MSDE firms up strategy for trainers’ development; proposes blending of digital and classroom learning

The ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship has proposed blending of digital content into classroom learning using digital tools and resources as part of its trainer development strategy for skilling, developed by the Future Right Skills Network (FRSN).

“To cater to the vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047, the ministry has laid out a roadmap where trainers from short-term and long-term skilling ecosystems will be equipped with the right skills and technology to help learners participate in the future market,” MSDE said in a statement issued on Friday.

Besides, it has laid out a blueprint to improve the efficiency of existing trainers through recognition, performance evaluation, motivation, and up-skilling.


The recommendations will be validated in different Indian states to gather the responses of trainers, learners, and other stakeholders of the skilling ecosystem before its large-scale implementation, the ministry said.

As per the statement, the drafting of the trainer development strategy has been facilitated by Quest Alliance and supported by FRSN, a collaboration between Accenture, Cisco, J.P. Morgan and SAP.

“The initiative aims to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nationwide trainers across sectors for long-term skilling,” it said.

“Additionally, the mentioned strategies will address the gaps in staffing and training capacity and; the shortage of qualified trainers in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector which impacts the quality and effectiveness of skill development programs and reduces attrition of qualified trainers due to irregular employment, limited career advancement opportunities, and low pay,” it added.

“The absolute demand and quality of trainers required for short-duration government-sponsored skill programs has increased significantly as these programs expand in scope and coverage and increasingly cater to futuristic job roles,” Atul Kumar Tiwari, secretary, MSDE said.

“The development strategy will pave the way for a stronger skilling ecosystem with a holistic approach to trainer development,” Tiwari added.