Lok Sabha Question No. 3012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Skill Development in North Eastern Region (NER)
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3012 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.12.2018

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH EASTERN REGION (NER)

## 3012.  SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

## Will  the  MINISTER of SKILL DEVELOPMENT and ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government implements any programme/scheme for Skill Development of the unemployed youths of the North-Eastern Region (NER);
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  salient  features  of  the  programme/ scheme for the purpose along with the allocation of funds, category-wise;
- (c) the  number of such programmes organised by the Government in NER and funds provided/utilized  for  the  purpose  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the current year, State-wise;
- (d) whether the Confederation of Indian Industry has undertaken various programmes in coordination with his Ministry and other stakeholders for socioeconomic development of the Region; and
- (e) if  so,  the  key  features  of  the  initiatives  undertaken  for  the  purpose  and  the success achieved as a result thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) Under Skill India Mission, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing dedicated scheme known as Capacity Building for NER  (CB-NER)  and  a  flagship  scheme  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana (PMKVY- 2016-20) on pan-India basis covering NER.

Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  through  National  Skill Development and Corporation is implementing Capacity Building scheme for skilling of unemployed youth of North Eastern region in various sectors. The scheme aims to provide funding for skill development, enhancing of employability and competencies, and promotion of self-employment and entrepreneurships. Under the scheme, NSQF compliant courses are being imparted and payouts to TPs are as per the Common Norms. Under the scheme, as on date, 7,396 candidates have been enrolled across 8  NE  States.  Out  of  which,  5,517  candidates  have  been  already  trained  under  CB scheme in various sectors.

Additionally, under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY-2016-20), skill  training  (Fresh  Short  Term  Training,  Recognition  of  Prior  Learning  (RPL)  and Special Project) is being provided to the prospective youth of the country including North Eastern States. As on 30.11.2018, 1,13,124 candidates have been trained under PMKVY 2016-20 in 8 NE States.

PMKVY 2016-20 scheme also provides additional incentives for participation of youth in training from NE region. For incentivising the youth, there is a provision of monthly travel allowance and post placement support for candidates of NE States. Also,  Training  Centres  (TCs)  are  paid  10%  additional  cost  for  training  in  the  NE States. Further, Ministry has approved residential facility alongwith one-time transportation  cost  for  candidates,  upto  50%  enrolled  till  31st  March  2019,  being trained  within  NE  region,  J&K  (except  Jammu,  Samba,  Kathua  and  Udhampur districts) and at PMKKs across the country if the training center where the candidate is being trained is located outside the domicile district of the candidate.

(d) and (e) Confederation  of  Indian  Industry  (CII)  is  not  involved  with  NSDC  in North East region under PMKVY 2016-20. However, CII has partnered with National Skill  Development  Corporation,  an  implementing  agency  for  PMKVY  under  MSDE, along with GIZ for the Skill Connect Roadshow to increase awareness and adoption of Apprenticeship among the Industry. As part of the roadshow, 19 workshops have been  conducted  in  14  states  across  the  country  till  December  2018.  Out  of  19 workshops,  one  of  the  workshop  on  Apprenticeship  was  conducted  in  Guwahati, Assam on 24 th September 2018.

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