Annual Report artwork S.cdr - Furniture & Fittings Skill Council

17500+ Candidates Certified

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25+ New Engagement

500+ Apprenticeship Opportunities

ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021Inspire, Empower, & .Transform

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARTICULARS PAGE NO

Message from Dignitaries 3

General Body Members 6

Governing Council Members 11

Steering Committee Members 12

YEAR AT A GLANCE

TRAINING PROJECTS

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 14

Skill Ambassadors Campaign (SAC) For PMKVY RPL Program 16

Bridge Course in RPL (80 HRS) 18

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Type 4 (Best-in-Class Employer) 19

Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) 21

Training Projects under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) 22

Special Projects: Training of Jail Inmates 24

PMKVY CSSM 25

State Skill Development Mission 25

Skill Training Under Different Schemes of Government of India 26

Workshops on Prevention of Hazardous Cleaning of Sewers and Septic Tanks 30

FFSC STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH

Industries 33

Industry Associations 34

Academic Partners 35

Engagement Partner 35

FFSC Regional Skill Chapter 36

Furniture Skills Global Conclave 36

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

Restructuring of FFSC 38

Proper Structure for Standards Departments (R&D and T&A) 38

Standards Governance (BOS and NOS Group) 40

Sub Sectors and Occupational Map Identification 45

New Qualification Development 47

Shortlisting and Prioritizing 50+ Job Roles 48

Usage of Qualifications 48

Extension on Existing Qualifications 49

TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE

Training of Trainers (TOT) 51

Training of Assessors (TOA) 52

WORLD SKILLS COMPETITION

World Skills Competition 55

CAREER MANAGEMENT

Apprenticeship 57

SPECIAL FEATURE

Major Events 60

Testimony from the Candidates 66

News Coverage 67

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Income & Expenditure Account for the year ended 31.03.2021 69

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Mr. Anil Goel

Chairman

FFSC

Dear Stakeholders,

Many Congratulations on the 6th Anniversary of Skill India Mission and completion of 6 years of

Furniture and Fittings Skill Council!

Furniture Industry today is in the transformation stage and India can become a net exporter rather

than the net importer of Furniture in the world.

Skilling needs special importance since a growing industry needs a fresh pool of talent. Reskilling and

upskilling the existing workforce are critical since consumer demand and furniture making is changing

as conventional Furniture is migrating to modular Furniture.

Skills which were attained in the past by the workforce are becoming non-existent. For instance, the

traditional kitchen design skills are irrelevant in today's modern kitchen designs. Unless the workforce

is reskilled, they will become unemployed over a period of time.

The council understands this transition well and is working to skill, re-skill and upskill in terms of the

industry's changing landscape and the emerging trends in the sector.

In line with one of our key goals from last year, to create Awareness amongst Industry, FFSC has added

18 Industry Partners, 4 Academic Partners, and 4 Industry Association through its interactive

initiatives.

NCVET has now been formed as a regulator body for the skilling ecosystem and FFSC has submitted its

application to be recognised as an Awarding Body.

More than 17,500 candidates have certified this year under various schemes like PMKVY, State-

Sponsored Schemes and MoSJE Projects. FFSC has certified 57 trainers and 31 assessors this year

through the Training of the Trainers (ToT) and Training of the Assessors (ToA) programs.

22 Training Centres have been added in the Skill India Portal over the past one year for the Furniture

and Fittings Sector. The enrolment of candidates in apprenticeship have crossed over 200 for the first

time due to increased participation from the industry partners.

With an intent to Skill-Reskill-Upskill 500000 aspirants by 2025-26, FFSC has prioritized development

of 50+ job roles specific training programs over the next two years.

I call my fellow industry partners to collaborate and contribute in building the much required skill

ecosystem for our sector.

I would like to extend my gratitude to each and every one for their incomparable valuable guidance

and support in this exciting journey so far.

Warm Regards

Anil Goel

Chairman's Speech

Excerpts from

Inspire. Empower. Transform. 04

Mr Narsi Kularia

Co-Chairman

FFSC

Dear Stakeholders,

Furniture and Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) is bringing the aspirational value for youth to attain

skill training and transcend from unemployment to livelihood.

Today, the Import of Furniture is up to the tune of 40% from China are due to the dominance of

the trading segment and now local manufacturing needs to be promoted. Clients from Banking

and IT sector are now using local manufacturers to execute their infrastructure projects and it

has taken efforts in terms of training and reskilling the workforce. The large manufacturing

companies are setting up training facilities to reskill the candidates and deliver the international

level product quality expected by the customers. The industry will need to stand together to

support the skilling ecosystem, which will benefit the industry's growth and transformation.

FFSC has added 18 Industry Partners, 4 Academia/Institute Partners, and 4 Industry Association

to the governance structure this year. More than seventeen thousand candidates have certified

this year under various schemes like PMKVY, State-Sponsored Schemes and MoSJE Projects. FFSC

has given Proper structure for Standards departments (R&D and T&A) with proper Standards

Governance bodies like Board of Standards and NOS groups.

FFSC has certified 57 trainers and 31 assessors this year through the Training of the Trainers (ToT)

and Training of the Assessors (ToA) programs. 22 Training Centres have been added in the Skill

India Portal over the past one year for the Furniture and Fittings Sector. IndiaSkills 2021

competition has seen registration of over 200 candidates from across the country. The

enrollment of candidates in apprenticeship have crossed over 200 for the first time due to

increased participation from the Industry partners.

FFSC offers all the benefits through its industry participation and various modes of

engagements to cater to all categories of industry partners. Through the skilling initiatives like

the Skill Ambassador Campaign, FFSC will support the industry's growth towards fulfilling the

manpower requirement and make the sector aspirational for the youth of India. It's time for the

Industry to contribute in terms of Standards Development, Apprenticeships, Jobs, Training

Infrastructure and Projects to strengthen the skilling ecosystem.

I hope you enjoy reading this Annual Report and it gives you further insight into the work that

we have done and the progress we have made as an organization in partnership with all our

stakeholders.

With Regards,

Narsi Kularia

Co-Chairman's Speech

Excerpts from

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Mr Rahul Mehta

Chief Executive Officer

FFSC

CEO's Speech

Excerpts from

Dear Skill Ambassadors, Learners & Skilling Partners

The year 2020-21 witnessed an unprecedented change in the way we conduct our personal &

professional lives owing to the global pandemic. Every cloud has a silver lining and that's where FFSC

focused this year to build a strong foundation for times to come.

Adopting to the change, our key initiatives like FFSC Skill Ambassador Program and Skilled India Talks

were conducted in hybrid & virtual mode. The increased awareness about the mission led to an

increase in our Stakeholder base as well, making us a 70+ member team.

The renewed FFSC Governing Council structure and Organogram has brought more efficacy to our

operations. Since August 2020, the new Governing Council and its executive members have been

contributing actively via the Steering Committee & the 7 sub-committees in pursuit of our goal to build

a robust skilling ecosystem.

With the Board of Standards in place, the Industry's Occupational Map & Qualifications development

plan for over 50+ Job roles was formalized. The NOS Group commenced its operations for Job-role

based courseware development.

Despite the COVID challenges, the RPL/STT training programs & workshops were conducted in a mix of

online & offline mode for around 17500+ learners, under the banner of PMKVY, SANKALP, MOSJE,

and others. In line with the 'Go-Digital' strategy, the work on development of an interactive website

with Learning Management System & Skill Management Information System has commenced.

Through Industry deliberations & vetting of the existing Training Infrastructure, a need for more

structured & standardized model of Training Infrastructure was derived, and with the support of the

Training & Assessment sub-committee, the Skill Pavilion & Skill Academy Models have been worked

out.

;gh le; gS] lgh le; gS] Hkkjr dk vueksy le; gSAWith the world looking at India for its manufacturing solutions, the Ministry of Commerce recognising

our Industry as a Champion sector for making manufacturing hubs, a National Education Policy

focusing on formalizing the Vocational Education, NCVET realigning the skill ecosystem, the Ministry

of Education and MSDE being brought under a single point leadership, the stage is set right for making

a Paradigm shift in India's skilling landscape.

