Lok Sabha Question No. 1823 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
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. 1823 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017

## NEW AREAS OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT

## 1823 DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry has opened new areas of Skill Development training in addition to the traditional occupational training available to the ITIs throughout the country;
- (b) if so the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Ministry is extending its assistance to the State ITIs in terms of technical experts (Trainees), machinery, funds etc.; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)

- (a) & (b) Directorate  General  of  Training  (DGT),  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  & Entrepreneurship 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

(c) & (d) Directorate  General  of  Training  under  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and Entrepreneurship  is  extending  its  assistance  to  State  ITIs  by  implementing  following schemes for upgrading Industrial Training Institute (ITIs) throughout the country:-

1. World Bank  assisted Vocational Training Improvement  Project  (VTIP):  The scheme, inter-alia, 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.
2.   Upgradation of existing Government ITIs into Model ITIs: 25 Government ITIs have been  covered  for  upgradation  into  Model  ITIs  in  24  States.  The  Government  of India has released Rs. 65.64 crore under the scheme so far.
3. Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure in NE States: The scheme envisages upgradation  of  20  existing  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 for the purpose.

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