Vikalp
Wed, 10/05/2022 - 02:50 5 Min Read

Vikalp was a skill voucher pilot project, acknowledged as the model for NSDC's STAR Scheme (a INR 1,000 crore skill development scheme launched by the Ministry of Finance). A vikalp voucher is an instrument given to an individual, which enables him to obtain training from any training institute accredited with the provider of the voucher.

Demonstrate the benefits of using the Voucher model in skill development - as compared to existing models of intervention for skill development / funding of skill development programs.

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