FFSC has launched the Mission 2025 with an aim to Skill, Reskill & Upskill 500,000 aspirants by year

2025-26. With a hyperlocal approach to match Demand & Supply locally, FFSC aspires to build the FFSC

Regional Skilling Chapters across India bringing the industry, academia & learners on a common

platform.

I thank you all for your support over the last 6 years, and look forward to continued patronage &

participation to build credible skilling ecosystem that empowers us all with the human capital, having

the right skills to Design, Build and Deliver.

Together, let's make a Kushal, Saksham and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Jai Hind!

Rahul Mehta

Chief Executive Officer


GENERAL BODY MEMBERSGeneral Body Members of Furniture and Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) governs the council's activities and is the decision-

making body. Members approve and monitor the Annual Business Plan (ABP) based on the target-based skilling

initiatives.

S.No. Name of the GB Member Organization Name Designation of the

GB Member in his/her Organization

Designation in SSC

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

Mr. Anil Goel

Mr. Narsi Kularia

Mr. Jagdish Ahuja

Mr. Rahul Mehta

Ms. Sheeja Nair

Mr. Virendra Kumar Gupta

Mr. Anil Mathur

Mr. Pranesh Chhibber

Mr. Ashok Kularia

Mr. Bram Rouws

Mr. E. Rajendran

Mr. Hardeep Sawhney

Mr. Manish Anand

Mr. Nandkishor Mistry

Hettich India

Narsi Interior Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.

AICA-Sunmica

FFSC

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Godrej Interio

Forestry Innovation Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. (Canadian Wood)

ANJ Turnkey Pvt. Ltd.

Bram Woodcrafting Studio Pvt. Ltd.

Hevea Furniture & Interiors Pvt. Ltd

Interwood Kitchens Pvt. Ltd.

Kesseboehmer Furniture Fittings India Pvt Ltd.

Swati Interior Concepts Private Limited

Managing Director

Managing Director

COO & Director

CEO/Secretary

Sr Head, Monitoring (Market led Program) and Partnership Management & Support

Deputy Director General

COO

Country Director

Managing Director

Director

Director

Managing Director

Director

Managing Director

Chairman

Co-Chairman

Treasurer

CEO

NSDC Nominee

CII Nominee

Ex-Chairman

Executive Member of Governing Council







07

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Mr. Pulin Shah

Mr. Satyan Thukral

Mr. Shantanu Bhatacharjee

Mr. Subash T Gopalan

Mr. Sukhjit S Dhiman

Mr. Tarek Utturkar

Dr. Manish Kumar

Mr. K.G. Ajith Kumar

Mr. Manish Arora

Mr. Amit Arora

Mr. Amit Sheth

Mr. Anand Gupta

Mr. Anil Chopra

Mr. Anil Kumar

Mr. C. Ramesh

Mr. D P Srivastava

Mr. Deepak Goyal

Paradigm Kreation

Caple Industrial Solutions

Ajit Indutries Pvt. Ltd.

Texwood Consultancy Services

Ranbir Singh Dhiman & Sons

Utturkars Wood Culture

Bhartiya Skill Development University

Kerala Artisans Development Corporation (KADCO)

REHAU Polymers

Fusion Group

Total Tools & Equipments Pvt. Ltd

Decofur India Pvt. Ltd.

Anant Tools Pvt. Ltd.

Omega Innovative Industries

K.A. Kutties Wood Crafts

M.B. Industries

Grace Furnishings Pvt. Ltd.

Managing Director

CEO

General Manager

Principal Consultant

CEO

Partner

Principal In Charge

Managing Director

Director - Furniture Solutions

Proprietor

Director

Founder

Managing Director

Managing Partner

Director

Business Development Manager

Director







Honorary Member of Board of Standards

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member


32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

Mr. Geoffrey Nagpal

Mr. Rajesh Balakrishnan

Mr. Harsh P Chamaria

Mr. Hemant Kumar Behera

Mr. Jaydeep Chitlangia

Mr. Kamlesh Agarwal

Mr. Manish Gourisaria

Mr. Nayan Joshi

Mr. Nikesh Shah

Mr. Pankaj Singh

Mr. Parth Mahajan

Mr. Rajesh Mittal

Mr. Raju Paleja

Mr. Ranjit Konkar

Mr. Satish Kumar Chandna

Mr. Saurabh Jain

Mr. Saurabh Khetan

EBCO Pvt. Ltd.

Pidilite Industries

Arin Wood Products Pvt Ltd.

Spark Furnitures Pvt. Ltd.

Sarda Plywood Industries Limited

Skipper Furnishings

Lion Picture & Frames (India) Ltd.

Ruj Woodcraft Pvt. Ltd.

NAS Contracts Pvt. Ltd.

Teknovace Wood Coatings Private Limited

Zorin Interiors Pvt. Ltd.

Greenply Industries Ltd

Renam Retails Pvt. Ltd.

National Institute of Design (NID)

MVS Global

Decora Kitchen Interiors Pvt. Ltd

Iraj Evolution and Design Pvt. Ltd.

Managing Director

CEO - Joinery Business

Managing Director

Director

Mentor

Managing Director

Managing Director

Director

Director

Managing Director

Director

Managing Director

Director

Faculty

Proprietor

Managing Director

Managing Director

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member


General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

09

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

Mr. Shafique Porbanderwala

Mr. Sujeet Kumar

Mrs. Kiran Agarwal

Mrs. Pallavi Goenka

Mr. Bharat Jagmohan Parekh

Mr. S.I. Singh

Mr. Haresh Kawedia

Mr. Kamal Goel

Mr. Lovnish Bhatia

Mr. Abhishek Jain

Mr. Anuj Sharma

Mr. Gopal Dwivedi

Mr. Pranav Kochatta

Ms. Tithi Gautam Tiwari

Mr. Deepak Sharma

Dr. M. P. Singh

Mr. Vijay Chokhany

Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders (AFMT)

Ecogreen Interiors and Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

Rajdhani Crafts International Pvt Ltd

Pallavi Goenka Homes

Ergoflex (I) Private Limited

Plantag Coatings India Private Limited

HAKS International

ANCA International LLP

Installco WIFY Technology Private Limited

Swakritii Creations

Dryads Wood Works

Home Interior Designs E Commerce Private Limited (Livspace)

Studio Dafterr

Smartvizs Private Limited

Hettich Poddar Woodworking Institute (HPWWI)

Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST)

Association of Architects, Builders, Interiors Designers & Allied (ABID)

President

Director

Director

Proprietor

Managing Director

Branch Manager

Proprietor

Principal Partner

Head of Operations

Partner

Director

Assistant Vice President

Founder & Director

Managing Director

Director

Director

Secretary

Honorary Member of the Governing Council

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member





Mr. Vikas Agarwal

Mr. Jikesh Thakkar

Mr. Sanjay R. Khambayate

Mr. Anand Belhe

Ms. S. Glory Swarupa

Brig R.K. Singh (Retd)

Mr. Aditya Jain

Ms. Durga S Pai

Mr. Bikash Poddar

Mr. Jacob Mathew

Mr. Subhash Jolly

Mr. Subhankar Chakraborty

Indian Laminate Manufacturer's Association (ILMA)

Association of Indian Panel Board Manufacturers (AIPM)

Aurangabad Furniture and Engineering Work Cluster (AFEWC)

CEPT University

National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI- MSME)

North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd.

Indian Wood Craft

HOMAG India Pvt. Ltd.

Radheshyam Intex Products Pvt. Ltd.

Shrishti Manipal Institute

Wood Technologist Association

STS Realtors & Decors Pvt. Ltd.

President

Secretary

Chairman

Dean - Faculty of Design

Director General

Managing Director

Proprietor

Head - Human Resources

Director

Design Principal

President

Managing Director







General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member



General Body Member

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

80

Ms. Sakshi Kothari

Mr. Sivakumar Venugopal

Mr. Rahul Rajgaria

SUN Interiors

NurnbergMesse India

Pvt. Ltd.

Pentagon Tapes Pvt. Ltd.

Managing Director

Group Director

Managing Director

General Body Member

General Body Member

General Body Member

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Governing Council of Furniture and Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) governs the council's activities and is the decision-making

body. Governing Council members are elected from the General Body every two years.

