Assessment
Assessment is one of the most critical activities of the skills value chain. The National Skills Policy 2009 mandates NSDC to set up Sector Skills Councils with Affiliation, accreditation, examination and certification as one of the key functions amongst other responsibilities.
The National Skills Policy 2009 further specifics” “Quality Assured Assessment of Learners for ensuring that assessment is based on national standards (competencies) and uses valid and reliable assessment methods”; The Union Government of India has mandated Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) besides other charter, “Participation in Affiliation, Accreditation, Examination and Certification.”