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MoFPI Short-Term Skill Programme for Baking Technicians

18 July 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESMoFPI Short-TermSkill Programmefor BakingTechnicians18 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

MoFPI began a pilot skilling course in baking, tying classroom learning to industry placement in the food processing sector.

Key facts

  • Programme: Short-Term Skill Training Programme (STSTP), launched as a pilot.
  • Partners: MoFPI with NIFTEM Thanjavur.
  • Course: Assistant Baking Technician at NSQF Level-3.
  • Location: ITC-ICML, Trichy.
  • Aim: higher employability via industry-integrated training and assured employment.

Programme card

FeatureDetail
MinistryFood Processing Industries
Academic partnerNIFTEM Thanjavur
TradeAssistant Baking Technician
LevelNSQF Level-3
SiteITC-ICML, Trichy

Exam angle

  • Nodal ministry: Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
  • Abbreviations: STSTP for the programme, NSQF for the qualification framework level.
  • Institute involved: NIFTEM Thanjavur.

Test yourself

1. Which ministry launched the pilot Short-Term Skill Training Programme for Assistant Baking Technician?

MoFPI launched the pilot STSTP with NIFTEM Thanjavur.

2. At which NSQF level is the Assistant Baking Technician STSTP pilot offered?

The course is for Assistant Baking Technician at NSQF Level-3.

3. Where was the MoFPI baking skill programme pilot launched?

The pilot was launched at ITC-ICML, Trichy.

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