Anil Kumar Goel

Hettich India

Chairman

Narsi Kularia

Narsi Interior

Co-Chairman

Jagdish Lal Ahuja

AICA-Sunmica

Treasurer

Rahul Mehta

FFSC

CEO

Ms. Sheeja Nair

NSDC

NSDC Nominee

Virendra Kumar Gupta

CII

CII Nominee

Anil Mathur

Godrej Interio

Ex-Chairman

Pranesh Chhibber

Canadian Wood

Executive Member

Ashok Kularia

ANJ Turnkey

Executive Member

Bram Rouws

Bram Woodcrafting

Executive Member

E. Rajendran

Hevea Furniture

Executive Member

Hardeep Sawhney

Interwood Kitchens

Executive Member

Manish Anand

Kesseboehmer

Executive Member

Nandkishor Mistry

Swati Interior

Executive Member

Pulin Shah

Paradigm Kreation

Executive Member

Satyan Thukral

Caple

Executive Member

Shantanu Bhatacharjee

Ajit Indutries

Executive Member

Subash T Gopala

Texwood Consultancy

Executive Member

Sukhjit S Dhiman

Ranbir S Dhiman & Sons

Executive Member

Tarek Utturkar

Utturkars Wood Culture

Executive Member

GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERS


STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERSSteering Committee is a smaller and more effective sub-committee which includes members from the Governing Council.

Steering Committee works on focused critical activities of FFSC and presents a detailed report to the Governing Council.

The Steering Committee is accountable to and elected by the Governing Council.

S. No. Name of the GB Member Organization Name Designation of the

GB Member in his/her Organization

Designation in SSC

Mr. Anil Goel

Mr. Narsi Kularia

Mr. Jagdish Ahuja

Mr. Rahul Mehta

Ms. Sheeja Nair

Mr. Virendra Kumar Gupta

Mr. Anil Mathur

Mr. Hardeep Sawhney

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

Hettich India

Narsi Interior Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.

AICA-Sunmica

FFSC

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Godrej Interio

Interwood Kitchens Pvt. Ltd.

Managing Director

Managing Director

COO & Director

CEO/Secretary

Sr Head, Monitoring (Market led Program) and Partnership Management & Support

Deputy Director-General

COO

Managing Director

Chairman

Co-Chairman

Treasurer

CEO

NSDC Nominee

CII Nominee

Ex-Chairman


TRAINING PROJECTS

17584+Candidates Certified

939+Short Term Training

16645+Recognition of Prior Learning

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PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA (PMKVY)

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development &

Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The objective of this Skill

Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youths to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help

them in securing a better livelihood. The PMKVY scheme aims to encourage aptitude towards employable skills and to

increase the working efficiency of probable and existing daily wage earners, by giving monetary awards and rewards and

by providing quality training to them.

Training programmes have been worked out based on National Occupational Standards (NOS) and qualification packs

specifically developed in various sectors of skills. For this qualification plans and quality, plans have been developed by

various Sector Skill Councils (SSC) created with the participation of Industries. National Skill Development Council (NSDC)

has been made coordinating and driving agency for the same.

The summary of the training numbers implemented during Financial Year 2020-21 is given in the table below:

S. No. Scheme Type of training YearCandidates

EnrolledCandidates

Certified

1

2

3

4

PMKVY

PMKVY

PMKVY

PMKVY

RPL-Type-1 12 Hrs

Bridge Course in RPL 80 Hrs

RPL-Type-4

Special Jail Project

2020-21

2020-21

2020-21

2020-21

11803

2970

1176

585

9985

2794

926

416

Individuals with prior learning experience or skills are assessed and certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning

(RPL) component of the Scheme. RPL aims to align the competencies of the workforce of the country to the NSQF level.

Recognition of Prior Learning commonly known as RPL largely refers to a training and assessment process used to

evaluate a person's existing skill sets, knowledge and experience gained either by formal, non-formal or informal

learning.

RPL under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), 2016-20 primarily has threefold objectives.

Ÿ It aims to align the competencies of the workforce of the country to the standardized National Skills Qualification

Framework (NSQF).

Ÿ To enhance the employability opportunities of an individual as well as provide alternative routes to higher

education.

Ÿ To provide opportunities for reducing inequalities based on privileging certain forms of knowledge over others.

The job role wise data of the RPL training implemented during Financial Year 2020-21 is given in the table below:

Job role Job Role Code NSQF LevelCandidates

enrolledCandidates

certified

Assistant Carpenter-Wooden Furniture

Lead Carpenter - Wooden Furniture

Sales Executive - Furniture & Fittings

FFS/Q0103

FFS/Q0104

FFS/Q8101

3

4

4

3860

7942

1

3435

6549

1

998511803TOTAL


GLIMPSES of RPL - TYPE 1

Orientation Sessions: Orientation about the Scheme, career progression, contact details etc.

Domain Training Sessions: Overview of the technical knowledge in respective job role.

Assessment Sessions: Final assessments to assign grade and NSQF certification

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Skill Ambassadors Campaign is one of the new initiatives of FFSC to promote the Skill India Mission. Through the SAC

model, FFSC tries to reach the potential trainees of any part of the country. The campaign helped in majorly:

Ÿ Identification of Industry in the local areas

Ÿ Identification and mobilization of potential trainees

Ÿ Facilitation of skill training activities at the ground level

State-wise coverage by affiliated Training Partners

In the graph, it can be seen that the maximum number of enrolment was done in Bihar followed by Madhya Pradesh.

State wise coverage under SAC

In the SAC, maximum number of enrolment was done in Uttar Pradesh followed by Gujurat.

Jobrole wise coverage by affiliated Training Partners Jobrole wise coverage under SAC

SKILL AMBASSADORS CAMPAIGN (SAC) FOR PMKVY RPL PROGRAM


GLIMPSES of SKILL AMBASSADORS CAMPAIGN (SAC)




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Bridge course in RPL program under PMKVY aims to cover the perceived gap in knowledge and understanding of the

candidate regarding the core and non-core NOS (National Occupational Standard)s of a particular job role. A bridge

course is generally undertaken to enable up-skilling of candidates. The 80 hours of RPL bridge course program was

implemented during 2020-21.

GLIMPSES of BRIDGE COURSE IN RPL




BRIDGE COURSE IN RPL (80 HRS)

Job role wise coverage in Bridge Course in RPL State wise coverage in Bridge Course in RPL


RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) - TYPE 4 (BEST IN CLASS EMPLOYERS)

A new type of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) category was envisaged under PMKVY (2016-20) to ensure

certification of skills, primarily in the organized sector with best-in-class employers. It enhances the industry acceptability

of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification and extends the outreach of the Scheme directly to reputed

employers/ industries across sectors. The key features of the Scheme:

Ÿ A reward of INR 500 for certified candidates through Direct Benefit Transfer

Ÿ Certification of the large uncertified skilled workforce across the country

Ÿ Accidental insurance to all the certified candidates for 3 years as per PMKVY guidelines

Ÿ Co-branded certification with the logos of the company and FFSC

Ÿ Tab-based online assessments

Jobrole wise coverage in RPL Type-4

The graph shows that maximum enrolments and certification have been done in Lead Carpenter-Wooden Furniture

job role.

Jobrole wise coverage in RPL Type-4

In PMKVY (RPL-4), the maximum number of enrolment and certifications was done in Gujarat followed by

Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

Employer name Candidates enrolled Candidates certified

Dryads

Godrej/Hettich India Pvt Ltd

Greenply Industries Ltd

M.B. Industries

Narsi and Associates

Narsi Interior Infrastructures Private Limited

Vallabh Metal

Grand Total

83

25

578

38

312

32

108

1176

80

25

527

22

132

32

108

926

20

GLIMPSES of RPL- TYPE 4 (BEST IN CLASS EMPLOYERS)





SKILL ACQUISITION AND KNOWLEDGE AWARENESS FOR

LIVELIHOOD PROMOTION (SANKALP)




Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) is a programme of the Ministry of Skill

Development with loan assistance from the World Bank. It aims to improve

skill training qualitatively and quantitatively through strengthening institutions, bring in better market connectivity and

inclusion of marginalized sections of the society.

