
transform lives of people by providing them certified job skills through innovative
learning systems and best in class customer experience at all touch points.
Under this partnership (Pearson & Educomp Solutions), IndiaCan:
IndiaCan is a 50:50 joint venture between Pearson, World's and UK's largest
education service provider educating more than 100 million people worldwide, and
Educomp Solutions, India's largest education company.
Provide talent for India's economic growth engine
Train over 500,000 persons 'ready to deploy' to the industry annually by 2012
Be the Top Vocational and Skill Development Company
Impacted lives of over 14,300 trainees through various government vocational
projects and plans to cover 34,500+ trainees in the near term.
95 centres all over the country.
Some innovative courses range from Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics &
Nutrition, Spoken English through a live teacher via a mobile phone
Adopted 18 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
and Uttar Pradesh under the PPP scheme (Public Private Partnership).
IndiaCan has successfully managed to upgrade these ITIs with significant
investments. Two of these ITIs (ITI Kurukshetra and ITI Kaithal) have been
addressed the best run ITIs in a recent study
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
WINNER FOR "BEST UK-INDIA SKILLS PROVIDER"
In less than 3 years of
setting up the JV, we have
been able to encourage
80,000 enrollments in 2011
and have 350 enrolment
points
J
O
I
N
T

V
E
N
T
U
R
E
S
n many ways, the
Isuccess of the India UK
partnership in skills was
tasted with the conversion
of intent into action. The
early joint ventures that
were signed between the
top companies on both
sides, actually instilled
confidence in the potential
of participating in the
Indian market through
existing large scale
partners.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
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S
differentiator of the
Abilateral
partnership between
India and UK has been
the active interest of both
sides to pursue joint
projects and bids. In the
past, there have been
many consortia as well as
teaming of companies on
both sides to respond to
government tenders,
projects and other
opportunities available.
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Partners
Scope
Progress
Drawing upon City & Guilds' expertise in developing qualifications that are reflective of
global industry needs, its 130 years of leadership across 30 industry sectors and 600
qualifications that have certified over 18 lakh learners every year, IndiaSkills is poised
to change the dynamics of the Indian market.
IndiaSkills is a joint venture between Manipal Education Group, India and City & Guild,
UK.
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Knowledge transfer for systemic reform, eg designing the qualification framework
for the Ministry of Labour & Employment
exchange for capacity building of the training providers through quality assurance
framework, training of trainers, content development and certification
direct delivery of pilot projects to benefit the learners and market testing of
services emerging as a result of localization
IndiaSkills has set up 85 centers across 16 states to deliver high-quality training to
independent students as well as employees of corporate partners and beneficiaries
of government programs.
Around 10,000 students have been trained till date, with a placement rate of 98%
Developed 48 industry-specific qualifications of international standards across 12
sectors
RUNNERS UP FOR "BEST UK-INDIA SKILLS PROVIDER"
I I II
A MANIPAL EDUCATION- CITY & GUOLDS INITIATIVE
P
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differentiator of the
Abilateral
partnership between
India and UK has been
the active interest of both
sides to pursue joint
projects and bids. In the
past, there have been
many consortia as well as
teaming of companies on
both sides to respond to
government tenders,
projects and other
opportunities available.
28
Partners
Scope
Progress
Drawing upon City & Guilds' expertise in developing qualifications that are reflective of
global industry needs, its 130 years of leadership across 30 industry sectors and 600
qualifications that have certified over 18 lakh learners every year, IndiaSkills is poised
to change the dynamics of the Indian market.
IndiaSkills is a joint venture between Manipal Education Group, India and City & Guild,
UK.
v
v
v
v
v
v
Knowledge transfer for systemic reform, eg designing the qualification framework
for the Ministry of Labour & Employment
exchange for capacity building of the training providers through quality assurance
framework, training of trainers, content development and certification
direct delivery of pilot projects to benefit the learners and market testing of
services emerging as a result of localization
IndiaSkills has set up 85 centers across 16 states to deliver high-quality training to
independent students as well as employees of corporate partners and beneficiaries
of government programs.
Around 10,000 students have been trained till date, with a placement rate of 98%
Developed 48 industry-specific qualifications of international standards across 12
sectors
RUNNERS UP FOR "BEST UK-INDIA SKILLS PROVIDER"
I I II
A MANIPAL EDUCATION- CITY & GUOLDS INITIATIVE
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30
Project: Setting up Assessor Trainer Institute (ATI)
Partners
Scope
Progress
To draw expertise from reputed further education providers, private training organizations
and awarding bodies in the UK to ensure that candidates qualifying from Assessor training
Institutes(ATIs) receive highly skilled vocational training which is of international standard.
This shall also look into the huge requirement of 'skill instructors', which will get created
given the huge national focus on 'Skill Building for Employability', the partnership proposed
to create an institutional framework for developing Assessors and Trainers in specific
domains.
Centum - UKIBC partnership for setting up Assessor Trainer Institute (ATI)
The Assessor Training Institute project looks forward to evolve a consortium for
v
v
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v
v
Transfer standards in the industry verticals including competency frameworks and assessment for certification.
Share Curriculum for various levels of Certification.
Modification of Curriculum to suit the Indian market.
Training of Trainers of ATI Faculty (ATI Master Trainers).
A4e has been selected as the Lead Consortium partner and will now engage with the shortlisted respondents to form a consortium that will
work with Centum Learning Limited, MoU to this effect has been signed in Aug'11.
The Govt. of India in its 12th 5 Year plan is likely to set up 15 Assessor & Trainer Institutes in PPP across the country. The consortia will bid
for running these ATIs, an EOI for which may be released shortly. Centum Learning will bid to establish these with the UK consortia as their
technical partners.
Centum Learning and UKIBC Signed a MoU to further
knowledge transfer during the 7th JETCO Meeting in
New Delhi.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
31
30
Project: Setting up Assessor Trainer Institute (ATI)
Partners
Scope
Progress
To draw expertise from reputed further education providers, private training organizations
and awarding bodies in the UK to ensure that candidates qualifying from Assessor training
Institutes(ATIs) receive highly skilled vocational training which is of international standard.
This shall also look into the huge requirement of 'skill instructors', which will get created
given the huge national focus on 'Skill Building for Employability', the partnership proposed
to create an institutional framework for developing Assessors and Trainers in specific
domains.
Centum - UKIBC partnership for setting up Assessor Trainer Institute (ATI)
The Assessor Training Institute project looks forward to evolve a consortium for
v
v
v
v
v
v
Transfer standards in the industry verticals including competency frameworks and assessment for certification.
Share Curriculum for various levels of Certification.
Modification of Curriculum to suit the Indian market.
Training of Trainers of ATI Faculty (ATI Master Trainers).
A4e has been selected as the Lead Consortium partner and will now engage with the shortlisted respondents to form a consortium that will
work with Centum Learning Limited, MoU to this effect has been signed in Aug'11.
The Govt. of India in its 12th 5 Year plan is likely to set up 15 Assessor & Trainer Institutes in PPP across the country. The consortia will bid
for running these ATIs, an EOI for which may be released shortly. Centum Learning will bid to establish these with the UK consortia as their
technical partners.
Centum Learning and UKIBC Signed a MoU to further
knowledge transfer during the 7th JETCO Meeting in
New Delhi.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
33
Overview
Skills Development
The UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) started in April 2006 with the aim of enhancing educational links between India and the UK. In the
last five years, UKIERI has played a pivotal role in establishing a steep change in the educational relations between the two countries. In recognition of the
substantial achievements and building on the success of this initiative, the programme has been extended for 5 years from 2011 to 2016. The extension was
announced by the UK Prime Minister Mr. David Cameron and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in July 2010 and is being jointly funded by the
Indian and UK government.
