Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. NEW DELHI: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) signed an agreement with NIIT Foundation, granting recognition to NIIT Foundation as an Awarding Body (Dual). With this recognition, NIIT Foundation will be eligible to directly conduct training, undertake assessments, and award NSQF-aligned certifications for approved qualifications across its pan-India network, in accordance with the regulatory framework of NCVET.
The agreement signing ceremony was chaired by Shri Niranjan Kumar Sudhansu, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Executive Member, NCVET. The ceremony was also attended by Lt. Col. Vikram Singh Bhati, Director, Recognition, NCVET, Lt Col Saurabh S Bisht, Director, Monitoring, NCVET and Ms. Charu Kapoor, Country Director, NIIT Foundation.
As part of this recognition, NCVET has approved the first two qualifications developed by NIIT Foundation. The first qualification, Fundamentals of Digital Productivity with AI Tools (NSQF Level 3), equips learners with essential workplace productivity, digital collaboration, data handling, workplace readiness, and AI-enabled workflow management skills. The second qualification, Fundamentals of Data Management with AI Tools (NSQF Level 4), develops foundational and applied competencies in data handling, analysis, reporting, visualization, dashboard creation, and the effective use of AI-assisted productivity tools.
On occasion of signing of the agreement between NCVET and NIIT Foundation, Charu Kapoor, Country Director, NIIT Foundation said: “We are honoured to receive recognition from NCVET as an awarding body(Dual). This milestone strengthens our ability to deliver high- quality, NSQF- aligned qualifications that prepare learners with industry-relevant and future- ready skills. We look forward to expanding access to vocational education supporting India’s vision of building a skilled, digital empowered workforce.”
The recognition reflects NCVET's continued commitment to strengthening India's vocational education ecosystem by promoting innovative, industry-responsive qualifications aligned with emerging technologies and future workforce requirements.
About NIIT Foundation
NIIT Foundation (NF) is a not-for-profit education society (NGO) established by the promoters of NIIT in 2004. The Foundation implements CSR programs for Corporates and Corporate Foundations and also builds strong partnerships with NGOs to drive sustainable and scalable development.
Its mission is to positively impact the underprivileged of the country through educational initiatives and skill development programs. NIIT Foundation has a mandate to reach the unreached, uncared and unattended to ensure inclusive development of India. With a strong pan-India footprint, NIIT Foundation reaches underserved communities across 28 states and 3 Union Territories.
Guided by its mandate to bridge the education and employability gap at the grassroots level, NIIT Foundation implements a wide range of programs and initiatives, including Career and Skill Development programs, Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy, Cyber Security, Community Awareness programs, the Digital Bus initiative, Hole-in-the-Wall Learning Stations, and AI-enabled programs in the IT–ITeS domain.
NIIT Foundation is a Great Place To Work® (GPTW) certified organization for three consecutive years and ISO 9001:2015 certified, reflecting its strong people-centric culture, robust governance, and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
NIIT Foundation works on social development initiatives, including education, digital inclusion, and skilling for underserved communities. All programs and partnerships are undertaken solely by NIIT Foundation. Any reference to any other similarly named entity in relation to NIIT Foundation’s initiatives is incorrect unless explicitly specified.
To know more, please visit our website, www.niitfoundation.org,