This year FFSC has implemented the bridge course of 42 hours in RPL program. The program was done at the Gram

Panchayat level by involving District Skill Committee. Following locations of Varanasi districts of Uttar Pradesh were

covered under the RPL program:

Uttar Pradesh

Total

Chandauli

Varanasi

Lead Carpenter-Wooden Furniture


375

614

989

373

507

880

GLIMPSES of RPL UNDER SANKALP

State District Job roleCandidates

EnrolledCandidates

Certified

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TRAINING PROJECTS UNDER MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT (MOSJE)

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) is the nodal Ministry overall policy, planning and coordination of

programmes for the development, welfare, social justice and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized

sections of society, including scheduled castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), the disabled, the elderly, and the

victims of drug abuse. The training projects under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) are done with the

support of the three apex corporations

NATIONAL BACKWARD CLASSES FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (NBCFDC)

NBCFDC is a Govt. of India Undertaking under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. NBCFDC

works intending to promote economic and developmental activities for the benefit of Backward Classes and to assist the

poorer section of these classes in skill development and self-employment ventures.

NBCFDC provides financial assistance through State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs) nominated by the State

Governments/UTs. NBCFDC also provides Micro Financing through SCAs/ Self Help Groups (SHGs).

NATIONAL SAFAI KARMACHARIS FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (NSKFDC)

National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC) is an Apex Corporation for the all round

socio-economic upliftment of the Safai Karamcharis, Manual Scavengers and their dependants throughout India,

through various loan and non-loan based schemes. Apart from operating various loan and non-loan based schemes for

the upliftment of the target group, NSKFDC is playing a vital role in the elimination of manual scavenging - the worst

surviving symbol of untouchability.

NSKFDC has been designated as the Nodal Agency for the implementation of the Central Sector Self Employment

Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice &

Empowerment.

NATIONAL SCHEDULED CASTES FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (NSFDC)

NSFDC was setup by the Government of India for functioning exclusively for the development of Scheduled Castes. It has

been assigned the task of financing, facilitating and mobilization of funds for the economic empowerment of persons

living below the poverty line.

This year the skill development training program was conducted under the banner of Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur

Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH). The program helps to enhance the competency level of the target

groups and make them employable both in wage and Self-employment for their socio-economic development.

FFSC has imparted the short term skill development training program to the eligible Scheduled Caste beneficiaries under

PM-DAKSH.

Name of Corporation

Candidates Enrolled

Candidates Certified

1

2

3

4

5

NBCFDC

NBCFDC

NBCFDC

NSFDC

NSKFDC






STT

Bridge course in RPL

Bridge course in RPL

STT

STT

210

120

560

210

326

On hold

118

546

Continuing

145 Continuing

S. No. Job role Type of training

Due to COVID-19 situation, the assessment and training have been stopped as per the notification from the respective

state Government guidelines.


GLIMPSES of MOSJE Projects




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SPECIAL PROJECT- TRAINING OF JAIL INMATES

The Special Projects component of PMKVY envisages the creation of a platform that will facilitate trainings in special

areas and/or premises of Government bodies, Corporates or Industry bodies, and trainings in special job roles not

defined under the available Qualification Packs (QPs)/National Occupational Standards (NOSs).

Special Projects are projects that require some deviation from the terms and conditions of Short-Term Training under

PMKVY for any stakeholder. A proposing stakeholder can be either Government Institutions of Central and State

Government(s)/Autonomous Body/Statutory Body or any other equivalent body or corporates who desire to provide

training to candidates.

Nowadays Jails are being treated as correctional home. Presently in many such homes concerned authorities are sincerely

considering to better the situation of the inmates. Prison Authorities are also interested for livelihood training for the

inmates which can bring significant changes in the life standard of the inmates and subsequently in rehabilitation

process.

Almost 5 lakh people are lodged in various jails of the country. Most of them are the bread earners of their family. Hence a

huge number of people are directly affected. Most importantly there are many people who are serving long, are left

abandoned by family, when released, have no place to go and have no money to do anything.

The people, who are likely to be released within a year, will be supported in placement and self-employment on release.

They will be supported by giving market connection and a fundamental tool kit. Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, are

doing very well after release as they used to get regular critical exposure in jails after training. They have very good hands-

on training which makes them extremely confident.

The skill certificate works as a catalyst to market entry. Similarly, demand for the selected job roles in the market is high.

Normally there remains a gap between expectation and offered salary for trainees who are trained outside as they are

updated with local market's situation. But for the prisoner's due to long cut off from the outside world, any job is a good

job. They desperately need something to settle with.

The summary of the Training Programs initiates in various jail premises is given in the table given below:


Haryana, Punjab & Uttar Pradesh 585 416

Job Role LocationCandidates

EnrolledCandidates

Certified


PMKVY CSSM

The Centrally Sponsored State Managed (CSSM) component of the PMKVY scheme is managed by the respective State

Skill Development Missions (SSDMs). The summary of the CSSM Short Term trainings and certification is:

Job RoleStateCandidates

EnrolledCandidates

Certified

Punjab

Uttar Pradesh

Nagaland




Total

28

80

60

168

25

19

58

102

STATE SKILL DEVELOPMENT MISSION

Various states covered under the schemes of State Skill Development Mission are:

Job RoleStateType of training

(RPL/ STT)Candidates

EnrolledCandidates

Certified

110

55

45

481

169

48

908

120

60

50

575

200

50

1055

STT

STT

RPL

RPL

RPL

RPL


Lead Assembler - Modular Furniture

Assembler Modular Furniture


Carpenter - Wooden Furniture


Assam State Skill Development Mission (ASDM)

Uttar Pradesh State Skill Development Mission (UPSDM)

TOTAL

SKILL TRAINING UNDER DIFFERENT SCHEMES OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA GRAMEEN KAUSHALYA YOJANA (DDU-GKY)

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DDU-GKY is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), tasked with the dual objectives of adding diversity to

the incomes of rural poor families and cater to the career aspirations of rural youth. DDU-GKY is uniquely focused on rural

youth between the ages of 15 and 35 years from poor families. As a part of the Skill India campaign, it plays an

instrumental role in supporting the social and economic programs of the government like the Make In India, Digital

India, Smart Cities and Start-Up India, Stand-Up India campaigns.

Summary of training under DDU-GKY is:

Job RoleStateType of Training


EnrolledCandidates

Certified

STTNagaland Assistant Carpenter-Wooden Furniture 54 47

NATIONAL URBAN LIVELIHOOD MISSION (NULM)

NULM program help to reduce poverty and vulnerability of the urban poor households by enabling them to access

gainful self employment and skilled wage employment opportunities, resulting in an appreciable improvement in their

livelihoods on a sustainable basis, through building strong grassroots level institutions of the poor.

Summary of skill training program under NULM is:



EnrolledCandidates

Certified

STTGujarat Assistant Carpenter-Wooden Furniture 25 24

GARIB KALYAN ROJGAR ABHIYAAN (GKRA)

The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) is a Abhiyan with a mission to address the issues of returnee migrant workers

and similarly affected rural population by Covid-19 pandemic through a multi- pronged strategy of providing immediate

employment & livelihood opportunities to the distressed, and creation of livelihood assets to boost the income

generation activities and enhance long term livelihood opportunities to them.



EnrolledCandidates

Certified

Bihar

Madhya Pradesh

Odisha




RPL

STT

RPL

450

120

410

980

418

120

191

729TOTAL


COMMONWEALTH EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CENTRE FOR ASIA (CEMCA)

Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) was established in the year 1994 in response to needs

expressed by Commonwealth countries of the Asian region for more effective utilization of educational media resources.

CEMCA is also engaged in Skill Development for a better livelihood for youth. FFSC has conducted 12 hours of RPL

training program for the wood workers and allied workforce in 2021-22 under the sponsorship of Commonwealth

Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA). Industry bodies have taken active role in imparting the sessions during the

RPL program.

