Indian Skill Development Service under MSD&E
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Indian Skill Development Service (ISDS) will be a Group ‘A’ service of the technical cadre of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSD&E).
2. Other Group A services such as the Indian Revenue Service, Indian Audit and Accounts Service and Indian Railway Service.- Published on 13 Oct 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
ISDS was earlier called the Directorate General of Employment & Training which was under the aegis of Ministry of Labour Employment.
It will help to implement various skill and apprenticeship schemes conducted by the ministry as well as those by the Directorate General of Training (DGT).
The new officers will help formulate skill policies, devise a road map for improving the apprenticeship system, revamping ITIs and also help revamp course work for various schemes.