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30 January:

Ms. Madhuri Dubey spoke to the MGNF participants as As part of policy advocacy, the best practises for
part of the distinguished speaker series on the topic promoting vocational education and skilling include
“Revisit branding, positioning vocational education and engaging with policymakers, the media, and the
skilling as part of policy advocacy.” She provided general public.
insightful observations and information about vocational The potential impact of effective policy advocacy on
Education in India.
the development and growth of vocational education
Her lecture stress on the significance of promoting and skills in India.
vocational education and skilling as a crucial component Overall, the lecture emphasized the significance of
of policy advocacy. The lecture focused on the promoting vocational education and skilling as a central
following central themes:
component of policy advocacy and offered valuable
The current state of vocational education and training insights into the most effective methods for promoting
in India, including obstacles and improvement these fields. Overall, the lecture emphasized the
opportunities. importance of promoting vocational education and
skilling as a key component of policy advocacy and
The role of branding and positioning in promoting provided valuable insights into best practices for
vocational education and skills, as well as the need promoting these fields.
for greater visibility and recognition of these fields.

EXPOSURE VISIT DURING AM4

During AM-4, an exposure visit to the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) in Visakhapatnam
was arranged for the MGNFs in order to give them hands-on experience and a better understanding of various
vocational skills. CEMS is a repository for high-end Software and Hardware courses and a centre for advanced skill
development in the Maritime, Manufacturing, Automobile, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Heavy Engineering sectors. This
centre equips candidates for Industry 4.0 with adequate practical knowledge on advanced cutting and welding
robots, mechatronics, CAD/CAM/CAA, etc. During the visit, the MGNFs were able to observe and participate in a
number of activities, including robotic welding, carpentry, electrical wiring, and computer-aided design. The MGNF
participants were extremely impressed with the center’s facilities and resources, and they valued the opportunities
to develop their practical skills. The center’s trainers and instructors were knowledgeable and provided insightful
perspect ives on the world of vocational education.

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