The details of the completed RPL training program are:

Candidates Enrolled


S. No. Job role Location

1

2

3

4

5

6

7






Lead Carpenter- Wooden Furniture

Assistant Carpenter- Wooden Furniture, Lead Carpenter-Wooden Furniture

New Delhi

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Singur, West Bengal

29

28

40

40

44

30

61

272

23

26

30

38

44

30

61

252TOTAL

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GLIMPSES of DIFFERENT SCHEMES





No of Candidates Enrolled

No of candidates Certified

9985

2794

926

416

880

25

19

58

165

743

47

24

729

664

145

17620

11803

2970

1176

585

989

28

80

60

180

875

54

25

980

890

200

326

21221

PMKVY RPL 1 (12 Hrs)

PMKVY RPL 1 (80 Hrs)

PMKVY RPL 4

Jail Project

Sankalp

Punjab

Uttar Pradesh

Nagaland (SP)

ASDM

UPSDM

DDUGKY

NULM

GKRA

NBCFDC-2020-21

NSFDC-2020-21

NSKFDC-2020-21

GRAND TOTAL

PMKVY CSCM

PMKVY CSSM

State Scheme

GOIs

MOSJ&E

Scheme Name Project Name

SUMMARY OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENTS OF ALL THE SCHEMES

UGC ASSESSMENT

The summary of assessments conducted for the Bachelors of Vocational Program is:

Candidates Enrolled


14

31

13

13

13

12

5

101

14

34

13

13

13

12

10

109

Level 5

Level 4

Level 6

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Supervisor Interior Designer

Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer

Interior Designer

Marathwada Institute of Technology

Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic

Arya College

Collage Name Job role Level

TOTAL

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WORKSHOPS ON PREVENTION OF HAZARDOUS CLEANING OF SEWERS AND SEPTIC TANKS

There is a spurt of unfortunate incidents of deaths of sewer/ septic workers all over the country. These deaths take place

while cleaning sewers and septic tanks due to toxic fumes or asphyxiation while cleaning. These incidents are examples of

negligence of the civic authorities on the provisions of the "Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their

Rehabilitation Act 2013 (MS Act 2013)" and the rules made thereunder regarding hazardous cleaning of sewers and

septic tanks.

Main provisions of the MS Act 2013, which came into force in all States/ UTs (except J&K) on 6th December, 2013 and the

Rules framed thereunder, are:

I. No person, local authority or any agency shall engage or employ, either directly or indirectly, any person for

hazardous cleaning of serer or a septic tank.

ii. Hazardous cleaning by an employee in relation to a sewer or septic tank, means its manual cleaning by such

employee

iii. The local authority shall ensure that the cleaning devices listed in the rule are used by persons engaged in cleaning of

sewer or septic tank

iv. The employee shall ensure safety precautions given in the Rules, before, during and post-cleaning of sewer or a

septic tank

To aware the municipality authorities, safai karamcharis and manual scavengers, NSKFDC has given the mandate to FFSC

to conduct workshops at different Urban Local Bodies (ULB)s.

During the year 2020-21, FFSC has conducted 60 workshops across various states. Similarly, in the year 2021-22, 18

workshops were conducted in Gujarat and Jammu & Kashmir. The summary of the program is:

Workshop details of 2020-21 Workshop details of 2021-22:

State/ UT Number of Workshops

Bihar

Gujarat

Haryana

Jammu & Kashmir

Jharkhand

Punjab

Total

15

21

6

8

5

5

60

Number of WorkshopsState/ UT

Jammu & Kashmir

Gujarat

Total

8

10

18


GLIMPSES OF DIFFERENT SCHEMES

18+New Industry Partners

4+New Industry Associations

4+New Academic Partners

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH


INDUSTRIES18 Industries from all the segments, i.e. small, medium and large, has joined FFSC as Industry Members.

Pallavi Goenka Homes

Bram Woodcrafting Studio Pvt Ltd

Swati Interior Concepts Pvt Ltd

Paradigm Kreation


MVS Global

Fusion

Teknovace Wood Coatings Pvt Ltd

Ergo Flex (I) Pvt Ltd

HAKS International

Plantag Coatings India Pvt. Ltd.

ANCA International LLP

Installco Wify Technology Pvt Ltd

Swakritii Creations

Dryacis Wood Works

Smartvizs Pvt Ltd

Home Interior Designs E Commerce Pvt. Ltd

Studio Darterr

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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

SCOPE OF WORK WITH INDUSTRIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

A. Standards Development

a. Skill Gap Study

b. Occupational Map Development, Validation & Alignment

c. Development of National Occupational Standards, Curriculum & Learning Materials

B. Training Infrastructure & Accreditation

a. Support in building Training Infrastructure for Skill Development

C. Training Projects Implementation

a. Funded & Non-Funded Training Projects

b. Assessment & Certification

D. Career Management Initiatives

a. Skill Management Information System (SMIS) & services

b. Apprenticeship & Recruitment

E. Stakeholders Engagement

a. Recognition of Prior Learning & Skill Map

b. Manpower & Infrastructure Support

F. FFSC Flagship Programs & World Skills Competition

Association of Architects,

Builders, Interiors

Designers & Allied

Indian Laminate

Manufacturer’s

Association

Association of Indian

Panel Board

Manufacturers

Aurangabad Furniture

and Engineering

Work Cluster


SCOPE OF WORK WITH ACADEMIC PARTNERS

Academic Partner is a "The Honorary Member" of Board of Standards - BOS of Furniture and Fittings Skill Council

(FFSC) for the period of 2 years.

A. Nos Committee Member - Bos

a. Development of National Occupational Standards

b. Development of QPs, Mcs

B. Standard Development For Training Centres – Skill Academies

C. Training Project Implementation

ACADEMIC PARTNERS

Institute of Wood Science

and Technology (IWST)CEPT University

Srishti Manipal Institute of

Art, Design & TechnologyHPWWI

ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

SCOPE OF WORK WITH ENGAGEMENT PARTNERS :

A. Engagement Partner will provide FFSC's initiatives a digital platform/exhibition platform/media platform

which will assist FFSC is reaching out to maximum Industry and technical experts

B. Engagement Partner will assist and support the flagship initiatives like FFSC Regional Skill Chapters. Furniture

Skills Global Conclave, FFSC Skill Ambassador Program, Meri Skill Meri Pehchaan, FFSC Hunarbaaz, FFSC's

Standard Development, FFSC Skill Pavilion etc. to extend the benefits of skill ecosystem to all stakeholders via

digital or physical platforms.

APNA

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FFSC REGIONAL SKILL CHAPTER

Key Objective :

To understand the Industry's Skill Gap at regional level and provide Skilling solutions locally

Concept Note :

A. FRSC will be built on a Hub & Spoke approach. The bigger District will act as the Hub & the smaller ones as Spokes.

B. FRSC will comprise of the OEMs, Raw Material suppliers, Machine & Hand Tool suppliers, Interior Designer,

Institution, Academia, and Social Help Groups/NGOs, etc.

C. FRSC will act towards understanding the Skill Gap in each NEXUS, aggregating Industry Demand in terms of Training

Apprenticeship Jobs (TAJ)

D. Build the appropriate Skilling infrastructure and creating a sustainable supply of skilled workforce LOCALLY.

E. FRSC will work closely with the District Skill Committees & State Skill Development Mission to achieve the Skill India

Mission.

FURNITURE SKILLS GLOBAL CONCLAVE

FFSC along with its Stakeholder is planning to celebrate "Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav: India @ 75" by conducting a series of

events spread across 52 weeks from August 2021 – September 20222

• Central Theme: Future and Youth Skills

• Spread over 52 weeks

• 100+ Industry Leader Participation, National & International

• 25+ Events (Webinar, Industry Meets, Exhibitions, Placement Drives, Skill Competition etc.)

