Guwahati, Sep 5: The State Government in collaboration with Tata- Nelco is set to implement the Hub and Spoke Model in the Government schools in Assam, taking steps towards revolutionizing skill education in the State.
The collaboration was initiated through a MoU signed on Feb 26 between the Department of School Education, Govt. of Assam and Nelco Limited (TATA- NELCO). Following this, Samagra Shiksha Axom, representing the Department of School Education, entered into a memorandum of agreement with TATA- NELCO on Thursday to implement the model in a phased and selective manner.
In the first phase, 10 Hub schools and 70 Spoke schools will be set up to introduce skill courses for students in Class IX to XII. Whereas in the second phase 40 Hub Schools and 430 Spoke schools will be set up.
The initiative aims to enhance vocational and skilled training by establishing interconnected networks of Hub and Spoke schools, utilizing satellite- based technology for expert course delivery. It shall ensure that all schools have access to high- quality instruction, facilitated by two expert trainers at each location. Each Hub school will offer ten skill sectors, while each Spoke school shall focus on two. This new approach of study is designed to provide students with industry- relevant skills, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020.
The TATA-NELCO shall contribute 75% of the funds while the Assam Government and Samagra Siksha Asom shall contribute the remaining 25 % of the funds.
Ranoj Pegu, Education Minister of Assam while highlighting the initiative said that it is the result of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit held early this year, with an aim to equip the youths with skills that opens up employment opportunities for them in the state.
