Niti Aayog recognises TASK as best practice in skill development | Hyderabad News
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Hyderabad: Niti Aayog has recognised the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) and Andhra Pradesh’s skill census initiatives as exemplary models in India, particularly in enhancing skill development and employability for students across various disciplines.
In its recent report, ‘Expanding High Quality Higher Education Through States and State Public Universities,’ Niti Aayog highlighted several successful practices contributing to quality education.
According to the report, TASK was launched in 2014 as a not-for-profit initiative by the govt of Telangana. Its mission is to bridge the gap between industry, academia, and govt, providing quality resources and services.
“TASK has been a game changer for students, offering courses that enhance technical, personal, and workplace skills at affordable prices. It also supports colleges by providing faculty training, research projects, and quality education programs. TASK connects these institutions with skilled individuals proficient in the latest technologies, streamlining the hiring process for employers,” the report said.
Over the past decade, TASK has collaborated with 761 colleges, trained 9,84,000 students and 18,650 faculty members, partnered with 80 industries, and facilitated over 35,000 job placements.
The report also lauded AP’s groundbreaking skill census initiative, launched in Jan 2025 in collaboration with Infosys. This project aims at assessing the skills of 35 million individuals in the state’s working-age population.
Covering 18 million households, the census focuses on people aged 15 to 59, mapping their skills and aligning them with industry requirements. “Infosys is using generative AI to help record and analyse participants’ skills,” the report added.
The census initiative aims to enhance job opportunities by identifying skill gaps and providing tailored support to empower the workforce.
Both initiatives were evaluated under clauses 11 and 12 of the National Education Policy, which emphasises the need for entrepreneurship and innovation support. The policy says, “It is essential to introduce programmes that promote entrepreneurship and innovation to inspire students to generate innovative ideas and create employment opportunities.”
Hyderabad: Niti Aayog has recognised the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) and Andhra Pradesh’s skill census initiatives as exemplary models in India, particularly in enhancing skill development and employability for students across various disciplines.
In its recent report, ‘Expanding High Quality Higher Education Through States and State Public Universities,’ Niti Aayog highlighted several successful practices contributing to quality education.
According to the report, TASK was launched in 2014 as a not-for-profit initiative by the govt of Telangana. Its mission is to bridge the gap between industry, academia, and govt, providing quality resources and services.
“TASK has been a game changer for students, offering courses that enhance technical, personal, and workplace skills at affordable prices. It also supports colleges by providing faculty training, research projects, and quality education programs. TASK connects these institutions with skilled individuals proficient in the latest technologies, streamlining the hiring process for employers,” the report said.
Over the past decade, TASK has collaborated with 761 colleges, trained 9,84,000 students and 18,650 faculty members, partnered with 80 industries, and facilitated over 35,000 job placements.
The report also lauded AP’s groundbreaking skill census initiative, launched in Jan 2025 in collaboration with Infosys. This project aims at assessing the skills of 35 million individuals in the state’s working-age population.
Covering 18 million households, the census focuses on people aged 15 to 59, mapping their skills and aligning them with industry requirements. “Infosys is using generative AI to help record and analyse participants’ skills,” the report added.
The census initiative aims to enhance job opportunities by identifying skill gaps and providing tailored support to empower the workforce.
Both initiatives were evaluated under clauses 11 and 12 of the National Education Policy, which emphasises the need for entrepreneurship and innovation support. The policy says, “It is essential to introduce programmes that promote entrepreneurship and innovation to inspire students to generate innovative ideas and create employment opportunities.”