• Covering 10+ Occupations and 100+ job roles, creating 10000+ TAJ opportunities

Skill Gap

Analysis

Existing

Workforce

Certification

Demand

Forecast

(T-A-J)

Training

Centre

Establishment

Skilling &

Upskilling

Programs

Aspiring

Youth via

Skill

Competitions

Corpus

Creation

2+QPs Added

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

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RESTRUCTURING OF FFSC

Different departments of FFSC was identified and formalized to streamline the activities. The new structure defines

activities of each departments and how it fits within overall system. The restructuring of FFSC will help in smooth and

effective functioning of the organization. The main departments of FFSC are:

a) Taskforce

• People (HR & CM, Admin, IT)

• Finance

• Marcomm

b) Engagements

• Stakeholders (Industry, Institutions, TPs, States, Candidates, Others)

c) Standards

• R & D (SME/ Content)

• Training & Assessment

d) Projects

• Funded, fee based, and Career Management

PROPER STRUCTURE FOR STANDARDS DEPARTMENTS (R&D AND T&A)

In the new structure of Standards departments the two sub verticals are:

1. Research & Development (R&D)

2. Training & Assessment (T& A)

The major functions of Research & Development (R&D)

- Qualification Pack, Model Curriculum and Qualification File development and approval

- Training Delivery Plan (TDP), Participant Handbook (PH), Facilitator Guide (FG), E-Content development

- To define criteria of Trainer, Master Trainer, Assessor

- Defining training requirement in terms of tools and equipment

The major functions of Training & Assessment (T& A):

- Defining guidelines and conducting Training of Trainers (ToT) and Training of Assessors (ToA)

- Defining the guidelines for training infrastructure

- Finalizing guidelines for Training and assessment


FFSC Skill Ambassador / Fellows

Asso Asso Asso(CONTENT/GRAPHICS)

Asso

Sr Asso Sr Asso Sr AssoSr Asso(CONTENT/GRAPHICS)

Ass Mgr Ass Mgr Ass Mgr Ass Mgr

Mgr Mgr Mgr Mgr

Sr Mgr Sr Mgr Sr Mgr Sr Mgr

DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Le

ve

ls

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

DIRECTOR DIRECTOR

CTO

Asso

Sr Asso Sr Asso Sr Asso

Ass MgrAss MgrAss Mgr

Mgr Mgr Mgr

Sr Mgr(North & Central)

Sr Mgr(West & South)

Sr Mgr(East & NE)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

CSEO CPO

Asso Asso

Sr Asso

Ass Mgr

Mgr

Sr Mgr Sr Mgr

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

CSO

CEO (EA to CEO)

FINANCE MARCOMMPEOPLE(HR & CM, ADMIN, IT)

STAKEHOLDERS(Industry, Skilling Partners, Learners)

FUNDED & FEE BASED

TASKFORCE ENGAGEMENTS PROJECTS

R & D (SME & Content)

TRAINING &ASSESSMENT

STANDARDS

Sr Asso

Ass MgrContent

MgrContent

MgrSME

Ass MgrSME

Sr Asso

Asso

Organogram of FFSC and positioning of Standards department

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STANDARDS GOVERNANCE (BOS AND NOS GROUP)

BOARD OF STANDARDS (BOS) SUB-COMMITTEE:

The Board of Standards (BoS) has been formed by the Governing Council (GC) and Steering Committee (SC) of FFSC to

guide the Qualifications development process by undertaking quality assurance and quality control roles. The Board

ensures that appropriate experts have been consulted during the drafting and validation stages and the Qualifications

meets proper industry standards and covers the valuable aspects of skill development training.

The Qualification development and approval is a crucial activity for FFSC. FFSC has streamlined the activity of

development of Qualifications. The Qualifications are developed in house with the support of subject matter experts,

industry bodies, and academia. The seven steps process is followed at FFSC for Qualification development and approval.

BOS supervises these steps of standards development at FFSC.

7 step process of standards development

01 02 03 04Board of

Standards & NOS Group

OccupationalDevelopment &Shortlisting Job

Roles

Functional MatrixDevelopment &

Analysis

Content Part 1,- QP-NOS- MC- Indicative TDP

05 06 07Industry

Validation& Stakeholders

Approval

Approval ofQualificationsfrom NCVET

Content Part 2,- Facilitator Guide- Participant Handbook Questionnaire Bank- E-Content

BOS positioning in FFSC structure

General Body Governing Council

Steering Committee

Sub Committees

CEO/COO

Team FFSC

Board of

Standards

Training Infra &

AssessmentProjects

HR & Career

ManagementWSC Finance Engagement


Office Name Designation Details Membership Type

Convener, Board of Standards

Executive Member of Governing Council, Nominated to Steering Committee as the Sub-Committee Convener

As mentioned

Convener, Board of Standards

Executive Member of Governing Council, Nominated to Steering Committee as the Sub-Committee Convener

As mentioned

Secretary, Board of StandardsHead of Standards Department or as nominated by FFSC CEO/ COO

Employee, FFSC

Honorary Members, Board of Standards

Academia/ Institutions Head

Admitted via nomination, Non-paid, Voting Rights for BOS purpose only

Member, Board of Standards Members of the respective NOS Group:

1) Interior Designing & Installation2) Furniture Designing & Engineering3) Furniture Production (Wood Work, Panel Work, Metal Work, Bamboo Work, Wicker Work, Aluminum Work, UPVC Work)4) Furniture Surface Finishing5) Upholstery6) Furniture Installation7) Furniture Sales & Distribution

Board of Standards

(Sub-Committee)

Photographs of virtual meeting of the BOS Sub-Committee:

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Following is the role of NOS Group members:

Ÿ Oversee the development of the Occupational Map and Career Progression Path

Ÿ Conduct Functional Analysis of the shortlisted Job Roles

Ÿ Identify the relevant Job Roles for the development of QP-NOS, Model Curriculum, Content, etc.

Ÿ Advice and guide FFSC to develop Evaluation/Assessment Criteria and Certification Methodology for Trainees

Ÿ Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control to meet NCVET requirements

Ÿ Participate in the Stakeholder discussions as required to finalize the Qualification File, QP-NOS, MC etc.

Ÿ Mentor, guide the FFSC Standards team and work in coordination

Members of Furniture Installation NOS Group:

Sl No. Member Name Organization Name Category Position

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8


Mr. Bram Rouws

Ar Manuj Mundhada

Mr. Anil Mathur

Mr. Jimmy Thomas

Professor Ram Kumar

Mr. Mathaias Faeh

Mr. Shashi Kumar



MVS Global

Narsi Interior Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd

Forestry Innovation Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.

(Canadian Wood)

Last Resort

Bhartiya Skill Development University (BSDU)

Institute of Wood Science and Technology

(IWST)

Industry

Industry

Industry

Industry

Industry

Industry

Institute

Institute

Principal

Consultant

Director

Architect

Marketing Head

Business Dev.Manager

CEO

Project Manager

Master Trainer

NOS GROUP

The Board of Standards and FFSC further finalize the members of the NOS group for each occupation. The NOS Group is a

small group to reach a consensus on the feedbacks/ parameters of Qualifications. The ideas or suggestions are discussed

with members while developing the drafts. The experts of each occupation work in a coordinated manner to develop the

draft QP and Model Curriculums and Qualification files. The NOS Group meetings are held at least twice a month to

facilitate the discussions on the draft. Every week each member is contacted for their inputs and recommendation on the

draft. FFSC follows a robust strategy to develop the draft QP, Model Curriculums (MC) and Qualification files.


Members of Cabinet Making and Joinery NOS Group:

Sl No. Member Name Organization Name Category Position

1

2

3

4

5

6



Forestry Innovation Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.

(Canadian Wood)

IRAJ Evolution Design Company Pvt. Ltd. (IEVO)

Sujan Creative

Bhartiya Skill Development University (BSDU)

Principal Consultant

Director

Business Dev.Manager

Chief Manufacturing

Officer

Chief Design &

Development Officer

Project Manager


Mr. Bram Rouws

Mr. Jimmy Thomas

Mr. Ashok Jangir

Mr. Narendra Singh

Mr. Mathaias Faeh

Industry

Industry

Industry

Industry

Industry

Institute

Sl No. Member Name Organization Name Category

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Ar Jagdish Mistry

Shachi Jain

Gopal Dwivedi

Anil Mathur

Ashok Kularia

Geetha Narayanan/Michael Joseph

Urvi Seth

Pranav Kochta

ALM TTI

Architect

Livspace

Narsi Interior Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd

ANJ/ Canvas

Srishti Manipal University

Centre for Environmental Planning and

Technology (CEPT) University

Studio.draft

10 Tarek Utturkar Palledo CAD

9 Tithi Tewari/ Gautam Tewari Smartviz

Industry

Industry

Industry

Industry

Industry

Institute

Institute

Industry

Industry

Industry

Members of Interior Designing NOS Group

Different sessions with NOS Group

Brainstorming session- Understanding Occupational Standards

NOS Group Orientation sessions

NOS Group Discussion sessions

Number of sessions

7+

4+

12+


SUB SECTORS AND OCCUPATIONAL MAP IDENTIFICATION

There are three sub-sectors that have been identified for the furniture & fittings sectors:

Ÿ Interior designing

Ÿ Furniture

Ÿ Allied (Wood, panel, bamboo, laminate, hardware etc)

Different key occupations across subsectors defined for the development of Qualifications are:

1. Interior Designing

2. Interior Installation

3. Furniture Designing & Engineering

4. Furniture Material Resource Planning

5. Furniture Commercials

6. Furniture Production (Work Shop)

7. Furniture Production (Machine Shop)

8. Furniture Finishing

9. Upholstery

10. Furniture Material Handling

11. Furniture Assembly

12. Furniture Quality Control

13. Furniture Packaging

14. Furniture Sales & Distribution

15. Furniture Installation

16. Allied Industries related i.e. Raw Material, Tools & Equipment, Machinery

The new occupational map (OM) identifying different occupations and job roles according to the different NSQF level

has been developed.

