Lok Sabha Question No. 2118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-24
Subject: Skill Development Training in  ITIs
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2118 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.12.2018

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING IN ITIs

## 2118.  SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

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

- (a) & (b)     Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has signed MoUs with the following technological  companies  for imparting  digital skills to the youth in addition to the traditional occupational training.
1. MoU with National Association of Software Services Companies (NASSCOM): An MoU  has  signed  between  Directorate  General  of  Training,  M/o  Skill  Development  & Entrepreneurship and National Association of Software Services Companies (NASSCOM) on 27 th April, 2018. NASSCOM is now advising DGT on future of jobs in IT-ITES sector. Some areas identified by NASSCOM for introduction of training programme in ITIs, to address the futuristic need of the Industry (Industry 4.0).

Following new trades have been introduced (as per MoU with NASSCOM) under CTS from the session started August, 2018.

|   S.No. | Name of Trade                          | Duration   | NSQF LEVEL   |
|---------|----------------------------------------|------------|--------------|
|       1 | Internet of Things (Smart Agriculture) | One Year   | Level-4      |
|       2 | Internet of Things (Smart Healthcare ) | One Year   | Level-4      |
|       3 | Internet of Things (Smart City)        | One Year   | Level-4      |
|       4 | Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester   | 6 months   | Level-3      |

2. MoU  with  IBM  India  Private  Ltd: Introduction  of  two  year  Advanced  Technical Diploma in collaboration  with IBM, for ITI pass outs in Central Institutes under DGT in the field of 'IT, Networking and Cloud Computing'.
3. MoU  with  SAP  India  Private  Limited: An  MoU  has  been  signed  between  DGT, MSDE and SAP India Private Limited on 13th July, 2018 for skill development of Youth on Enterprise Software and Data Sciences. Under the MoU,   the training will be run on cloud

based infrastructure and the Ministry and/or designated organizations would be required to provide/procure the cloud infrastructure.

In  addition  to,  following  7  new  trades  have  been  introduced  under  Craftsmen  Training Scheme from year 2018-19.

The details of above trades are as under:

|   S. No. | Name of Trade                                   | Entry Qualification                                                                                          | Duration   | NSQF Level   |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|--------------|
|        1 | Geo Informatics Assistant                       | Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 System of education with Mathematics in matriculation.              | 1 year     | Level 5      |
|        2 | Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter     | Passed 10th Class with Science and Mathematics                                                               | 2 years    | Level 5      |
|        3 | Additive Manufacturing Technician (3D Printing) | 10th Passed with Maths and Science                                                                           | 1 year     | Level 4      |
|        4 | Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Drone Pilot     | 10th Passed under 10+2 system with Min. 18yrs of age                                                         | 6 months   | Level 4      |
|        5 | Electrician Power Distribution                  | 10th Passed with Maths and Science                                                                           | 2 years    | Level 5      |
|        6 | Technician Mechatronics                         | Passed 10th Class with Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of Education or its equivalent.             | 2 years    | Level 5      |
|        7 | Solar Technician (Electrical)                   | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 System of education with Science and Mathematics or its equivalent. | 1 year     | Level 4      |

(c) & (d) Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship  has  formulated  following  schemes  to  fund  ITIs  in  various  States  for  Skill Development:

1.  Enhancing  Skill  Development  Infrastructure  in  North  Eastern  States  and  Sikkim: The  scheme  inter-alia  envisages  upgradation  of  22  existing  ITIs  by  establishment  of  3 new trades in each ITI; supplementing deficient infrastructure in 28 ITIs by constructing new  boundary  wall,  new  hostel  along  with  supplementing  old  and  obsolete  tools  and equipment for 3 existing trades in each ITI. The details of coverage and fund released are at Annexed .
2.  Upgradation of existing Government ITIs into Model ITIs: Existing ITI in the State has been taken for Upgradation into Model ITI which is supposed to evolve as an institution showcasing best practices, efficient and high quality training delivery and sustainable as well as effective industry relationship. The Institute Management Committee (IMC) society for each ITI with chairperson from Industry is empowered to implement the scheme at ITI level. All major trades are covered by the representatives of industries in IMC. The details of fund release are at Annexed .
3.  Skills  Strengthening  for  Industrial  Value  Enhancement  (STRIVE): The  Ministry  is extending its assistance to the State ITIs by provisioning of funds under project STRIVE (Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement), for technical experts, machinery etc.  STRIVE  is  world  Bank  assisted  scheme  that  envisages  improving  relevance  and efficiency of skill development provided through ITIs and apprenticeship.

The  scheme  also  covers  inclusion  of  new  trades  in  500  ITIs  across  the  country,  as identified by the industry led Institute Management committee of that ITI.

## ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARA (c) & (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2118 DUE FOR REPLY ON 24.12.2018

- (a)  State  wise  coverage  and  fund  released  for  Upgradation  and  supplementing  deficient infrastructure under the scheme 'Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure in NE States' are given below:

| (Rs. in Lakh)     | (Rs. in Lakh)                                           | (Rs. in Lakh)                                                                    | (Rs. in Lakh)               | (Rs. in Lakh)   |
|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------|
| State             | ITIs covered under Upgradation                          | ITIs covered under supplementing deficient infrastructure                        | Fund Allocation Fund so far | Released        |
| Meghalaya         | Sohra, Resubelpara, Nongstoin, Nongpoh                  | Sohra, Resubelpara, Nongstoin, Nongpoh                                           | 1120.68                     | 256.36          |
| Manipur           | Phaknung, Senapati, Takyel(W)                           | Imphal, Phaknung, Senapati, Tamenglong, Ningthoukhong, Kakching, Chandel, Ukhrul | 1856.05                     | 928.46          |
| Assam             | Jorhat, Srikona, , Majuli, Guwahati, Nagaon, Silchar(W) | Lakhimpur                                                                        | 1443.24                     | 1019.88         |
| Tripura           | Indra Nagar                                             | Belonia                                                                          | 354.22                      | 291.38          |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Yupia, Balinong, Dirang,                                | Dirang, Roing, Tabarijo                                                          | 1146.87                     | 1060.85         |
| Nagaland          | Dimapur, Kohima                                         | Zuhenboto, Tuensung, Mon, Mokokchung, Kohima                                     | 1134.53                     | 1189.47         |
| Sikkim            |                                                         | Rangpo, Namchi, Gyashiling                                                       | 510.30                      | 308.20          |
| Mizoram           | Aizawl, Lunglei, Saiha                                  | Aizawl, Lunglei, Saiha                                                           | 1062.66                     | 696.28          |
| Total             | 22                                                      | 28                                                                               | 8628.55                     | 5750.88         |

(b)  The  details  of  fund  release  under  the  scheme 'Upgradation  of  existing  Government ITIs into Model ITIs' are given below: (Amount in Rs. Lakhs)

| Sl. No.   | Name of the State   | Name of ITI             |   Central share allocation |   Central share released |
|-----------|---------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------|
| 1.        | Andhra Pradesh      | ITI Gajuwaka            |                      700   |                   350    |
| 2.        | Assam               | ITI Jorhat              |                      783   |                   195.75 |
| 3.        | Arunachal Pradesh   | ITI Yupia               |                      392   |                   195.75 |
| 4.        | Bihar               | ITI Marhowrah           |                      700   |                   175    |
| 5.        | Chhattisgarh        | ITI Bhilai              |                      700   |                   350    |
| 6.        | Chandigarh          | ITI Chandigarh          |                     1000   |                   150    |
| 7.        | Delhi               | ITI Pusa                |                      590   |                   295    |
| 8.        | Goa                 | ITI Panaji              |                      350   |                   175    |
| 9.        | Gujarat             | ITI Dashrath            |                      637   |                   318.5  |
| 10.       | Haryana             | ITI Gurgaon             |                      700   |                   350    |
| 11.       | Himachal Pradesh    | ITI Nalagarh            |                      639   |                   319.5  |
| 12.       | Jharkhand           | ITI Ranchi              |                      700   |                   350    |
| 13.       |                     | ITI Bangalore           |                      700   |                   350    |
| 14.       | Karnataka           | ITI Honnavar            |                      350   |                   175    |
| 15.       | Kerala              | ITI Kalamassery         |                      700   |                   630    |
| 16.       | Madhya Pradesh      | ITI Bhopal              |                      700   |                   350    |
| 17.       | Maharashtra         | ITI Nashik              |                      629.3 |                   157.33 |
| 18.       | Orissa              | ITI Barbil              |                      497   |                   447.3  |
| 19.       | Punjab              | ITI Roopnagar           |                      700   |                   350    |
| 20.       | Puducherry          | ITI Men, Mettupalayam   |                      350   |                   175    |
| 21.       | Rajasthan           | ITI Udaipur             |                      350   |                   175    |
| 22.       | Sikkim              | ITI Namchi              |                      450   |                   225    |
| 23.       | Tamil Nadu          | ITI Coimbatore          |                      700   |                   175    |
| 24.       | Tripura             | ITI Indranagar (W)      |                      720   |                   360    |
| 25.       | Telangana           | ITI Mallepally          |                      700   |                   228    |
| 26.       |                     | ITI Meerut              |                      700   |                   350    |
| 27.       | Uttar Pradesh       | ITI Varanasi            |                      630   |                   315    |
| 28.       | Uttarakhand         | ITI Jagjitpur, Haridwar |                      525   |                    79    |
| 29.       | West Bengal         | ITI Durgapur            |                      700   |                   350    |
| Total     | Total               | Total                   |                    17992.3 |                  8116.13 |

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