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Q3 (IAS/2017) Economy › Schemes, Inclusion & Social Sector › Skill development schemes Official Key

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

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is designed to recognise and certify the existing skills of persons with prior learning experience[1], particularly targeting those who have acquired skills through informal or traditional means. The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to evaluate the skills of construction workers acquired through informal means on pre-determined parameters.[2] This directly confirms that RPL is specifically used for certifying skills of construction workers who learned through traditional channels rather than formal training.

Option B is incorrect as RPL refers to a training and assessment process used to evaluate a person's existing skill sets, knowledge and experience gained either by formal, non-formal or informal learning[3], not for enrolling persons in university distance learning programs. Option C is incorrect because RPL is about skill certification, not job reservation in public sector undertakings. Option D is misleading because while RPL is part of skill development initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)[1], its primary purpose is recognizing existing skills rather than certifying fresh trainees.

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  1. [1] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 19: Population and Demographic Dividend > TACKLING SKILL DEFICIT THROUGH HUMAN CAPITAL > p. 574
  2. [2] https://niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-06/Final-report-of-Sub-Group-Report-on-Skill-Development.pdf
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This is a classic 'Scheme Definition' question derived from the core philosophy of the Skill India Mission (PMKVY). It rewards aspirants who understand the *mechanism* of a scheme (certifying informal skills) rather than just memorizing its launch date. If you understood that 'Prior Learning' implies validating skills acquired outside formal classrooms (like construction work), the answer was self-evident.

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Does the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Scheme in India certify skills acquired by construction workers through traditional/informal channels?
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Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 19: Population and Demographic Dividend > TACKLING SKILL DEFICIT THROUGH HUMAN CAPITAL > p. 574
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“Skill mismatch is another reason. Government interventions so far to overcome skill deficit under Skill India Mission: • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) PMKVY is dealt by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and is meant for both rural and urban areas. It enables a large number of prospective youth to take up: • Short-Term Training (STT). STT is for fresh skilling of school/college drop-outs and unemployed youth. STT is provided through empanelled training centres/training providers. Training Providers are mandated to organise placements/Rozgar Melas every 6 months. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - to recognise and certify the existing skills b. of persons with prior learning experience and also to take up special projects to address the skill requirements of groups which are under-represented or require special initiatives and efforts.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly defines Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as recognising and certifying existing skills of persons with prior learning experience.
  • States RPL is used to address skill requirements of under-represented groups, implying certification of non-formally acquired skills.
Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 19: Population and Demographic Dividend > TACKLING SKILL DEFICIT THROUGH HUMAN CAPITAL > p. 575
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“• 2. Craftsman Training Scheme Under this scheme, long-term vocational training in around 137 trades is imparted through around 15,700 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The scheme is being implemented by MSDE.• National Career Service Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. 3. with a focus on providing right skills and generating employment. As per the Period Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2017-18, only 13.53 per cent of the persons in the productive age group (15-59 years) have received skill training. Moreover, among these 13.53 per cent, only 2.26 per cent have received formal vocational/technical training. Thus, there is need for a lot more emphasis to improve the current situation of skill deficit.”
Why this source?
  • Reports very low rates of formal vocational/technical training, indicating many workers possess skills acquired outside formal channels.
  • Highlights the need for measures beyond formal training, supporting the role of RPL in recognising informal/traditional skills.
Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 3: Poverty, Inequality and Unemployment > Merceasing Casualisation in India > p. 56
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“The reasons for increasing casualisation may be as follows: • Migration of disguised employed rural workers to urban areas in search of non-farm employment and where they get employment mostly as casual workers due to lack of proper skills and training. • Due to rapid growth in the real estate sector in urban areas and MGNREGS in rural areas there has been an increased employment in the construction sector, thereby resulting in rise in casual or daily-rated workers. • Informalisation has also led to casualisation of workforce. Solution to it lies in educational reforms and more skill development initiatives by the government.”
Why this source?
  • Describes rapid growth in the construction sector and rise in casual/daily-rated workers due to lack of proper skills and training.
  • Identifies construction workers as a likely target group whose informally acquired skills would benefit from certification like RPL.
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