Programs
- M. Tech. in Automotive Engineering -Postgraduate
- International Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Program 1 Year -International, Fellowship
Project Title:
SKILL-eLABS
Project Tagline:
Next-Gen Learning for a Skilled India
Dept./ Centre/ Lab:
AMMACHI Labs
TAG:
Innovative Pedagogies and Next-Gen Learning: Advancing, AI, XR, and Simulation Technologies in Education
Project Incharge(s):
Principal Investigator: Dr.Bhavani Rao, Director-AMMACHI Labs
Co-Principal Investigator: Mr. Ajay Balakrishnan, Associate Director – AMMACHI Labs
External Collaborators:
SANKALP, MSDE Directorate General of Training, MSDE National Instructional Media Institute, MSDE
Project Start and Completion Dates:
19th Dec 2023 to 19th Dec 2024
Project Funding Agency:
National Instructional Media Institute, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Project Funding Amount:
78 Lakhs INR
Launched in December 2024 under the SANKALP initiative, the Skill-eLabs project is a collaborative endeavour by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in partnership with the Directorate General of Training (DGT) and the National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI). The project has been implemented by AMMACHI Labs. An expert committee—comprising representatives from MSDE, DGT, NIMI, National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), and subject matter specialists—provided strategic direction and reviewed project deliverables throughout its lifecycle.
India’s vocational education landscape presents both significant challenges and promising opportunities. Despite increasing interest in digital learning, there is a noticeable gap in research examining the effectiveness of learning technologies in advancing skill development. This underlines the urgent need for evidence-based insights to guide the national integration of impactful digital solutions. Establishing a solid foundation is essential to fully harness the benefits of these technologies.
In response, the Skill-eLabs project was conceptualised to strengthen vocational education through the integration of technology-enhanced learning. Its aim is to build a scalable and sustainable framework for delivering industry-relevant skills, thereby fostering a future-ready workforce. A pilot implementation, along with an impact evaluation, was conducted to assess improvements in student learning outcomes, skill acquisition, and self-confidence. The project also collected valuable feedback from instructors on the usability and adoption of the learning tools.
Project Implementation
The following key activities were undertaken as part of the Skill-eLabs project:
Skill E-Labs Package Components
Each Skill-eLabs package is designed to provide a comprehensive, engaging, and technology-driven learning experience. The key components include:
Impact Evaluation
The Skill-eLabs programme has demonstrated significant success in improving vocational training outcomes through a structured, two-phase evaluation:
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
Impact Evaluation Findings
Major Benefits
Enhanced Visualisation: Uses immersive technologies to simplify the understanding of complex concepts, making learning more intuitive and engaging.
Looking Ahead
The Skill-eLabs initiative represents a pivotal step in modernizing India’s vocational education system. With 100% of participating instructors recommending the program for future training, the pilot demonstrates the transformative potential of digital technology in enhancing both the accessibility and quality of vocational education.
As plans for nationwide implementation progress, this innovative approach to technical education is set to equip India’s workforce with the skills needed for an increasingly digital future. The successful integration of technology through Skill-eLabs provides a strong foundation for expanding digital learning across India’s vocational education system
Proposed Future Work
Following the success of the pilot phase, the Skill-eLabs project is now poised for national-level deployment, with a strategic roadmap for expansion and integration across the vocational education ecosystem.