Lok Sabha Question No. 2844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-21
Subject: Financial Assistance to Polytechnics/ ITIs
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shardaben Anilbhai Patel, Mitesh Rameshbhai (Bakabhai) Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2844 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2022

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO POLYTECHNICS/ITIS

## 2844.  SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI PATEL: SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL (BAKABHAI):

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

- (a) whether there is any scheme under which financial assistance is provided to Polytechnics/Industrial Training Institute (ITIs) of various States, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the details of Polytechnics/ITIs in Gujarat to which financial assistance has been provided under the said scheme during the last three years;
- (c) whether  the  Government  provides  any  funds  to  amend  courses  in  Polytechnics  in consultation with the local industries; and
- (d) the details thereof especially Polytechnics in Gujarat which have been provided funds for this purposes?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

- (a) Yes, Sir. Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) provides financial assistance to Polytechnics and ITIs for the following Schemes:
1. 'Scheme of Polytechnics' comprising following four components:
- i.  Setting up of new Polytechnics in Un-served and Underserved Districts: Under  this  scheme,  296  new polytechnics are being set up by the State  Governments assistance from Government of India limited   to   Rs. 12.30 crore   per   polytechnic (Rs. 8.00 crore for civil works and Rs. 4.30 crore for machinery, equipment) to meet the capital costs of

/Union Territories in un-served and underserved districts with financial establishing a polytechnic.

- ii.  Central assistance for Up-gradation of selected Polytechnics: Under this scheme, financial assistance  upto  Rs.  2.00  crore  per  Polytechnic  is  provided  by  Government  of  India  to upgrade  infrastructure  facilities  of  500  selected  polytechnics  for  modern  equipment, replacement  of  obsolete  equipment,  providing  modern  facilities  for  application  of  IT  in teaching,  learning  and  testing processes  and  creating  infrastructure  facilities  as  well  as introduction of new diploma courses.
- iii. Central  assistance  for  Construction  of  Women's  Hostels  in  selected Polytechnics: The scheme envisages financial assistance subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.00 crore for each polytechnic, to be provided to 500 existing AICTE approved Government / Government aided Polytechnics, for the construction of women's hostel.
- iv.  Community  Development  Through  Polytechnics  (CDTP):  CDTP  scheme  envisages providing  non-formal,  short-term,  employment-oriented  skill  development  programmes, through AICTE approved Polytechnics, to various sections of the community, particularly the rural, unorganized & disadvantaged sections of the society, to enable them to obtain gainful self / wage employment. Recurring grant upto Rs. 17.00 lakh per polytechnic per annum is provided by the Central Government.
2. Upgradation of existing Government ITIs into Model ITIs: Existing Govt. ITIs in states have been taken up for Upgradation into Model ITI which is supposed to evolve as an institution  showcasing  best  practices,  efficient  and  high-quality  training  delivery  and sustainable and effective industry relationship. Under this scheme, 30 Model ITIs in 28 State / Union Territories are being provided financial assistance from Government of India upto Rs. 10 crore per Model ITI towards the Upgradation.
3. Skill  Development  in  47  Districts  Affected  by  Left  Wing  Extremism: The  scheme envisages establishment of 47 new ITIs (1 ITI per district in 47 districts of 10 States) limited  to  Rs.  7.34  crore  per  ITI.  Out  of  Rs.  319.55  crore  as  Central  allocation,  Rs. 226.47 crore has been released under the Scheme.
4.  Enhancing  Skill  Development  Infrastructure  in  NE  States:  The  scheme  envisages establishment of 34 new ITIs along with upgradation of 22 existing Government ITIs by introducing three new trades per ITI and supplementing infrastructure deficiencies in 28 ITIs by constructing new hostel, boundary wall and replacing old and obsolete tools and equipment. Under this scheme, financial assistance is limited to Rs. 9.5 crore per ITI for establishment  of  new  ITI.  Out  of  Rs.  385.28  crore  as  Central  allocation,  Rs.  253.49 crore has been released under the Scheme.
5.  Skills  Strengthening  for  Industrial  Value  Enhancement  (STRIVE):  It  is  World  Bank assisted  project  for  a  total  cost  of  Rs.  2,200  crore.  The  objective  of  the  project  to improve  relevance  and  efficiency  of  skills  development  provided  through  ITIs  and apprenticeship. Under STRIVE, 426 ITIs including 29 Private ITIs have been selected in 33 States of India.
8. (b) The  details  of  polytechnics/ITIs  in  Gujarat  to  which  financial  assistance  has  been provided under these Schemes during the last three years is given at Annexure I.
9. (c)&(d)    This  Ministry  does  not  provide  any  funds  to  amend  courses  in  Polytechnics  in consultation with local industries.