The UK and India have much to gain from a partnership in Skills Development area since both face significant economic and social challenges and can draw
on the considerable expertise and experience that exists within the UK's existing skills sector. India has set extremely ambitious vocational skills targets and
will require the development of massive additional delivery capacity. This, in turn, will require an infrastructure that ensures that the training delivered
provides skills that are economically valuable and meet the needs of modern industry. UKIERI through this strand aims to facilitate the creation of strong
partnerships and joint ventures that can take on various parts of these "pipelines" for key sectors, locations or themes.
The programme aims to deliver systemic change by reaching out to larger numbers. It provides opportunities for professional and leadership development
of schools, higher education institutions and vocational institutions, support partnerships and develop student mobility
and skills development programmes
The main activities identified are based on the experience of UKIERI in the last five years, deliberations during various
policy dialogue events, outcomes from consultations, roundtable discussions and scoping for next phase of activity, that
have clearly demonstrated a need for more focus on both leadership and harmonization/mobility as enablers of
increased levels of collaboration, while innovation partnerships remain a strategic priority for both countries in their
plans for economic development. The focus on skills development, especially in India also has implications for labor
market development worldwide.
The Skills Strand will focus on capacity building for vocational education, enabling an increase in the level of engagement between our countries' respective
skills sectors, backed up by research to inform the development of innovative, viable and sustainable partnership models. The Strand will then identify and
support a small number of consortia to convert strong concepts into business propositions that can secure the necessary start-up funding.
The aim of the Capacity Building for Vocational Education Providers sub-strand is to support the development of the training capacity of Indian vocational
education schools/institutions by providing opportunities for UK institutions to form partnerships. It will do this by providing grants to UK FE colleges or
support organisations to enable them to work in partnership with vocational education schools/institutions.
Focus Areas
1. Leadership Development
2. Innovation Partnerships
3. Skill Development
4. Enhancing Mobility
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Objective
Partners
Scope
Progress
To empower street children with knowledge and skills necessary to protect their rights and help them, develop as respected, productive and
valued citizens.
HSBC and Butterflies signed MoU in 2011
Under this partnership, the Butterflies will work with HSBC towards Mobile Education and Resource Centre to:
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Organize a long term campaign to take education to those deprived children who are still outside the education net, like children who are living on streets, railway stations,
traffic signals in Delhi, bus stands and construction sites and enroll them in education and vocational training.
The project area includes 6 regular contact points of Butterflies and 3 newly identified traffic signal points.
Educate these children on life skills, computer literacy and encourage the habit of reading through the library provided in the mobile school.
All round development by providing health education on issues such as hygiene, STD, HIV/AIDS, teaching them yoga and physical training and offering them counseling
and guidance.
250 homeless, runaways, children of migrants, working children, children of slum and pavement dwellers
and orphans are getting benefit.
The mobile school brings the school to the doorstep of children who for various reasons are unable to get
admission to regular primary schools.
Access to quality formal education, One of the IL&FS skills training centres has been approved by SQA
Sensitization and support of the traffic police, restoration of families to their native places, and rehabilitation
of children back into their families.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
33
Overview
Skills Development
The UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) started in April 2006 with the aim of enhancing educational links between India and the UK. In the
last five years, UKIERI has played a pivotal role in establishing a steep change in the educational relations between the two countries. In recognition of the
substantial achievements and building on the success of this initiative, the programme has been extended for 5 years from 2011 to 2016. The extension was
announced by the UK Prime Minister Mr. David Cameron and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in July 2010 and is being jointly funded by the
Indian and UK government.
The UK and India have much to gain from a partnership in Skills Development area since both face significant economic and social challenges and can draw
on the considerable expertise and experience that exists within the UK's existing skills sector. India has set extremely ambitious vocational skills targets and
will require the development of massive additional delivery capacity. This, in turn, will require an infrastructure that ensures that the training delivered
provides skills that are economically valuable and meet the needs of modern industry. UKIERI through this strand aims to facilitate the creation of strong
partnerships and joint ventures that can take on various parts of these "pipelines" for key sectors, locations or themes.
The programme aims to deliver systemic change by reaching out to larger numbers. It provides opportunities for professional and leadership development
of schools, higher education institutions and vocational institutions, support partnerships and develop student mobility
and skills development programmes
The main activities identified are based on the experience of UKIERI in the last five years, deliberations during various
policy dialogue events, outcomes from consultations, roundtable discussions and scoping for next phase of activity, that
have clearly demonstrated a need for more focus on both leadership and harmonization/mobility as enablers of
increased levels of collaboration, while innovation partnerships remain a strategic priority for both countries in their
plans for economic development. The focus on skills development, especially in India also has implications for labor
market development worldwide.
The Skills Strand will focus on capacity building for vocational education, enabling an increase in the level of engagement between our countries' respective
skills sectors, backed up by research to inform the development of innovative, viable and sustainable partnership models. The Strand will then identify and
support a small number of consortia to convert strong concepts into business propositions that can secure the necessary start-up funding.
The aim of the Capacity Building for Vocational Education Providers sub-strand is to support the development of the training capacity of Indian vocational
education schools/institutions by providing opportunities for UK institutions to form partnerships. It will do this by providing grants to UK FE colleges or
support organisations to enable them to work in partnership with vocational education schools/institutions.
Focus Areas
1. Leadership Development
2. Innovation Partnerships
3. Skill Development
4. Enhancing Mobility
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Objective
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Scope
Progress
To empower street children with knowledge and skills necessary to protect their rights and help them, develop as respected, productive and
valued citizens.
HSBC and Butterflies signed MoU in 2011
Under this partnership, the Butterflies will work with HSBC towards Mobile Education and Resource Centre to:
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Organize a long term campaign to take education to those deprived children who are still outside the education net, like children who are living on streets, railway stations,
traffic signals in Delhi, bus stands and construction sites and enroll them in education and vocational training.
The project area includes 6 regular contact points of Butterflies and 3 newly identified traffic signal points.
Educate these children on life skills, computer literacy and encourage the habit of reading through the library provided in the mobile school.
All round development by providing health education on issues such as hygiene, STD, HIV/AIDS, teaching them yoga and physical training and offering them counseling
and guidance.
250 homeless, runaways, children of migrants, working children, children of slum and pavement dwellers
and orphans are getting benefit.
The mobile school brings the school to the doorstep of children who for various reasons are unable to get
admission to regular primary schools.
Access to quality formal education, One of the IL&FS skills training centres has been approved by SQA
Sensitization and support of the traffic police, restoration of families to their native places, and rehabilitation
of children back into their families.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Organizations awarded projects under the UKIERI Skills Strand in 2011
UK Lead Partner India Lead Partner Project Title
Improve Ltd Federation of Indian Chambers of Developing an SSC's Systems for Food Processing
Commerce and Industry Industry
London College of Fashion/ Pearl Academy of Fashion Global Fashion Skills Collaborative Networks:
University of Arts London Reskilling/Upskilling for Future Business Growth
The Grimsby Institute of Further & Delhi Management Association Skill Building in Supply Chain Management
Higher Education (GIFHE)
Brunel University National Institute of Technology Developing Management Training Materials for SMEs
Tiruchirappalli
Association of Colleges CL Educate India Ltd Developing Managers in Vocational Education &
Training (DMVET)
A4e Ltd Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Innovative and Application Oriented Capacity Building
Services Limited (IL&FS) of Trainers in West Bengal
Brunel University National Institute of Technology Preparing Graduates for Business Life
TruchirappalliI
VTCT - Vocational Training Cordia Educational Institutes Developing Vocational Education and Training VET in
Charitable Trust Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy in India
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Key Objectives
Impact, Outreach and Capacity Building
Projects awarded under the UKIERI Skills Development strand are varied and reaches out to the various quarters of the society. UKIERI has ensured to award
project proposals in different focus areas so that the impact and capacity building is across sectors, institutes and SMEs.
