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The government will soon set up a high-level panel for smooth implementation of the National Credit Framework (NCrF), which aims at integrating academic education and skilling in India..
A senior official told ET that the government foresees multiple challenges in implementing the NCrF, including standardisation across different qualification frameworks while addressing the unique needs of each stream..
"The high-level committee will have to address issues related to maintaining the privacy of Aadhaar-enabled student registration and an academic bank of credit account that will have students' data," the official said...
In a recent circular, seen by ET, the government directed the University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education to set up committees at their levels to fulfil the roles and responsibilities under the NCrF, besides suggesting the related autonomous bodies to use the expertise of the high-level committee for any guidance when required...
The main components of the NCrF include credits earned by virtue of completed academic education, credits earned by virtue of undergoing vocational education, training/skill programme, credit points earned by virtue of relevant experiential learning including relevant experience and professional levels acquired...
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