The new job roles have been shortlisted from the new OM.

The career progression of different job roles have also been defined.

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Career map of Furniture Installation occupation based on new OM

Occupational Map of Furniture Installation


NEW QUALIFICATION DEVELOPMENT

QUALIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (QRC) APPROVED QUALIFICATIONS

NSDC QRC Secretariat has a key role in ensuring the quality of QP-NOS. The QRC has approved the following two

Qualifications of FFSC on 23rd June 2021.

Trainee- Furniture and Fittings Installation

Assistant Carpenter Wooden Furniture

FFS/Q2202

FFS/Q2201

Level-2

Level-3

QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTED TO NCVET

National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) is the regulatory body of the Government of India which

standardizes the functioning of Awarding Bodies engaged in vocational education and training, both long and short

term by establishing prescribed guidelines. NCVET has been formed after subsuming National Council for Vocational

Training (NCVT) and National Skill Development Agency (NSDA). Now, NCVET anchors the process of National Skill

Qualification Framework (NSQF) alignment through National Skill Qualification Committee (NSQC).

FFSC has submitted the following Qualifications to NCVET for the approval of National Skill Qualification Committee

(NSQC). The initial step of stakeholder consultation of these Qualifications have been completed.

Image of QP Image of QP

Trainee- Furniture and Fittings Installation

Assistant Carpenter Wooden Furniture

FFS/Q2202

FFS/Q2201

Level-2

Level-3

Job Role QP Code Level

Job Role QP Code Level

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The job roles shortlisted for development and approval sare

SHORTLISTING AND PRIORITIZING 50+ JOB ROLES

USAGE OF QUALIFICATIONS

Usage of

Qualifications

Schools

(6th to 12th)

Industry

(Customised)

Usage in

various scheme

Recognition of

Prior Learning

(RPL)

Short Term

Training

(STT) For

fresh skilling

Apprenticeship

(On the job

learning)

Colleges

(Diploma, B Voc)


EXTENSION ON EXISTING QUALIFICATIONS

NCVET has given extension on the validity of the following 19 job roles till September 2021.

Sl No. Qualification Name NSQF Level

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Assembler- Doors/Windows (Glass)

Assembler Modular Furniture

Assistant Carpenter - Wooden Furniture

Assistant Furniture Designer

Bent Laminated Furniture Maker

Cabinet Maker-Modular Kitchen

Cane Seat Weaver

Delivery & Installation Executive - Furniture & Fittings

Design Supervisor - Wooden/Modular Furniture

Interior Designer

Junior Assistant - Door Installation

Lead Assembler - Modular Furniture (Lock Installer)

Lead Carpenter - Wooden Furniture (Lock Installer)

Lead Sofa Maker - Wooden Furniture

Lead Wood Quality Examiner - Wooden Furniture

Machine Operator- Bamboo Slivering

Sales Executive - Furniture & Fittings

Senior Interior Designer

Supervisor Interior Designer

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3

3

4

3

3

3

4

5

4

2

4

4

4

4

3

4

6

5

22+Training Centres Added

31+Assessors Certified

57+Trainers Certified

TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE

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TRAINING OF TRAINERS (TOT)

Ÿ Any person who fulfils the eligibility criteria for Trainers defined by FFSC (covering educational qualification for each

domain job and relevant industry experience) can become a trainer. Post eligibility match, the trainer must undergo

the ToT program which is conducted by FFSC on the relevant domain job roles.

Ÿ Training of Trainers (ToT) is a program for the development of training delivery skills of those who wish to become

trainers in the sector of their preference and aligns them with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).

Ÿ Existing industry experts can be recognized as Trainers by attending assessment sessions organized by FFSC. Trainers

need to register on the Skill India Portal.

The summary of the Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions organized by FFSC during financial year 2020-21 is given below:

FFSC certified 57 trainers during the financial year 2020-21, which takes the overall tally of certified trainers to 138

(Trainers certified in a single job role 72 and multiple job roles 66). The state-wise distribution of certified trainers is

highlighted in the density map given below:

The above chart indicates that maximum trainers have been certified in Assistant Carpenter and Lead Carpenter job roles.

FFSC encourages industry experts with vast knowledge and experience to enroll as certified trainers and be a part of the

skilling ecosystem

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11

13

7

3

11

57

05.10.2020

02.11.2020

14.12.2020

09.02.2021

19.02.2021

05.03.2021

14.10.2020

11.11.2020

23.12.2020

18.02.2021

28.02.2021

14.03.2021

TOTAL

Online

Batch Start Date Batch End Date Trainers Certified Venue


TRAINING OF ASSESSOR (TOA)

Ÿ Any person who fulfils the eligibility criteria for assessors defined by FFSC (covering educational qualification for

each domain job and relevant industry experience) can become an assessor. Post eligibility match, the assessor must

undergo the ToA program on the relevant domain job roles.

Ÿ Training of Assessors (ToA) is a program organized by FFSC which is dedicated for the assessors in the skill eco-system.

A ToA model for a new assessor covers orientation and assessment on Domain skills and Assessment skills within a

period of 6 days

The summary of the Training of Assessors (ToA) sessions organized by FFSC during financial year 2020-21 is given below:

16

15

31

23.11.2020

02.12.2020

29.11.2020

08.12.2020

Batch Start Date Batch End Date Trainers Certified Venue

Online

TOTAL

FFSC certified 31 assessors during financial year 2020-21 which takes the overall tally of certified assessors to 78 (Assessors

certified in a single job role 36 and in multiple job role 42). The state wise distribution of certified assessors is highlighted

in the density map given below:

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Domain Skills Training Sessions

Final assessments

GLIMPSES OF TRANING OF TRAINERS AND ASSESSORS SESSIONS

Platform Skills Training Sessions

WORLD SKILLS COMPETITION

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Due to COVID 19 Pandemic, WorldSkills Competition which was planned in 2021 has been postponed to 2022. Due to

similar reasons IndiaSkills Competition has been postponed from December 2020 to December 2021.

There are three trades from Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) i.e Cabinet Making, Joinery and Carpentry. In WS

2022, FFSC will be participating in all the three trades.

Total registrations received on national portal (closed in Feb 2020) are 1000 across all the three trades. Various states and

FFSC are gearing up to conduct the state level and track 2 competitions keeping COVID protocols in place.

Unlike 2018, Skill Competitions this time will take place in decentralized (Institutional Level) for which FFSC has identified

various partnering institutes and Industry partners to support in planning and execution of track 2, regional and national

competition.

155+Apprenticeship Enrollment

2+Placement Drives Conducted

CAREER MANAGEMENT

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APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

Apprenticeship training is one of the most efficient ways to develop skilled manpower for the Industry by using on the

job training facilities available in the establishments without putting any extra burden on the exchequer to set up

training infrastructure. It is one of the essential schemes in terms of quality of training, experiential learning and

enhanced employability. It gives apprentices a real chance to put skills into practice and helps them gain confidence in a

working environment. Apprenticeship training is a course of training in any industry or establishment, undergone in

pursuance of a contract of apprenticeship between employer and apprentices and under prescribed terms and

conditions.

Benefits to Employer for Engagement of Apprentice in their organization

Ÿ The apprenticeship will reduce the attrition rate as you Train your staff according to your job role.

