Kerala's skilling agency is a Section-8 company of the Higher Education Department

Background

The Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala is a Section-8 Company of the Department of Higher Education, Government of Kerala. It focuses on skilling students and the general community to enhance their employability. ASAP Kerala was instituted in 2012 and transitioned to a company under the Companies Act, 2013, in 2021. Skill Development Centres were established across Kerala in the year after it was instituted. It offers more than 150 contemporary courses in 19 domains. Training is undertaken through 16 Community Skill Parks. It holds dual recognition from NCVET as an awarding body and an assessment agency.