NCVET Recognises NIRDPR as a Dual Awarding Body
Why in the news
The vocational education regulator gave a rural development institute the authority to certify skills. The step links rural training with the national qualifications system.
Key facts
- Regulator: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).
- Recognised body: National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR).
- Status granted: Dual Awarding Body.
- Powers: assess, certify and award NSQF-aligned qualifications.
- Count: 107 Dual Awarding Bodies as of July 2026.
Significance
| Area | Expected gain |
|---|---|
| Rural skilling | Certified, NSQF-aligned training |
| Entrepreneurship | Stronger support |
| Panchayati Raj | Better capacity building |
Exam angle
- Expand NCVET, NIRDPR and NSQF.
- New status: Dual Awarding Body.
- Number recognised by July 2026: 107.