NCVET Recognises NIRDPR as Dual Awarding Body

Organisations

NCVET + NIRDPR

• NCVET: National Council for Vocational Education and Training
• NIRDPR: National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj

New Status

NIRDPR recognised as Dual Awarding Body (AB-Dual).

Meaning

It can:

• Assess
• Certify
• Award

NSQF-aligned qualifications.

Initial Qualifications

1. Industrial General Pest Management Technician
2. Micro-Credential on Generation & Mobilisation of Own Source Revenue by Panchayats

NCVET Recognition — July 2026

• Standard Awarding Bodies: 52
• Dual Awarding Bodies: 107

Prelims Concept

Standard AB: Certificate awarding only

Dual AB: Assessment + certification + awarding

Mains

GS-II: Skill development + rural employment + Panchayati Raj + vocational education.