Recently an innovative project called ‘NIPUN’ for skill training of construction workers i.e. National Initiative for Promotion of Skills of Construction Workers was launched.
Creating the labor force of the future for the skillful construction industry which will spur innovation and large-scale growth in the country.
The construction sector is on track to become the largest employer by 2022, and will require over 45 million qualified workers over the next ten years.
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Skilled Project:
The basic objective of the project is to train over 1 lakh construction workers through new skilling and upskilling programmes.
Project Nipun is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
This project is being operated under the flagship program of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).
The transformative impact of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) has reduced the vulnerability of urban poor households by providing skills and employment opportunities to urban residents, especially the youth.
Implementing Agency:
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) : The Hindu Analysis
NSDC is the nodal and implementing agency under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
NSDC will be responsible for overall execution of training, monitoring and candidate tracking.
Skilled Project Implementation : The Hindu Analysis
Project implementation is divided into three parts:
Training through Recognition of Prior Training (RPL) at construction sites : The Hindu Analysis
Onsite skill training will be provided to around 80,000 construction workers through industry associations under RPL certification, branded with MoHUA.
Training through New Skills (SSC) by Plumbing and Infrastructure Sector Skill Council : The Hindu Analysis
About 14,000 candidates will gain new skills through the Plumbing and Infrastructure Sector Skill Council (SSC) in trades that have potential for placement.
International placement through industries/builders/contractors : The Hindu Analysis
The courses are in line with the National Skill Qualification Framework.
It will be provided only at recognized and affiliated training centres.
It is also envisaged that NSDC will house around 12,000 people in foreign countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Gulf countries.
Benefits associated with the skillful project:
Access to New Opportunities : The Hindu Analysis
Skilled project will enable construction workers to find better job opportunities, increase their wages and even get overseas placements.
Entrepreneurial spirit : The Hindu Analysis
It is encouraged and supported by providing access to self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities to urban workers.
This initiative will enable construction workers to be more efficient.
Skill Advancement : The Hindu Analysis
Construction workers can adopt advanced skills keeping in view the future trends in the construction industry by upgrading their capabilities and diversifying their skills.
The ministry also faced technology challenges, which led to the implementation of six light house projects in record time, using technology and local materials to build sustainable green buildings.
Growth of Economy : The Hindu Analysis
The construction industry is an important contributor to the country’s GDP, so this scheme will catalyze the growth of GDP.
Social Security : The Hindu Analysis
It will provide trainees with digital skills like ‘Skill Insurance’, three years accidental insurance with coverage of Rs 2 lakh, cashless transactions and EPF and BOCW facilities.
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