UKIERI aimed to reach out and impact various levels within the skills development space by awarding the project proposals for varied focus areas. On the one
hand a few awarded projects will substantiate and support policy level decisions through their work on developing systems, processes and structures for a
successful Sector Skills Council and on the other hand a few are being implemented at the ground level in an unorganized sector like Hairdressing and Beauty
Therapy.
The proposals seek to bring together the experience and knowledge of both the UK and India. Capacity building of training staff of vocational education
institutions by introducing innovative and application oriented methodology, to develop infrastructures to manage professional skills development and
enhance academia - employer engagement. The competences developed through these various initiatives will eventually facilitate institutions and employers
to meet the global challenge of skills development.
vTo provide opportunities to
organisations/consortia for
training need identification and
for delivery of training and setting
up of Centers of Excellence in
partnership with industry
bodies/SMEs to ensure skills'
providers and other bodies in the
UK and India are better equipped
to work with each other
vTo enable the development of a
strong Indian sector skills
infrastructure focusing on
employer engagement
approaches, developing
curriculum and qualifications,
certification and assessment etc
vTo develop an academic FE
leadership programme that
provides knowledge and skills
required for institutional
leadership in Further Education
institutions and colleges and
thereby creating sustainable
linkages between India and the
UK FEIs
vTo provide travel grants to
facilitate partner finding and
working on a full grant
proposal
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Organizations awarded projects under the UKIERI Skills Strand in 2011
UK Lead Partner India Lead Partner Project Title
Improve Ltd Federation of Indian Chambers of Developing an SSC's Systems for Food Processing
Commerce and Industry Industry
London College of Fashion/ Pearl Academy of Fashion Global Fashion Skills Collaborative Networks:
University of Arts London Reskilling/Upskilling for Future Business Growth
The Grimsby Institute of Further & Delhi Management Association Skill Building in Supply Chain Management
Higher Education (GIFHE)
Brunel University National Institute of Technology Developing Management Training Materials for SMEs
Tiruchirappalli
Association of Colleges CL Educate India Ltd Developing Managers in Vocational Education &
Training (DMVET)
A4e Ltd Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Innovative and Application Oriented Capacity Building
Services Limited (IL&FS) of Trainers in West Bengal
Brunel University National Institute of Technology Preparing Graduates for Business Life
TruchirappalliI
VTCT - Vocational Training Cordia Educational Institutes Developing Vocational Education and Training VET in
Charitable Trust Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy in India
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Key Objectives
Impact, Outreach and Capacity Building
Projects awarded under the UKIERI Skills Development strand are varied and reaches out to the various quarters of the society. UKIERI has ensured to award
project proposals in different focus areas so that the impact and capacity building is across sectors, institutes and SMEs.
UKIERI aimed to reach out and impact various levels within the skills development space by awarding the project proposals for varied focus areas. On the one
hand a few awarded projects will substantiate and support policy level decisions through their work on developing systems, processes and structures for a
successful Sector Skills Council and on the other hand a few are being implemented at the ground level in an unorganized sector like Hairdressing and Beauty
Therapy.
The proposals seek to bring together the experience and knowledge of both the UK and India. Capacity building of training staff of vocational education
institutions by introducing innovative and application oriented methodology, to develop infrastructures to manage professional skills development and
enhance academia - employer engagement. The competences developed through these various initiatives will eventually facilitate institutions and employers
to meet the global challenge of skills development.
vTo provide opportunities to
organisations/consortia for
training need identification and
for delivery of training and setting
up of Centers of Excellence in
partnership with industry
bodies/SMEs to ensure skills'
providers and other bodies in the
UK and India are better equipped
to work with each other
vTo enable the development of a
strong Indian sector skills
infrastructure focusing on
employer engagement
approaches, developing
curriculum and qualifications,
certification and assessment etc
vTo develop an academic FE
leadership programme that
provides knowledge and skills
required for institutional
leadership in Further Education
institutions and colleges and
thereby creating sustainable
linkages between India and the
UK FEIs
vTo provide travel grants to
facilitate partner finding and
working on a full grant
proposal
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
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Catering School Catering and Hospitality School Retail School
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Developing an SSC's Systems for Food Processing Industry
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Study, understand the present status, some brief of the gaps, demands, skill needs of
the sector,
provide a model for the effective planning, development and collating of Labour
Market Intelligence.
provide tools and templates and a process to support the development function of
an SSC. This may include occupational analysis, functional analysis and national
occupational standard templates and processes fit for purpose for the Indian Food
and Drink Processing Sector
develop and test a range of models for the delivery element of the SSC.
Proposal approved by UKERI in January 2012
Implementation kick off is likely to take place from May 2012
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
A dummy model of the IL&FS-A4e Vox centered to be created
as a result of this partnership
Project
Partners
Scope
Progress
Innovative and Application Oriented Capacity Building of Trainers in West Bengal
IL&FS Education and A4e, UK signed MoU in March 2012
Under this partnership, A4e UK will work with IL&FS Education to:
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Conduct training needs assessment and gap analysis
Review the course curriculum and conduct Content
Development Programmes
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Organise seminars to encourage replication of A4e VOX (Vocational Training)
Centres
Both the firms are conducting desk research for customising and adapting the A4e VOX Centres as per the skill set requirements in India
across various sectors including, Retail, Catering, Hospitality and Construction.
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Developing an SSC's Systems for Food Processing Industry
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Study, understand the present status, some brief of the gaps, demands, skill needs of
the sector,
provide a model for the effective planning, development and collating of Labour
Market Intelligence.
provide tools and templates and a process to support the development function of
an SSC. This may include occupational analysis, functional analysis and national
occupational standard templates and processes fit for purpose for the Indian Food
and Drink Processing Sector
develop and test a range of models for the delivery element of the SSC.
Proposal approved by UKERI in January 2012
Implementation kick off is likely to take place from May 2012
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
A dummy model of the IL&FS-A4e Vox centered to be created
as a result of this partnership
Project
Partners
Scope
Progress
Innovative and Application Oriented Capacity Building of Trainers in West Bengal
IL&FS Education and A4e, UK signed MoU in March 2012
Under this partnership, A4e UK will work with IL&FS Education to:
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Conduct training needs assessment and gap analysis
Review the course curriculum and conduct Content
Development Programmes
Conduct Trainer Development Programmes
Organise seminars to encourage replication of A4e VOX (Vocational Training)
Centres
Both the firms are conducting desk research for customising and adapting the A4e VOX Centres as per the skill set requirements in India
across various sectors including, Retail, Catering, Hospitality and Construction.
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Partnership further to CL's 'Skill School' initiative which is developing strategies to
meet the skills gaps in India's growing economy.
Career Launcher ltd and Association of Colleges (AOC)
Develop a program for existing junior and middle managers in the learning and
skills sector in India;
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Train 2 cohorts of 4 senior Indian VET staff/experts so that they will in turn be
able to deliver the DMVET Program in India to pilot cohorts of participants;
Deliver 2 initial pilot phase training periods to 2 cohorts of 32 DMVET
participants;
Equip participants in the program with the practical skills and knowledge to
become highly effective managers;
It is intended that the DMVET Program will become a fee based quality Continued
Professional Development offer for junior and middle managers in Indian VET
schools and colleges. The DMVET framework will become more robust as the
number of schools and colleges training staff on the program increases, this will in
turn enable DMVET to develop into a national training tool. Partners will continue
to work together to share ideas and support each other throughout the entire
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Scope
Partnership further to CL's 'Skill School' initiative which is developing strategies to
meet the skills gaps in India's growing economy.
