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Dr. NIDHI RAWAT

Dr. NIDHI RAWAT

New Delhi

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the National Resource Organization, adept in policy writing and project management. Proven track record in quality assurance and stakeholder engagement, successfully enhancing training programs and achieving significant improvements in skill development initiatives. Strong leader with exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to innovation in rural skilling programs.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Dy. Head, Project Monitoring Agency

National Resource Organization, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India
New Delhi
08.2018 - Current
  • Technical support on all policies, guidelines, SOPs, and other issues regarding the implementation of DDU-GKY, a skilling program of MoRD in the country.
  • Supervising matters related to the assessment and certification under DDUGKY.
  • Managing matters related to human resource availability at the state's district and block level.
  • Capacity building of states, in coordination with NIRDPR, such as training of trainers to improve the quality of training, course curriculum, job roles, and qualification packs development, as per the needs in rural areas.
  • Creation of guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Phase 2 of DDUGKY.
  • A nominated member of the governing council of all SSCs, along with the Director, Skills, MoRD.
  • Matters related to reports for the Cabinet Secretariat, NITI Aayog, and Parliament questions related to the scheme.
  • Policy matters related to MSDE, NSDC, SSC, DGT, and NSDA/NCVET.
  • Skill and competency assessment of SRLMs, and redefining the role of CTSAs (Central Technical Support Agencies) increases effectiveness.
  • Expert for apparel sector course upgrades under DGT, MSDE.
  • Identifying best practices and ensuring implementation support in specific activities, and technical assistance in thematic areas.
  • Resource person for the training of project officials and immersion modules to be implemented with the states.
  • Supporting the states in identifying the key sectors and developing parameters in skill gap assessments from the block and below level.
  • Keep track of the performance of DDU-GKY's goals, quality, and scale.
  • Independently standardizing, executing, and monitoring Soft Skill Modules in DDUGKY through P.A.C.E from GAP Inc.
  • Identifying implementation bottlenecks and suggesting course corrections needed at the state, CTSA, MoRD, and PIA levels to improve outcomes.
  • Propagate future strategy, policy, and sector choices.
  • Development of MIS, as per the requirements of the program.
  • Developing Qualification Packs for the approval of NSQC as and when required.

Registrar (Academic Affairs Department/Sponsorships) and General Manager Operations

APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTRE
01.2009 - 08.2018
  • Company Overview: Under the aegis of AEPC, Ministry of Textiles.
  • Headed Sponsorship Department of ATDC with all State Partnerships for as all skilling schemes.
  • Fundraising for skilling youths from different states' skilling schemes.
  • Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR), including funding for states and the central government schemes.
  • Monitoring 180 crore project from Ministry of Textiles under Integrated Skill Development Scheme. (now known as SAMARTH)
  • Managed skill development initiatives of the central and state governments, Skill Development Missions and other agencies like DGT, AICTE, NSDC, and SSCs.
  • Active member of committee of development of courses under Directorate General of Training for CTS, CITS.
  • Oversight of implementation of SAMARTH scheme in all States.
  • Quality Assurance of training Programs, Learner- Assessment.
  • Liaison with the Ministry of Textiles, GOI, Advisor to the PM Office, Ministry of Labour and Employment, IGNOU, and AICTE in skill development matters.
  • Timely submission of reports and MIS to the monitoring agency and the Ministry of Textiles.
  • Review of Progress of ATDCs by fixing up targets for admissions on the basis of past performance for direct and sponsored candidates and Monitoring.
  • Supervised the accreditation of courses of ATDC from NCVT (National Council of Vocational Education and Training), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
  • Managed IEC of ATDC: designing and printing of prospectuses, brochures, newsletters, DISHA, and other print materials for creating the brand image of ATDC and for mobilizing candidates.
  • Maintained matters related to the Assessment Centre of AEPC/ATDC.
  • SPOC for all inquiries from all regions: 'Single Window.'

