Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to

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Q: 3 (IAS/2017)
Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to

question_subject: 

Economics

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,74,100,74,12,11,77

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{'distance learning programmes': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'national skill development programme': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'skilled jobs': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'prior learning scheme': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'trainees': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'construction workers': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'skills': [0, 0, 1, 3], 'universities': [0, 0, 2, 5], 'public sector undertakings': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'recognition': [0, 0, 1, 3], 'traditional channels': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

`Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme` refers to a program that validates and certifies skills and knowledge that an individual has acquired informally or outside a formal learning environment. It`s typically focused on sectors where skills are often learned through non-formal channels, such as the construction industry.

Option 1 is correct since the skill sets construction workers acquire through traditional, often non-formal, channels can be certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme. This certification helps increase their job prospects and earning potential.

Option 2 is incorrect. Distance learning in universities is a form of formal education, and thus does not pertain to the Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

Option 3 is also incorrect. The scheme is not concerned with reserving jobs for the rural and urban poor in public sector undertakings, but rather with recognizing and certifying existing skills.

Option 4 is not accurate. The Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme does not handle certification of skills obtained under the National Skill Development Programme. That programme has its own certification process.