Career Launcher ltd and Association of Colleges (AOC)
Develop a program for existing junior and middle managers in the learning and
skills sector in India;
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Train 2 cohorts of 4 senior Indian VET staff/experts so that they will in turn be
able to deliver the DMVET Program in India to pilot cohorts of participants;
Deliver 2 initial pilot phase training periods to 2 cohorts of 32 DMVET
participants;
Equip participants in the program with the practical skills and knowledge to
become highly effective managers;
It is intended that the DMVET Program will become a fee based quality Continued
Professional Development offer for junior and middle managers in Indian VET
schools and colleges. The DMVET framework will become more robust as the
number of schools and colleges training staff on the program increases, this will in
turn enable DMVET to develop into a national training tool. Partners will continue
to work together to share ideas and support each other throughout the entire
period in which the program is delivered.
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in sharing the knowledge
of work done and putting
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Scope
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Quality assurance and international accreditation for SELF (Skills for Employment in Leather
Fabrication), a skills training programme implemented by IL&FS Clusters
Mr. Mike Mirams, M/s Mirams Water House Ltd. UK representing the Scandinavian Business Academy
and IL&FS Education signed MoU on 15th December 2009
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Provide Course Approved Specification for Quality (CASQ) framework for design, delivery, &
accreditation of training in leather sector
Develop SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), manuals and guidelines for the SELF Programme.
Conduct Training of Trainer (ToT) Programmes
Evaluate the performance standards of the skill candidates, assess and certify them.
15000 youth have been trained and certified by the Scandinavian Business Academy. 12300
candidates have been successfully placed in the leather industry
Course manuals, hand book and other learning resources in various trades in the Leather Sector
have been developed.
Various skill courses are conducted successfully the under technical assistance of the Academy.
These courses are:
Leather Stitching Leather Fitting and Folding
Leather Skiving Leather Splitting
Mr. Mike Mirams, assessing the Training
Programme in one the Skill Centres
Mr. Mike Mirams reviewing the feedback
and assessment sheets with a Master Trainer
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Quality assurance and international accreditation for SELF (Skills for Employment in Leather
Fabrication), a skills training programme implemented by IL&FS Clusters
Mr. Mike Mirams, M/s Mirams Water House Ltd. UK representing the Scandinavian Business Academy
and IL&FS Education signed MoU on 15th December 2009
Under this partnership, M/s Mirams Water House Ltd will work with IL&FS Education to:
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Introduce international best practices, capacity build and improve productivity of the candidates
enrolled for SELF (Skills for Employment in Leather Fabrication) Programme
Provide Course Approved Specification for Quality (CASQ) framework for design, delivery, &
accreditation of training in leather sector
Develop SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), manuals and guidelines for the SELF Programme.
Conduct Training of Trainer (ToT) Programmes
Evaluate the performance standards of the skill candidates, assess and certify them.
15000 youth have been trained and certified by the Scandinavian Business Academy. 12300
candidates have been successfully placed in the leather industry
Course manuals, hand book and other learning resources in various trades in the Leather Sector
have been developed.
Various skill courses are conducted successfully the under technical assistance of the Academy.
These courses are:
Leather Stitching Leather Fitting and Folding
Leather Skiving Leather Splitting
Mr. Mike Mirams, assessing the Training
Programme in one the Skill Centres
Mr. Mike Mirams reviewing the feedback
and assessment sheets with a Master Trainer
Mirams Waterhouse Ltd
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Workshops and Meetings
Indias diversity calls for gaining perspective of leaders &
skills champions from across the world. Over the last few
years international collaboration have created a unique blend
of enhancing employability and linking skills to job
opportunities.
Dr Michael Milanovic, Chief Executive of University of Cambridge
ESOL Examinations in discussion with Mr. Sharda Prasad,
Director General Employment & Training and Chairman,
Joint Working Group on Education and Skills.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Special Workshop on Training of Trainers:
Models & Case Studies from UK held in September
to demonstrate to an Indian audience the models used in the UK
for training trainers and to highlight the particular expertise of
the UK college sector in delivering this training.
Rt. Hon David Blunkett, Member of Parliament,UK, delivering the
Inaugural address at the 4th Global Skills Summit, UK was also the
partner country.

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Introduction to Indian opportunity meet, February, London, UK
Session on Skills and Training in India, March 2011,
UKIBC Annual Summit, UK
UKISF Roundtable, 21 April 2011, New Delhi, India
Introduction to Indian opportunity & UKISF, April, Manchester, UK
UKISF Core Group meeting, 14 September 2011, New Delhi
Meeting of UK companies on Skills, September, London, UK
Meeting of the UKISF Core Group, 17th November 2011, New Delhi
Meeting of UK Core Group on Skills, November, London, UK
Joint Meetings in 2011
Focused Group Discussion(FGD) on English Language as an
employability skills was organised under the aegis of UK India Skills
Forum (UKISF) by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations and
FICCI. It identified the industry requirements for english proficiency
and current levels of achievement in language learning in Indian
vocational education. Models for benchmarking and measuring
standards to bridge the language skills gap between industry and
education were also discussed.
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Meeting of the UKISF Core Comittee
42
Workshops and Meetings
Indias diversity calls for gaining perspective of leaders &
skills champions from across the world. Over the last few
years international collaboration have created a unique blend
of enhancing employability and linking skills to job
opportunities.
Dr Michael Milanovic, Chief Executive of University of Cambridge
ESOL Examinations in discussion with Mr. Sharda Prasad,
Director General Employment & Training and Chairman,
Joint Working Group on Education and Skills.
UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
Special Workshop on Training of Trainers:
Models & Case Studies from UK held in September
to demonstrate to an Indian audience the models used in the UK
for training trainers and to highlight the particular expertise of
the UK college sector in delivering this training.
Rt. Hon David Blunkett, Member of Parliament,UK, delivering the
Inaugural address at the 4th Global Skills Summit, UK was also the
partner country.

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Introduction to Indian opportunity meet, February, London, UK
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UKISF Roundtable, 21 April 2011, New Delhi, India
Introduction to Indian opportunity & UKISF, April, Manchester, UK
UKISF Core Group meeting, 14 September 2011, New Delhi
Meeting of UK companies on Skills, September, London, UK
Meeting of the UKISF Core Group, 17th November 2011, New Delhi
Meeting of UK Core Group on Skills, November, London, UK
Joint Meetings in 2011
Focused Group Discussion(FGD) on English Language as an
employability skills was organised under the aegis of UK India Skills
Forum (UKISF) by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations and
FICCI. It identified the industry requirements for english proficiency
and current levels of achievement in language learning in Indian
vocational education. Models for benchmarking and measuring
standards to bridge the language skills gap between industry and
education were also discussed.
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Knowledge Reports
The UK skills and training sector has a number of interesting characteristics. Schools
and colleges are assessed and verified to ensure that the teaching and facilities are of a
sufficient standard to deliver particular qualifications. These qualifications are
nationally and internationally recognized, and flexible enough to account for prior
learning and lead to future development and higher level qualifications, through work,
training or further study. Sector Skills Councils ensure that training is responsive to
industry needs and the involvement of private employers in the sector is a notable
recent trend. This report is a compendium of best practices and case studies of select UK
organisations and Further education colleges.