Ÿ Apprenticeship reduces your workforce cost in the long run as it gives you better returns.

Ÿ No ESI / No P.F. obligations for keeping apprentices in your establishments.

Ÿ Exemption of class room training for the candidates who have completed their job role in basic education.

Ÿ Once an Apprentice gets trained, the future manpower needs will be fulfilled within the organization.

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) – Incentives for Employers

Ÿ Employer will get 25% of prescribed stipend subject to a maximum of Rs. 1500/- per month per apprentice.

Ÿ Employers can also avail benefits up to 7500/- per apprentices for fresher candidates for Training them theory

component in-house as BTP.

FFSC's Role:

Ÿ Identification of job roles which are required for enrolment of apprentices.

Ÿ Design apprenticeship curriculum keeping in mind the specific nature of skill sets required by the establishment.

Ÿ Provide support to register on the portal as an establishment, search candidates, select, send offers, and generate

contracts.

In F.Y. 2020-21, 154 apprentices were enrolled under apprenticeship with six employers across the three curriculums

which were developed by FFSC.

Participating Employers:

The following employers have put forward the opportunities for apprenticeships for candidates and have taken the

responsibility to train fresh entrants into the furniture and fittings sector.

Ÿ Narsi Group

Ÿ Ajit Industries Pvt. Ltd. (AIPL)

Ÿ ANJ Group

Ÿ Hettich India

Ÿ Greenply Industries

Ÿ Windsor Machines Limited


Popular Job Roles:

The following job roles are most popular among the

employer to put apprenticeship opportunities:

Ÿ Assembler – Modular Furniture

Ÿ Lead Carpenter – Wooden Furniture

Ÿ Machine Operator – Slitting, Rewinding and Converting

GLIMPSES OF APPRENTICES IN TRAINING

SPECIAL FEATURE

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MAJOR EVENTS

11th July 2020: FFSC with WorldSkills India and NSDC organized a webinar on the topic "Skill Competitions" under the

series of "Unlocking Skills – Furniture & Fittings Sector.

31st July 2020: FFSC conducted an online 'Orientation Session' for the new industry members who have recently joined

FFSC. The purpose of the session was to make the members and their teams to be aware the Skilling Ecosystem and FFSC's

role.


6th August 2020: FFSC launches Virtual Placement Drive with WIFY Installation Technology.

9th August 2020: FFSC Skilled India Talk show with Nandkishor Mistry launches Virtual Placement Drive with WIFY

Installation Technology.

27th August 2020: The 5th Annual General Meeting of Furniture and Fittings Skill Council was held on 27th August 2020

Via Online.

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12th September 2020: A workshop on "Prevention of hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks" was organized

at Bihar Sharif Nagar Nigam, Nalanda Bihar on 12.09.2020 under the banner of National Safai Karamcharis Finance &

Development Corporation (NSKFDC), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

30th December 2020: Online meeting between representatives from National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium

Enterprises (ni-msme) and Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC).

8th January 2021: 1st Meeting of the Engagement Sub-Committee of FFSC via Online.


15th January 2021: Launch of PMKVY 3.0 by Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Skill

Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

11th February 2021: Memorandum of Understanding signed between Furniture and Fittings Skill Council and Modular

Furniture Manufacturers' Association (MFMA) with membership base in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to be a part of

Skill Development initiatives

11th February 2021: The 1st Meeting of the Training and Assessment Sub-Committee of FFSC was held today at the

campus of Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.


11th March 2021: 1st Projects Sub-committee was convened by industry flag-bearers Mr. Hardeep Sawhney, Interwood

and Mr. Pranesh Chibber, Canadian Wood along with FFSC COO Mr. Rahul Mehta and FFSC Projects team on 11th March

2021

15th March 2021: FFSC conducted the SCM for the Assistant Carpenter job role Training under NSFDC at Banka, Bihar.

19th March 2021: The 20th Governing Council (GC) meeting of FFSC held on 19th March 2021 via VC witnessed

participation from Industry Partners, Associations & Institutions.

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26th February 2021: A Placement Drive was conducted by FFSC and its Training Partner, STIC Infotech at Budgam, Jammu

& Kashmir on 24th February, 2020

9th March 2021: Memorandum of Understanding signed between Furniture and Fittings Skill Council and AIPM

(Association of Indian Panel Board Manufacturers) as a part of increasing its outreach to Industry in order to enhance the

Industry's participation in Skill Ecosystem

11th March 2021: Board of Standards (BOS) meets to accelerate the pace of new job role development.

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TESTIMONIALS FROM THE CANDIDATES

Liyakat Ali was working as an assistant in a furniture store in Budgam, J&K. He saw an advertisement

in the local newspaper about this Scheme of courses offered by PMKVY. He had heard about these

schemes and courses from various sources so he immediately decided to join the course. The

contents of the course and the Scheme inspired him to take this course. He liked to enhance his skills

and knowledge in this field. The program helped him greatly in learning new things about the job as

well.

The course was very helpful for him both personally and professionally. It helped him to learn new

things and techniques regarding his job which helped him greatly in his professional life and also the

knowledge of the latest equipment used today greatly helped him to compete in today's market.

Currently, he has his own business of wooden construction materials. He supplies various wooden

furniture items and also wooden materials used in the construction. This business was only been

possible because of the course. The course helped him a lot in building this business. His overall

earning has nearly been doubled after this course.

Javed Ahmed, aged 29 years belongs to an underprivileged family. The lack of financial strength

hindered him in learning new things about his interests and there was always pressure on him to

earn and fulfil his families requirements. So, he couldn't have any training to upskill his existing skill

and knowledge. He was working in a sawmill as an assistant.

He came to know about the PMKVY scheme from his friend and he completed his RPL course. He is

happy that he learned many new things from the fee course. From this course, he learned about

carpentry tools and equipment and their proper use and applications. The course also taught about

him the various kinds of wood along with their properties and applications.

After the course, he decided to start his own business. Now, he is running his furniture workshop. He

gives all the credit to the course where he came to know about various entrepreneurship

opportunities. Now, he is earning around Rs 30,000 per month. He is also planning to expand his

business.

Raju Mistri was working in a local furniture shop of Bhobi village of Nalanda, Bihar. He has taken the

training in bridge course in RPL for 80 hours.

The upskilling program has helped in knowing about more opportunities in the furniture sector.

Now he has came across a better opportunity due to his upskilling. Before the training he was

earning Rs 7,000 per month and now he is able to earn Rs 11,000 per month.

Rahul Kumar is son of Santosh Mistri of Sheikpura district of Bihar. He was earning Rs 6,000 per

month before undergoing the training.

He successfully completed the RPL training in Assistant Carpenter-Wooden Furniture. After

completion of the training, he is earning Rs 11,000 per month. He has learned many new things

which is helpful for his daily job. Now he is more confident and hopes to fulfil his need of family.

Mohd Adeeb belongs to a poor family. He is a carpenter by profession and was earning Rs 7,000 per

month at a furniture shop. He came to know about the bridge course of FFSC from one of his

carpenter friends. After hearing about the benefits, he became interested to enroll in the program.

He completed the program and received the Govt certificate. After undergoing the training, he

gained confidence and he also knew about the possibilities of self-employment. Currently, he has

opened his shop and earning around Rs 25,000 per month.

Now he is planning to expand his business to a large extent and capture a larger market size of his

area.


NEWS COVERAGE

FINANCIAL SUMMARY


INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.03.2021

(Amount- Rs.)

31.03.2021

7,41,26,430

26,68,954

7,67,95,384

5,74,29,172

5,78,678

2,01,379

5,82,09,229

1,85,86,155

Particulars

INCOME

Fees/Subscription Received

Other Income

TOTAL (A)

EXPENDITURE

Establishment Expenses

Administrative Expenses

Depreciation

TOTAL (B)

SURPLUS (A-B)

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2021

31.03.2021

3,55,06,532

3,51,39,053

7,06,45,585

7,40,430

6,99,05,155

7,06,45,585

CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND

Corpus/Capital Fund

Earmarked/Endowment Funds

TOTAL

ASSETS

Fixed Assets

Net Current Assets

TOTAL

(Amount- Rs.)

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