School of Social Sciences

Quality of technical and vocational education and training in India: A study of manufacturing industries

In India, Industrial Training Institutes and Polytechnic colleges are among the oldest Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, producing a skilled workforce for various industries. TVET programme are offered primarily through diploma courses in Polytechnics, Industrial Training Institutes, and apprenticeship certificates. Polytechnics and Industrial Training Institutes are primary hubs for TVET training. The core objective of TVET sector is to develop a workforce ready for employment in local, national, and global markets.

Integrating viral hepatitis services into targeted HIV intervention programs for sexual and gender minorities: Insights from a qualitative study

Abstract:  In India, men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) face an elevated risk of acquiring HIV and viral hepatitis, both of which have common modes of transmission such as condomless sex or needle sharing. While HIV risk is being addressed by targeted HIV interventions (TIs) of National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), available data indicate that access to and uptake of hepatitis-related services are limited for MSM and TGW.

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