The Indian economy has been witnessing phenomenal growth over
the last decade, and the country is now poised to be a preferred
destination for companies looking to expand their international
operations. Grant Thornton UK, Grant Thornton India and the UK India
Business Council have collaborated through this report, to present
both the opportunities and challenges for UK educational institutions
and investors considering expanding into India, and to provide
insights into the regulatory aspects that they will need to consider
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Knowledge Reports
The UK skills and training sector has a number of interesting characteristics. Schools
and colleges are assessed and verified to ensure that the teaching and facilities are of a
sufficient standard to deliver particular qualifications. These qualifications are
nationally and internationally recognized, and flexible enough to account for prior
learning and lead to future development and higher level qualifications, through work,
training or further study. Sector Skills Councils ensure that training is responsive to
industry needs and the involvement of private employers in the sector is a notable
recent trend. This report is a compendium of best practices and case studies of select UK
organisations and Further education colleges.
The Indian economy has been witnessing phenomenal growth over
the last decade, and the country is now poised to be a preferred
destination for companies looking to expand their international
operations. Grant Thornton UK, Grant Thornton India and the UK India
Business Council have collaborated through this report, to present
both the opportunities and challenges for UK educational institutions
and investors considering expanding into India, and to provide
insights into the regulatory aspects that they will need to consider
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UK India Skills Forum Awards
The UKISF awrads were constituted as an annual award with a view to facilitate the Indian companies/training providers who have
demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the skills agenda in India. It recognises the organisation that have supported the development
of vocational and soft skills, both in cities and rural areas, in basic and advanced levels, continuously ensuring the best possible quality
delivery.
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Best Vocational Trainer Provider - Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers
Best Train the Trainer India Can -
Best Skills Project in Centum Learningn Ltd Career Launcher
Rural Community Crux Management Services Pvt Ltd
Gram Tarang Employability and
Training Services
Best UK Skills Dundee college -
Provider Project
Outstanding commitment Pipal tree -
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UK-India
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Table of Winners : 2nd UKISF Awards 2011
CATEGORY WINNER RUNNERs UP
Best Skill Provider Apparel Training and Design Kushal (CREDAI-PUNE NSDC
Government Funded Centre (ATDC) Initiative)
Best Skill Provider IL&FS Education Limited BASIX Academy for Building
Bottom of the Pyramid' Lifelong Employability Limited
Best Skill Provider Private NIIT Foundation Mannat Foundation Trust
Best UK India Partnership IndiaCan Education Private Limited India Skills
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UK India Skills Forum Awards
The UKISF awrads were constituted as an annual award with a view to facilitate the Indian companies/training providers who have
demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the skills agenda in India. It recognises the organisation that have supported the development
of vocational and soft skills, both in cities and rural areas, in basic and advanced levels, continuously ensuring the best possible quality
delivery.
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Best Vocational Trainer Provider - Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers
Best Train the Trainer India Can -
Best Skills Project in Centum Learningn Ltd Career Launcher
Rural Community Crux Management Services Pvt Ltd
Gram Tarang Employability and
Training Services
Best UK Skills Dundee college -
Provider Project
Outstanding commitment Pipal tree -
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UK-India
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Table of Winners : 2nd UKISF Awards 2011
CATEGORY WINNER RUNNERs UP
Best Skill Provider Apparel Training and Design Kushal (CREDAI-PUNE NSDC
Government Funded Centre (ATDC) Initiative)
Best Skill Provider IL&FS Education Limited BASIX Academy for Building
Bottom of the Pyramid' Lifelong Employability Limited
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Skills for Manufacturing of Apparels through Research & Training (SMART)
programme under the Integrated Skill Development (ISDS) scheme of Ministry of
Textiles, GOI
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skills for the apparel industry
Appointed as the nodal agency under ISDS on pan India basis for imparting
vocational training to 1, 72,000 trainees over 5 years.
Already commenced 80 centres (25 ATDC-IGNOU Community Colleges with
SMART Courses, 31 ATDC-SMART Centres & over 24 SMART Skill Camps)
Since inception ATDC has trained nearly 80,000 trainees, about 40,000 between
1996-2008 and with a big leap of adding 40,000 between 2009-2011.
Trained about 200 trainers and enrolled over 9000 candidates for training since
January 2011
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Skills Programme for Inclusive Growth (SPRING), an initiative of IL&FS Education, with the support
of Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Govt of India for placement linked skill development
programme of rural youth below poverty line (BPL)
Identification of job opportunities in employment intensive sectors in manufacturing as well as
services, and mobilizing, training, certification & placement of rural BPL youth in the identified
jobs
The major sectors in which skills are imparted include, textiles & apparels, leather, engineering &
fabrication, construction, retail, hospitality and IT Enabled Services
Scale: Over 150,000 rural BPL youth have been trained through more than 300 decentralised
skill development centres
Placement linked: Over 90% of the trainees are placed in organized industries in
manufacturing and service sector
Cost effective: With the investment per trainee being equal to approximately 2 months of salary,
the programme is highly cost effective
Inclusive: The programme is aimed at rural BPL youth who are largely school dropouts
belonging to socially disadvantaged groups living in economically backward districts of India
Multi stakeholder partnerships: While the government of India provides 75% of the cost of
training, the remaining funds including the infrastructure are mobilized through industry,
institutions and community
Innovative training methodology: The content is developed in partnership with the industry
and delivered through an innovative method of technology enabled multimedia content, with
focus being practical training, and with third party assessment & certification
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Scope
Winning Streak
Skills for Manufacturing of Apparels through Research & Training (SMART)
programme under the Integrated Skill Development (ISDS) scheme of Ministry of
Textiles, GOI
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cities and rural areas, both basic and advanced levels of train the trainer,
continuously ensuring the best possible quality of services provided
train youth, women and also disadvantaged sections of society in employable
skills for the apparel industry
Appointed as the nodal agency under ISDS on pan India basis for imparting
vocational training to 1, 72,000 trainees over 5 years.
Already commenced 80 centres (25 ATDC-IGNOU Community Colleges with
SMART Courses, 31 ATDC-SMART Centres & over 24 SMART Skill Camps)
Since inception ATDC has trained nearly 80,000 trainees, about 40,000 between
1996-2008 and with a big leap of adding 40,000 between 2009-2011.
Trained about 200 trainers and enrolled over 9000 candidates for training since
January 2011
Nearly 78% of the trainees have been facilitated with the gainful employment
opportunities in the domestic and export apparel industries.
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SMART centre, EGMORE
Receiving the UK-India Skills Forum Award-2011
in the 4th Global Skill
WINNER FOR BEST SKILL PROVIDER (GOVERNMENT FUNDED)
Project
Scope
Winning Streak
Skills Programme for Inclusive Growth (SPRING), an initiative of IL&FS Education, with the support
of Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Govt of India for placement linked skill development
programme of rural youth below poverty line (BPL)
Identification of job opportunities in employment intensive sectors in manufacturing as well as
services, and mobilizing, training, certification & placement of rural BPL youth in the identified
jobs
The major sectors in which skills are imparted include, textiles & apparels, leather, engineering &
fabrication, construction, retail, hospitality and IT Enabled Services
Scale: Over 150,000 rural BPL youth have been trained through more than 300 decentralised
skill development centres
Placement linked: Over 90% of the trainees are placed in organized industries in
manufacturing and service sector
Cost effective: With the investment per trainee being equal to approximately 2 months of salary,
the programme is highly cost effective
Inclusive: The programme is aimed at rural BPL youth who are largely school dropouts
belonging to socially disadvantaged groups living in economically backward districts of India
Multi stakeholder partnerships: While the government of India provides 75% of the cost of
training, the remaining funds including the infrastructure are mobilized through industry,
institutions and community
Innovative training methodology: The content is developed in partnership with the industry
and delivered through an innovative method of technology enabled multimedia content, with
focus being practical training, and with third party assessment & certification
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Training of Below Poverty Line Youth in India
The first parameter is how many youth we can attract and train under this model.
