BARAMULLA: Director, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation office, NITI Aayog, Sanjeev Kumar along with his team and representatives from IPE Global Limited, visited Government ITI Baramulla on Wednesday as part of an ongoing evaluation study and impact analysis of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs).
The visit aimed to assess the effectiveness and impact of various CSSs initiatives in the skill development sector. The team interacted with officials, faculty, and trainees at ITI Baramulla to gain insights into the implementation and outcomes of the schemes.
As part of their study, the team will visit other Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Training Centers (TCs) across District Baramulla in the coming days.
The evaluation exercise will also extend to Udhampur and Ganderbal districts to ensure a comprehensive assessment.
The study will help in identifying best practices, addressing implementation challenges, and formulating strategies to enhance the effectiveness of skill development programs under CSS.
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