♦ The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) held a bilateral meeting with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) in New Delhi on 18 March 2026.  The meeting was aimed at exploring avenues for collaboration and knowledge exchange in the vocational education, training, and Skilling (VETS) sector. 

♦ The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said that the meeting featured detailed presentations on outlining the regulatory frameworks, operational landscapes, and key challenges within the VETS ecosystem. 

♦ The Ministry said that the key areas of discussion included risk-based monitoring, compliance and audit practices, strengthening assessment integrity, qualification approval processes, and the use of technology and data systems for effective monitoring and regulatory oversight.