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Mobilise poor school drop outs in the age group of 18-35 years from villages for
4-6 weeks of training on the specific skills useful for the construction Industry
at a training center closer to their village.
After two years of on the job training, Pipal Tree plans to offer an option to the
tradesman to opt for a government recognised diploma. Once the youth gets
this government recognised diploma, he can command industry salaries offered
to civil diploma holders which is around INR 25,000 to 30,000 per month to
start with.
This way a youth who is a school dropout, can progress to make higher wages of
INR 10,000 15,000 per month in two years and INR 25,000-30,000 per month
in three to four years. S/he also gets the prestige of having main stream
qualification after three to four years and gets the much sought after status in
the society.
Trained 3000 youth in one year in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
Running 12 training centres across 5 states i.e. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan,
Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Working with 10 large infrastructure construction companies from India.
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UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
WINNER OF CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT FOR QUALITY
Project
Scope
Winning Streak
Building Lifelong Employability (B-ABLE) nation-wide model for building a high
quality skilled workforce - both in the unorganized and the organized sectors.
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B-ABLE launched its initiative in 2009.
Currently more than 2700 students have completed their training and more than
3900 students are undergoing training in 48 courses
Outreach: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi,
Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Manipur, Punjab, Gujarat, Orissa, Jammu
and Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Tripura.
Sectors: building skills, farm & rural non-farm sector, Automobile, Hospitality &
Tourism, Construction, Food Processing, Healthcare, and Banking Insurance &
Finance.
Technology:
o An ERP solution for streamlining systems and processes.
o State-of-the-art Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System.
o Using VSATs, Web Conferencing for training delivery and to reach remote locations
59 Training centers, + 80 village based Common Service Centers.
Completion of training of 2700 students and more than 3900 students
undergoing training at various centers of B-ABLE.
48 courses in various domains like Farm & Rural non-farm sector, Automobile,
Hospitality & Tourism, Construction, Food Processing, Healthcare, and Banking
Insurance & Finance.
RUNNERS UP FOR BEST SKILL PROVIDER 'BOTTOM OF THE PYRAMID'
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Training of Below Poverty Line Youth in India
The first parameter is how many youth we can attract and train under this model.
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Mobilise poor school drop outs in the age group of 18-35 years from villages for
4-6 weeks of training on the specific skills useful for the construction Industry
at a training center closer to their village.
After two years of on the job training, Pipal Tree plans to offer an option to the
tradesman to opt for a government recognised diploma. Once the youth gets
this government recognised diploma, he can command industry salaries offered
to civil diploma holders which is around INR 25,000 to 30,000 per month to
start with.
This way a youth who is a school dropout, can progress to make higher wages of
INR 10,000 15,000 per month in two years and INR 25,000-30,000 per month
in three to four years. S/he also gets the prestige of having main stream
qualification after three to four years and gets the much sought after status in
the society.
Trained 3000 youth in one year in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
Running 12 training centres across 5 states i.e. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan,
Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Working with 10 large infrastructure construction companies from India.
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UK-India
Skills Forum
WINNER OF CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT FOR QUALITY
Project
Scope
Winning Streak
Building Lifelong Employability (B-ABLE) nation-wide model for building a high
quality skilled workforce - both in the unorganized and the organized sectors.
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B-ABLE launched its initiative in 2009.
Currently more than 2700 students have completed their training and more than
3900 students are undergoing training in 48 courses
Outreach: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi,
Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Manipur, Punjab, Gujarat, Orissa, Jammu
and Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Tripura.
Sectors: building skills, farm & rural non-farm sector, Automobile, Hospitality &
Tourism, Construction, Food Processing, Healthcare, and Banking Insurance &
Finance.
Technology:
o An ERP solution for streamlining systems and processes.
o State-of-the-art Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System.
o Using VSATs, Web Conferencing for training delivery and to reach remote locations
59 Training centers, + 80 village based Common Service Centers.
Completion of training of 2700 students and more than 3900 students
undergoing training at various centers of B-ABLE.
48 courses in various domains like Farm & Rural non-farm sector, Automobile,
Hospitality & Tourism, Construction, Food Processing, Healthcare, and Banking
Insurance & Finance.
RUNNERS UP FOR BEST SKILL PROVIDER 'BOTTOM OF THE PYRAMID'
ew Success Stories of
FUKISF Award Winners
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Project
Winning Streak
Mannat Foundation (to set up Rural BPOs) is established by Tata Power in
September 2009 to set up a Rural BPO in the rural area of Maharashtra
State (India). The project was jointly supported by Tata Power and TBSS
(Tata Business Support Services). The foundation has built with the
purpose of providing employment and making an impact on people's lives
by training and empowering them to lay a strong economic foundation.
The project was started with one centre and a small batch of 47 students
and has grown up to almost 430 'call agents' and two centres which
receives upto 50,000 calls per month. As of now, there are in all three
trainers and 13 Team Leaders. It has teamed up with TATA Docomo and has
a service of DHD (Dealer Help Desk)
RUNNERS UP FOR "BEST SKILLS PROVIDER (PRIVATE)
"All respect me and it feels great, I don't
feel of my age." "BPO brought me out of
depression. My personality has changed a
lot my fear has gone. I was short tempered
and now I am a different personality a
calm and composed person."
- Bharti Kadam
Sagar Yewale
Male, Age 22
Sagar Yewale (Male, Age 22) is half
paralytic his right side is paralyzed. He has
studied till 12th std and is working in BPO
as part-time employee. He earns
Rs.4000/- per month. As he is working, his
family is very happy with him and respects
him more. His quality at work is good and
he receives 120 calls in a day in just four
hours. Sometimes he does overtime too.
Bharati Kadam
(Female, Age 38)
Bharati Kadam (Female, Age 38) is over age and is still single.
She is severing her family by working in BPO since last one
and half years. When her father expired the family situation
was worst. She has got two brothers one of which is mentally
unstable and another is studying in 12th. She says I was at
home for two years and was in depression due to the
conditions at home. I never knew what BPO was till I came
here. With a smile on her face she says it's nice to work at
this place as there is no distinguish between employees. The
seniors are also very supportive. She is earning Rs.6000/-
per month
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Mannat Foundation (to set up Rural BPOs) is established by Tata Power in
September 2009 to set up a Rural BPO in the rural area of Maharashtra
State (India). The project was jointly supported by Tata Power and TBSS
(Tata Business Support Services). The foundation has built with the
purpose of providing employment and making an impact on people's lives
by training and empowering them to lay a strong economic foundation.
The project was started with one centre and a small batch of 47 students
and has grown up to almost 430 'call agents' and two centres which
receives upto 50,000 calls per month. As of now, there are in all three
trainers and 13 Team Leaders. It has teamed up with TATA Docomo and has
a service of DHD (Dealer Help Desk)
RUNNERS UP FOR "BEST SKILLS PROVIDER (PRIVATE)
"All respect me and it feels great, I don't
feel of my age." "BPO brought me out of
depression. My personality has changed a
lot my fear has gone. I was short tempered
and now I am a different personality a
calm and composed person."
- Bharti Kadam
Sagar Yewale
Male, Age 22
Sagar Yewale (Male, Age 22) is half
paralytic his right side is paralyzed. He has
studied till 12th std and is working in BPO
as part-time employee. He earns
Rs.4000/- per month. As he is working, his
family is very happy with him and respects
him more. His quality at work is good and
he receives 120 calls in a day in just four
hours. Sometimes he does overtime too.
Bharati Kadam
(Female, Age 38)
Bharati Kadam (Female, Age 38) is over age and is still single.
