Meeting of the National Skills Qualification Committee (NSQC) held

The 50th Meeting (Phase I) of the National Skills Qualification Committee (NSQC) was held on 08 July 2026 under the Chairpersonship of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Chairperson, National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). NCVET is organising the 50th Meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) in a phased manner. Phase-I was held on 8th July 2026, while Phase-II will be convened on 15th July 2026 as a special commemorative session in a ceremonial format to mark the Committee’s landmark 50th meeting.

The 50th Meeting (Phase I) was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Gaba, Executive Member, NCVET; Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Bhati, Director, NCVET; members of the NSQC representing Central Ministries and Departments, including the Ministry of Rural Development and the Ministry of Labour and Employment; representatives of Awarding Bodies, Sector Skill Councils, industry experts and other key stakeholders

Speaking at the meeting, Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Chairperson, NCVET, emphasized that through the sustained efforts of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the regulatory framework of NCVET, the skilling ecosystem must continue to promote innovation, strengthen quality assurance and remain closely aligned with industry requirements to build a globally competitive and future-ready workforce. (UPDATED ON 9TH JULY 2026)