The National council for Vocational Training (NCVT)

The Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Labour and Employment) in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India initiated Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) in 1950 by establishing about 50 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for imparting skills in various vocational trades to meet the skilled manpower requirements for technology and industrial growth of the country.

Trades Affiliated to NCVT

Sector Skill Councils (SSC)
Sector Skill Councils are set up as autonomous industry-led bodies by NSDC. They create Occupational Standards and Qualification bodies, develop competency framework, conduct Train the Trainer Programs, conduct skill gap studies and Assess and Certify trainees on the curriculum aligned to National Occupational Standards developed by them.As on date 37 Sector Skill Councils are operational. There are over 600 Corporate Representatives in the Governing Councils of these SSCs.

Automotive Skills Development Council 

Capital Goods Skill Council

Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council

Retailer’s Associations’ Skill Council of India

Construction Skill Development Council of India