She is severing her family by working in BPO since last one
and half years. When her father expired the family situation
was worst. She has got two brothers one of which is mentally
unstable and another is studying in 12th. She says I was at
home for two years and was in depression due to the
conditions at home. I never knew what BPO was till I came
here. With a smile on her face she says it's nice to work at
this place as there is no distinguish between employees. The
seniors are also very supportive. She is earning Rs.6000/-
per month
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Challenges and Way Forward
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he ecosystem of India UK skills partnership has thrived due to the active participation of various stakeholders and partners supported by
both the governments. The interest and desire to work together has been from both sides, which resulted in partnerships evolving in such
a short span of time. The action in India UK skills space, in many ways has been like a fusion where ideas have converted into partnerships and
that in turn into opportunities and projects. Sustaining this momentum and energy will, however, require mammoth efforts and resources on
both sides.
One of the most important challenges in scaling up this work and breeding more partnerships is funding. Currently there is no formal funding
mechanism to support the activities that are undertaken under the scope of the joint working group. This strains the resources of the
stakeholders involved and also limits the opportunities for active implementation of the models and best practices. Lot of exploratory and
research work is required for forging partnerships for which some public funding is required.
The market situation in India is very different from elsewhere in the world. Lower prices are the norm and consumers are very value conscious
and therefore the price pointing is a barrier to expanding the scope of UK services in India. Large number of companies in the skills and training
space are medium scale and therefore, the services need to be designed to meet their expectations. These act as a barrier to finding common
ground and maintaining continuity in the business and skills dialogue.
As a way forward, both sides through the available bilateral platforms need to work together to create an overarching framework for
partnerships. There is a lot of work happening in the area of education and skills leading to projects and business generation which is being
handled by multiple organizations on both sides. It is important, hence, to create a larger framework which maps the existing practices and
identifies core strengths of each organization. This will help channelize the available resources and also compliment the efforts thus creating a
deeper impact. The initiative also requires a dedicated fund which can support the existing efforts to convert them into long term partnerships
which have a large scale impact.
Intensification of the skills partnership under JETCO is necessary. The dialogue now needs to look at creating models for businesses to interact
as well as deliver. The synergy that has been generated in the last few years needs to be harnessed to create programmes that will fast track
discussions in important systemic areas such as creation and framework of Sector Skills Councils, National Occupational Standards,
Development of Competency, Assessment and Certification, Training of Trainers, etc.
Given the optimism around the partnership between the two countries, it is not long away that companies on both sides shall partner and use
the efficiencies for venturing into other parts of the developing and developed world for creating a larger talent pool for better and more
prosperous humanity.
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Challenges and Way Forward
T
he ecosystem of India UK skills partnership has thrived due to the active participation of various stakeholders and partners supported by
both the governments. The interest and desire to work together has been from both sides, which resulted in partnerships evolving in such
a short span of time. The action in India UK skills space, in many ways has been like a fusion where ideas have converted into partnerships and
that in turn into opportunities and projects. Sustaining this momentum and energy will, however, require mammoth efforts and resources on
both sides.
One of the most important challenges in scaling up this work and breeding more partnerships is funding. Currently there is no formal funding
mechanism to support the activities that are undertaken under the scope of the joint working group. This strains the resources of the
stakeholders involved and also limits the opportunities for active implementation of the models and best practices. Lot of exploratory and
research work is required for forging partnerships for which some public funding is required.
The market situation in India is very different from elsewhere in the world. Lower prices are the norm and consumers are very value conscious
and therefore the price pointing is a barrier to expanding the scope of UK services in India. Large number of companies in the skills and training
space are medium scale and therefore, the services need to be designed to meet their expectations. These act as a barrier to finding common
ground and maintaining continuity in the business and skills dialogue.
As a way forward, both sides through the available bilateral platforms need to work together to create an overarching framework for
partnerships. There is a lot of work happening in the area of education and skills leading to projects and business generation which is being
handled by multiple organizations on both sides. It is important, hence, to create a larger framework which maps the existing practices and
identifies core strengths of each organization. This will help channelize the available resources and also compliment the efforts thus creating a
deeper impact. The initiative also requires a dedicated fund which can support the existing efforts to convert them into long term partnerships
which have a large scale impact.
Intensification of the skills partnership under JETCO is necessary. The dialogue now needs to look at creating models for businesses to interact
as well as deliver. The synergy that has been generated in the last few years needs to be harnessed to create programmes that will fast track
discussions in important systemic areas such as creation and framework of Sector Skills Councils, National Occupational Standards,
Development of Competency, Assessment and Certification, Training of Trainers, etc.
Given the optimism around the partnership between the two countries, it is not long away that companies on both sides shall partner and use
the efficiencies for venturing into other parts of the developing and developed world for creating a larger talent pool for better and more
prosperous humanity.
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supporting and showing
way ahead
The idea of this report originated from the need felt and queries generated to map the ecosystem of UK India Skills partnerships. Much has
happened in the last few years between the two countries; therefore this report is a small effort towards identifying the common points and
contours of the India UK partnership. The consolidation of data and facts was a mammoth exercise and it would not have been possible without
the active support of the partners on both sides. We thank everyone for their timely inputs and consolidated responses
We thank Ms. Vijaylakshmi Joshi, AS (Europe), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Sharda Prasad, DGET, Ministry of Labour & Employment
and their teams for the encouragement and support. The report would not have been possible without the constant guidance of Mr RCM Reddy,
Chairman FICCI Skills Development Forum and Co- Chair Joint Working Group on Education and Skills.
Thanks are also due to our UK partners the UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and UK India Business Council (UKIBC) for connecting us to all the
UK companies who have actively participated in UKISF since its inception.
We sincerely hope that this report will play an important role in motivating existing partners to perform better and new partners to come
together to forge new partnerships.
Thank You.
Project Team:
FICCI Ms Pooja Gianchandani, Director & Head, Skills Development
Mr Deepak Boora, Assistant Director
Ms Meenu Jha, Research Associate
Mr Subhadip Biswas, Research Associate
UKTI - Ms Sunita Kapoor, Advisor Trade and Investment
UKIBC- Mr. Jesh Rajasingham, Education Advisor
Thank You
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www.ilfsets.com/skilldevelopment/
The idea of this report originated from the need felt and queries generated to map the ecosystem of UK India Skills partnerships. Much has
happened in the last few years between the two countries; therefore this report is a small effort towards identifying the common points and
contours of the India UK partnership. The consolidation of data and facts was a mammoth exercise and it would not have been possible without
the active support of the partners on both sides. We thank everyone for their timely inputs and consolidated responses
We thank Ms. Vijaylakshmi Joshi, AS (Europe), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Sharda Prasad, DGET, Ministry of Labour & Employment
and their teams for the encouragement and support. The report would not have been possible without the constant guidance of Mr RCM Reddy,
Chairman FICCI Skills Development Forum and Co- Chair Joint Working Group on Education and Skills.
Thanks are also due to our UK partners the UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and UK India Business Council (UKIBC) for connecting us to all the
UK companies who have actively participated in UKISF since its inception.
We sincerely hope that this report will play an important role in motivating existing partners to perform better and new partners to come
together to forge new partnerships.
Thank You.
Project Team:
FICCI Ms Pooja Gianchandani, Director & Head, Skills Development
Mr Deepak Boora, Assistant Director
Ms Meenu Jha, Research Associate
Mr Subhadip Biswas, Research Associate
UKTI - Ms Sunita Kapoor, Advisor Trade and Investment
UKIBC- Mr. Jesh Rajasingham, Education Advisor
Thank You
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UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
The Manipal-City & Guilds Joint Policy Advisory Group is an initiative of the joint venture between the UK vocational qualifications provider
City & Guilds and Manipal Global Education Services. Our goal is to promote an evidence-based approach to skills policy in India and to
provide strategic intelligence to help shape an effective skills landscape in the country. This work complements that of the MCG delivery arm,
IndiaSkills, which is directly providing skills and qualifications to Indian learners.
