Here is Question No. 3 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2017
Q3. ‘Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
a) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels
b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes
c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor is some public sector undertakings
d) Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development programme
Answer – A
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Scheme
- It aims to promote decentralization and local governance for better planning and implementation of skill development programmes.
- It is being implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
- It recognizes the value of learning acquired outside a formal setting and provides a government certificate for an individual’s skills. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
- Candidates receive exposure to concepts of digital and financial literacy and accidental insurance coverage for three years free of cost.
- No fee is charged from a candidate for participating in the RPL programme and every successfully certified candidate receives Rs. 500.
- This initiative is part of a larger programme on ‘Skill Development Planning at the level of Gram Panchayat’ that focuses on introducing RPL in a structured manner in various gram panchayats across the country.
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