Lok Sabha Question No. 386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-18
Subject: New Areas of Skill Development
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 386 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2017

## NEW AREAS OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT

## 386 DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

## Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  new  areas  of  skill  development  training  in addition to the traditional occupational training available to the ITIs throughout the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government is extending its assistance to the State ITIs in terms of technical experts (trainers), machinery and fund etc. and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE )

(a) Directorate  General  of  Training  (DGT)  has  implemented 'Dual  System  of  Training' (DST) in ITIs across the country in year 2016. Dual System combines practical training in the industry and theoretical knowledge along with foundation practical in ITI(s) which leads to better ITI  -  Industry  linkage.  DST  enables  the  ITI  trainees  to  have  exposure  to  latest  trends  in  the industry.

The Dual System of Training is currently available in the following 16 trades:

- i. Electrician
- ii. Fitter
- iii. Machinist
- iv. Turner
- v. Electronics Mechanic
- vi. Welder
- vii. Mechanic Diesel
- viii. Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
- ix. Cosmetology
- x. Tool & Die Maker (Dies & Moulds)
- xi. Draughtsman (Mechanical)
- xii. Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
- xiii. Mechanic Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
- xiv. Plumber
- xv. Automotive Body Repair
- xvi. Automotive Paint Repair
17. (b). Directorate General of Training is extending its assistance to State ITIs by implementing following schemes for upgrading Industrial Training Institute (ITIs) throughout the country:
1. The  World  Bank  assisted  Vocational  Training  Improvement  Project  (VTIP):  The scheme,  interalia,  covers  upgradation  of  400  Government  ITIs  in  34  States/Union  Territories. The Government of India has released Rs. 1233.30 crore under VTIP. Physical component of the  scheme  consist  of  setting  of  new  classrooms,  workshops  and  modernization  of  tools, equipment  and  machinery  in  ITIs.  The  scheme  objective  also  includes  enhancement  of knowledge  and  skills  of  ITI  instructors  under  ToT  and  strengthening  facilities  in  14  central institutes.
2. Upgradation of existing Government ITIs into Model ITIs: 26 Government ITIs have been  covered  for  upgradation  into  model  ITIs  in  25  States.  The  Government  of  India  has released Rs. 67.59crore under the scheme so far.
3. Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure in NE States: The scheme envisages upgradation  of  20  existing govt. ITIs  by  introducing  of  3  new  trades  in  each  ITI  and supplementing  old  and  obsolete  tools  and  equipment  in  each  of  28  existing  ITIs  in  8 Northeastern States. An amount of Rs. 57.51 crore (100% centrally funded) has been released so far.

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