Our first report, entitled A Global Study to get India World-Ready, was published in 2011 and focuses on what lessons India can draw from
international experience as it sets up its system of Sector Skills Councils. In the coming years, we plan to produce a range of materials to
support stakeholders in addressing policy-related issues, from large research reports to pocket-sized policy analyses of a specific issue.
The team, based in Delhi, is jointly headed up by Rajat Khawas and Chris Sims. Rajat is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Management and
brings over 14 years' experience in education and training in both the Indian and global markets. Chris graduated from Cambridge University
and has worked on international policy analysis and development for over 12 years, including 8 years with the UK Foreign Office and 3 years
with the Centre for Skills Development, City & Guilds' research and development body.
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UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
The Manipal-City & Guilds Joint Policy Advisory Group is an initiative of the joint venture between the UK vocational qualifications provider
City & Guilds and Manipal Global Education Services. Our goal is to promote an evidence-based approach to skills policy in India and to
provide strategic intelligence to help shape an effective skills landscape in the country. This work complements that of the MCG delivery arm,
IndiaSkills, which is directly providing skills and qualifications to Indian learners.
Our first report, entitled A Global Study to get India World-Ready, was published in 2011 and focuses on what lessons India can draw from
international experience as it sets up its system of Sector Skills Councils. In the coming years, we plan to produce a range of materials to
support stakeholders in addressing policy-related issues, from large research reports to pocket-sized policy analyses of a specific issue.
The team, based in Delhi, is jointly headed up by Rajat Khawas and Chris Sims. Rajat is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Management and
brings over 14 years' experience in education and training in both the Indian and global markets. Chris graduated from Cambridge University
and has worked on international policy analysis and development for over 12 years, including 8 years with the UK Foreign Office and 3 years
with the Centre for Skills Development, City & Guilds' research and development body.
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UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
A4e Ltd. (formerly Action for Employment) is a global organisation that manages and delivers public services in partnership with the
Government, public and private sector organisations and the not for profit sector. With presence in 11 countries, the overall goal is to improve
people's lives through social change. A4e provides specialised services to its stakeholders for long term and sustainable impact on their lives.
A4e India Pvt Ltd. is a 100% subsidy of A4e ltd headquartered at New Delhi. It's mission is to implement A4e's Prime Contractor model in
India and to create a Credible, Collaborative, Competency based and Transparent skills training system. A4e is working closely with the
Government of India for delivering globally benchmarked skills for the bottom of pyramid clients on a pan-India basis, especially with the
Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Labour & Employment. It has also played an active role in the re-design of the National Rural
Livelihood Mission by offering knowledge inputs on the prime contracting model. It is also working with private sector organisations,
corporate foundations, non-governmental, inter-governmental and local community organisations through the A4e India Skills Consortium
for catalysing & converging efforts around skills development in the country. A4e is also facilitating knowledge exchange between Vocational
Training Providers (VTPs) of India and UK .
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UKISF
UK-India
Skills Forum
A4e Ltd. (formerly Action for Employment) is a global organisation that manages and delivers public services in partnership with the
Government, public and private sector organisations and the not for profit sector. With presence in 11 countries, the overall goal is to improve
people's lives through social change. A4e provides specialised services to its stakeholders for long term and sustainable impact on their lives.
A4e India Pvt Ltd. is a 100% subsidy of A4e ltd headquartered at New Delhi. It's mission is to implement A4e's Prime Contractor model in
India and to create a Credible, Collaborative, Competency based and Transparent skills training system. A4e is working closely with the
Government of India for delivering globally benchmarked skills for the bottom of pyramid clients on a pan-India basis, especially with the
Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Labour & Employment. It has also played an active role in the re-design of the National Rural
Livelihood Mission by offering knowledge inputs on the prime contracting model. It is also working with private sector organisations,
corporate foundations, non-governmental, inter-governmental and local community organisations through the A4e India Skills Consortium
for catalysing & converging efforts around skills development in the country. A4e is also facilitating knowledge exchange between Vocational
Training Providers (VTPs) of India and UK .
Indias farmers are facing huge changes. Technology developments and a rising population in need of food call for new skills within the agriculture sector, but
migration to the booming cities offers rural people new, alternative opportunities. Whether they stay on the land or not, farmers need skill development to be
able to thrive in modern India. But what they should train in, and how training can reach them, are complex issues.
This is just one of the big questions facing Indias decision makers in the area of skills development. At Manipal-City & Guilds we want to contribute to these
strategic challenges, in addition to the work we do delivering skills on the ground. Our Joint Policy Advisory Group, based in Delhi, is working to develop
evidence-based approaches to policy that can help support decision makers. To learn about our work, find out how you can partner with us, or to join the
debate, go to www.manipalcityandguilds.com.
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largest and oldest apex business organization in
India
Industry Voice for Policy Change: FICCI has direct
membership from the private as well as public
sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect
membership of over 83,000 companies from
regional chambers of commerce
Governments Trusted Partner: works closely with
the government on policy issues, enhancing
efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business
opportunities for industry
Global Partnerships with 77 countries across the
world carry forward our initiatives in inclusive
development, which encompass health, education,
livelihood, governance, skill development, etc
Indias farmers are facing huge changes. Technology developments and a rising population in need of food call for new skills within the agriculture sector, but
migration to the booming cities offers rural people new, alternative opportunities. Whether they stay on the land or not, farmers need skill development to be
able to thrive in modern India. But what they should train in, and how training can reach them, are complex issues.
This is just one of the big questions facing Indias decision makers in the area of skills development. At Manipal-City & Guilds we want to contribute to these
strategic challenges, in addition to the work we do delivering skills on the ground. Our Joint Policy Advisory Group, based in Delhi, is working to develop
evidence-based approaches to policy that can help support decision makers. To learn about our work, find out how you can partner with us, or to join the
debate, go to www.manipalcityandguilds.com.
256, Ground Floor, Okhla Ind Estate, Phase-3, New Delhi-110020. INDIA Phone: 91 11 4055 5000, Fax: 91 11 4055 5032
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Our Legacy: Established in 1927, FICCI is the
largest and oldest apex business organization in
India
Industry Voice for Policy Change: FICCI has direct
membership from the private as well as public
sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect
membership of over 83,000 companies from
regional chambers of commerce
Governments Trusted Partner: works closely with
the government on policy issues, enhancing
efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business
opportunities for industry
Global Partnerships with 77 countries across the
world carry forward our initiatives in inclusive
development, which encompass health, education,
livelihood, governance, skill development, etc
About FICCI
Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence, its
industrialization, and its emergence as one of the most rapidly growing global economies. FICCI has contributed to this historical process by encouraging debate,
articulating the private sector's views and influencing policy.
A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry.
FICCI draws its membership from the corporate sector, both private and public, including SMEs and MNCs; FICCI enjoys an indirect membership of over 2,50,000
companies from various regional chambers of commerce.
FICCI provides a platform for sector specific consensus building and networking and as the first port of call for Indian industry and the international business
community.
Our Vision
To be the thought leader for industry, its voice for policy change and its guardian for effective implementation.
Our Mission
To carry forward our initiatives in support of rapid, inclusive and sustainable growth that encompass health, education, livelihood, governance and skill
development.
To enhance efficiency and global competitiveness of Indian industry and to expand business opportunities both in domestic and foreign markets through a range
of specialised services and global linkages.
Contact
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Federation House, Tansen Marg,
New Delhi -110001 New Delhi - 110001
Ph: 011 -23738760-70
E-mail:ukisf@ficci.com
deepak.boora@ficci.com
www.ficci.com

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