given autonomous status. A revised framework will be put in place for outcome-based accreditation and credit-based programmes. - Govt proposes to leverage and SWAYAM Platform information technology launch SWAYAM platform with at least 350 online courses. This would enable students to virtually attend the courses taught by the best faculty; access high quality reading resources; participate in discussion forums; take tests and earn academic grades. Access to SWAYAM would be widened by linkage with DTH channels, dedicated to education. - Govt. proposes to establish a as an National Testing Agency National Testing Agency autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct all entrance examinations for higher education institutions. This free CBSE, AICTE and other premier institutions from these so that they can administrative responsibilities focus more on academics. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKK) - PMKK have already been promoted in more than Govt now propose to extend these to more than 60 districts. Kendras 600 districts across the country. 100 India International Skills Center will be established across the country. These centers would offer advanced training and also courses in foreign languages. SANKALP - In 2017-18, govt also proposes to launch the Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion Programme (SANKALP) at a cost of SANKALP will provide to Rs. 4,000 crore. market relevant training 3.5 crore youth. STRIVE - The next of Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) will also be launched in 2017-18 at a cost of Rs. 2,200 crores. It will focus on improving the quality and market relevance of vocational training provided in ITIs and strengthen the apprenticeship programmes through industry cluster approach. Textile, Leather and Footware industries - A special scheme for creating employment in the textile sector has already been launched. A similar scheme will be implemented for the leather and footwear industries. Special Tourism Zones - Tourism is a big employment generator and has a multiplier impact on the economy. 5 Special Tourism Zones, anchored on SPVs, will be set up in partnership with the States. India 2.0 - Incredible India 2.0 Campaign will be launched across the world. D. THE POOR AND THE UNDERPRIVILEGED Mahila Shakti Kendra - begins with the girl child and Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas women. Mahila Shakti Kendra will be set up at village level with an allocation of Rs. in Centers. This will provide one stop 500 crore 14 lakh ICDS Anganwadi convergent
given autonomous status. A revised framework will be put in place for outcome-based accreditation and credit-based programmes. SWAYAM Platform - Govt proposes to leverage information technology and launch SWAYAM platform with at least 350 online courses. This would enable students to virtually attend the courses taught by the best faculty; access high quality reading resources; participate in discussion forums; take tests and earn academic grades. Access to SWAYAM would be widened by linkage with DTH channels, dedicated to education. National Testing Agency - Govt. proposes to establish a National Testing Agency as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct all entrance examinations for higher education institutions. This free CBSE, AICTE and other premier institutions from these administrative responsibilities so that they can focus more on academics. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKK) - PMKK have already been promoted in more than 60 districts. Govt now propose to extend these Kendras to more than 600 districts across the country. 100 India International Skills Center will be established across the country. These centers would offer advanced training and also courses in foreign languages. SANKALP - In 2017-18, govt also proposes to launch the Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion Programme (SANKALP) at a cost of Rs. 4,000 crore. SANKALP will provide market relevant training to 3.5 crore youth. STRIVE - The next of Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) will also be launched in 2017-18 at a cost of Rs. 2,200 crores. It will focus on improving the quality and market relevance of vocational training provided in ITIs and strengthen the apprenticeship programmes through industry cluster approach. Textile, Leather and Footware industries - A special scheme for creating employment in the textile sector has already been launched. A similar scheme will be implemented for the leather and footwear industries. Special Tourism Zones - Tourism is a big employment generator and has a multiplier impact on the economy. 5 Special Tourism Zones, anchored on SPVs, will be set up in partnership with the States. India 2.0 - Incredible India 2.0 Campaign will be launched across the world. D. THE POOR AND THE UNDERPRIVILEGED Mahila Shakti Kendra - Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas begins with the girl child and women. Mahila Shakti Kendra will be set up at village level with an allocation of Rs. 500 crore in 14 lakh ICDS Anganwadi Centers. This will provide one stop convergent