Recognition of Prior Learning training by MSDE and rly

A batch of 200 candidates here and 50 in Mumbai today commenced training under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) training program of the Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
With a view to enhancing passengers' experience in premiere trains under Project Swarna, the MoR and MSDE have announced RPL training program for 2,568 candidates.
A batch of 200 candidates commenced training through the Divisional Railway Office, Bengaluru, and 50 candidates in Mumbai, across job roles such as Housekeeping Attendant
Manual Cleaning, Room Attendant and F&B Service Stewards, a release by MSDE and National Skill Development Corporation here said.

Project Swarna aims to cover 16 railway zones across 29 trains, and is being conducted in various cities across job roles such as Housekeeping Attendant Manual Cleaning, Room Attendant and F&B Service Stewards.
14 Rajdhani trains and 15 Shatabdi trains have been selected for the first phase of this Project.

Under MSDEs Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), special focus is given to RPL by recognizing prior competencies of the youth.
The training program will be implemented by MSDEs executive agency, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) through its approved training partner, Tata Strive.
Anantkumar Hegde, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said the RPL Program is designed for Indian Railways' staff to provide special training to serve people in a better and effective manner.

"We believe that the training will help to create a strong service culture supported by skills to build loyal relationships with travellers and also give them a formal skill certificate which is a huge add on to their work experience.