Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood (SANKALP) is an outcome-oriented programme of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) with a special focus on decentralised planning and quality improvement.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which is collaborated with the World Bank.
It aims to implement the mandate of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM).
The main objectives of the scheme are:
Convergence: Creating convergence among all skill training activities, both State-led and Government of India funded, at the state level.
Quality: Improving the quality of skill development programs through building a pool of quality trainers, developing model curriculum and content, and standardizing assessment and certification.
Evaluation System: Establishing a robust monitoring and evaluation system for skill training programs.
Inclusiveness & Opportunity: Providing access to skill training opportunities to the disadvantaged sections. Creating industry-led and demand-driven skill training capacity.
Similar to SANKALP scheme, the government has also launched the STRIVE scheme for skill development.