HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, March 4: Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving recognition as an Awarding and Assessment Body (AB Dual) from the National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), the apex regulatory body responsible for maintaining standards and ensuring quality in vocational education under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. With this recognition, KKHSOU has become the first public university in the North-East region to receive NCVET accreditation for skill education.
Following this recognition, KKHSOU is set to launch a Skill Course on Solar Plant Installation and Maintenance Technician, aimed at training youth in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector. The programme seeks to equip learners with practical skills required for the installation and maintenance of solar energy plants, thereby supporting the expansion of renewable energy initiatives and contributing to the development of the green energy sector in the region.
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In the coming years, the University also plans to introduce NCVET-recognised skill programmes in sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, agriculture and tourism to address emerging workforce needs and strengthen skill development opportunities for youth.
The agreement was formally signed by Prof R P Das, Vice-Chancellor of KKHSOU and Subhas Deshmukh, Director, NCVET, at an august ceremony held at Kaushal Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The event was attended by Niranjan Kumar Sudhansu, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; Dr Ashok K Gabba, Executive Member, NCVET; Lt. Col V K Bhati, Director, NCVET; Prof Joydeep Baruah, Director, School of Social Sciences, KKHSOU and Dr Parag Dutta, Director, Centre for Internal Quality Assurance, KKHSOU, among other dignitaries.
This recognition is expected to strengthen the skill development ecosystem in the North-East and benefit learners from diverse socio-economic backgrounds—particularly those from disadvantaged sections by providing access to quality skill education with nationally recognised certifications.