Lecturer

APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTRE
Okhla
08.2005 - 01.2009
  • Classes of Pattern Making, Apparel Production Technology, Textile Science.
  • Organized visits to export Houses and other related places.
  • Conducted Career Counselling sessions before placements.
  • Curriculum Development.
  • Career Counselling sessions of Students.
  • Placements of students.
  • Industry liaison.

Lecturer, fashion and Textiles

INTERNATIONAL POLYTECHNIC FOR WOMEN
South Extn.
08.2001 - 06.2005
  • Worked as Head of Fashion Department for courses recognized by AICTE, (BTE).
  • Liaison with Board of Technical Education, Delhi Govt. for curriculum and conduct of examination.
  • Classes of Fashion and Textile Deptt.
  • Organized fashion shows on large scale in Ashoka hotel.
  • Course design and development with the guidance of TTTI, Chandigarh.

Faculty in Fashion & Textiles

NIFD, West Delhi Centre
West Delhi
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Course design and development.
  • Classes of Fashion and Textile Deptt.
  • Organized fashion shows on large scale in Park Royal hotel.
  • Organized field visits for students.

Centre Manager

Pavitra Academy
  • Managed Centre and Course coordinator.
  • Classes of Fashion and Textile Deptt.
  • Organized competitive classes for NIFT & NID.
  • Organized field visits for students.

Faculty

Academy of Fashion Studies, Alaknanda
Alaknanda
  • Course coordinator.
  • Classes of Fashion and Textile Deptt.
  • Organized fashion shows and exhibition.
  • Organized field visits for students.

Part-Time Teaching

Green Field School, Saket
Saket
  • Course coordinator.
  • Classes of Fashion and Textile subjects.

Assistant Merchandiser

MADAN TRADING CORPORATION
Okhla
  • Dealing in ladies’ garments.
  • Coordination with Production Department.
  • Sample Making & dealing with buyers.

Merchandiser

GIAN INTERNATIONAL
Peera Garhi, Delhi
  • Dealing in home furnishings, bags and accessories.
  • Designed a new range of Cushion Covers & Curtains.
  • Organized exhibition of newly designed range for buyers in showroom.

Education

Ph. D -

Mewar University
01.2021

M.Sc. - Textile and Clothing

Institute of Home Economics
Delhi, India
06-1996

B.Sc. - Home Science

Institute of Home Economics
Delhi, India
06-1994

XII -

CBSE

X -

CBSE

Skills

  • Policy writing
  • Project management
  • Quality assurance
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Curriculum development
  • Human resource management
  • Problem identification
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Innovation management
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Relationship building and networking

Training

  • Garment Technology, 4 days, IPW organized by NCUTE IIT Delhi
  • Increasing Productivity, 10 days, ATDC organized by AEPC

Research

Effectiveness of Convergence Model Towards Skill India Mission in Relation to Bridge the Demographic Skill Gaps in Apparel Sector, Convergence Model of Skill India Mission-2009-20017: A Review, Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, 14, 1, 10/01/17, Effectiveness of Government's Skill India program in the Apparel Industry in India: an Empirical Study, KAAV International Journal of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, 4, 2, 04/01/17

Timeline

Dy. Head, Project Monitoring Agency

National Resource Organization, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India
08.2018 - Current

Registrar (Academic Affairs Department/Sponsorships) and General Manager Operations

APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTRE
01.2009 - 08.2018

Lecturer

APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTRE
08.2005 - 01.2009

Lecturer, fashion and Textiles

INTERNATIONAL POLYTECHNIC FOR WOMEN
08.2001 - 06.2005

Faculty in Fashion & Textiles

NIFD, West Delhi Centre
01.2000 - 01.2001

Centre Manager

Pavitra Academy

Faculty

Academy of Fashion Studies, Alaknanda

Part-Time Teaching

Green Field School, Saket

Assistant Merchandiser

MADAN TRADING CORPORATION

Merchandiser

GIAN INTERNATIONAL

Ph. D -

Mewar University

M.Sc. - Textile and Clothing

Institute of Home Economics

B.Sc. - Home Science

Institute of Home Economics

XII -

CBSE

X -

CBSE

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