## Annexure - I

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (B)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  2844  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  21.03.2022  REGARDING  'FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO POLYTECHNICS / ITIs'.

(Rs. in lakh)

|     | Scheme(s) in Gujarat                                           | District     |   2018-19 |   2019-20 |   2020-21 |
|-----|----------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| I.  | Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) |              |        00 |        00 |        00 |
| 1.  | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Balisana                  | Patan        |        00 |        00 |        60 |
| 2.  | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Vijapur                   | Mahesana     |        00 |        00 |        21 |
| 3.  | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Vadnagar                  | Mahesana     |        00 |        00 |        72 |
| 4.  | C.V.T.S.S.T. Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Palana       | Kheda        |        00 |        00 |        60 |
| 5.  | Smt M.C.Patel Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Uttarsanda  | Kheda        |        00 |        00 |        71 |
| 6.  | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Padra                     | Vadodara     |        00 |        00 |        58 |
| 7.  | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Vaghodiya                 | Vadodara     |        00 |        00 |        58 |
| 8.  | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Shahera                   | Panch Mahals |        00 |        00 |        21 |
| 9.  | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Zankhvav                  | Surat        |        00 |        00 |        50 |
| 10. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Dharampur                 | Valsad       |        00 |        00 |        80 |
| 11. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Bardoli                   | Surat        |        00 |        00 |        62 |
| 12. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Olpad                     | Surat        |        00 |        00 |        64 |
| 13. | Govt.Industrial Training Institute, Chikhli                    | Navsari      |        00 |        00 |        71 |
| 14. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Kaparada                  | Valsad       |        00 |        00 |        60 |
| 15. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Khedbrahma                | Sabar Kantha |        00 |        00 |        31 |
| 16. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Saraspur                  | Ahmadaba d   |        00 |        00 |        82 |
| 17. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Harij                     | Patan        |        00 |        00 |        59 |
| 18. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Himatnagar                | Sabar Kantha |        00 |        00 |        68 |
| 19. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Deesa                     | Banas Kantha |        00 |        00 |        60 |
| 20. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Patan                     | Patan        |        00 |        00 |        69 |
| 21. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute (Women), Idar              | Sabar Kantha |        00 |        00 |        42 |
| 22. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Balasinor                 | Kheda        |        00 |        00 |        52 |
| 23. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute (Women), Gorwa             | Vadodara     |        00 |        00 |        60 |
| 24. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Jamnagar                  | Jamnagar     |        00 |        00 |        84 |
| 25. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Gandhidham                | Kutch        |        00 |        00 |        66 |
| 26. | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Dhoraji                   | Rajkot       |        00 |        00 |        48 |

| 27.         | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Bhuj                                          | Kutch        | 00   | 00   |   66 |
|-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|------|------|------|
| 28.         | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Mandvi (Surat)                                | Surat        | 00   | 00   |   75 |
| 29.         | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Valod                                         | Tapi         | 00   | 00   |   75 |
| 30.         | Govt. Industrial Training Institute (Women), Valsad                                | Valsad       | 00   | 00   |   60 |
| 31.         | Govt. Women Industrial Training Institute, Sachin (Women)                          | Surat        | 00   | 00   |   44 |
| 32.         | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Mehsana                                       | Mahesana     | 00   | 00   |   59 |
| 33.         | Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Jamnagar City (Mahila)                        | Jamnagar     | 00   | 00   |   38 |
| 34.         | Govt.Industrial Training Institute, Kadi                                           | Mahesana     | 00   | 00   |   53 |
| 35.         | Sheth Shri R.V.Raval Private Industrial Training Institute, Gozaria                | Mahesana     | 00   | 00   |   57 |
| 36.         | Rajkrupa Education Trust Private Industrial Training Institute, Bhiloda            | Sabar Kantha | 00   | 00   |   36 |
| 37.         | C.K.Patel Technical Institute Private Industrial Training Institute, Nar           | Anand        | 00   | 00   |   66 |
| 38.         | Smt.B.H.Shah Private Industrial Training Institute, Karjanwala                     | Surat        | 00   | 00   |   74 |
| 39.         | Shri K.V.Patel Private Industrial Training Institute, Chansma                      | Patan        | 00   | 00   |   45 |
| 40.         | Shri Ramkrishna Seva Mandal Sanchalit Private Industrial Training Institute, Anand | Anand        | 00   | 00   |   69 |
| GRAND TOTAL | GRAND TOTAL                                                                        | GRAND TOTAL  |      |      | 2346 |

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