Lok Sabha Question No. 151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-19
Subject: Skill Training During COVID Period
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Arun Sao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †151 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2021

## SKILL TRAINING DURING COVID PERIOD

## †151. SHRI ARUN SAO:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that technical skill training is imparted to youth in small chunks and it is not possible to become skilled in this online training without  any  practical  aspect  and  they  can  only  get  employment  after  attaining  the training;
- (b) if  so,  skill  training  centres  for  youth  remained  completely  closed  during  the covid period, the names of the schemes formulated by the Government for imparting skill  training  of  youth  during  such  times  along  with  the  state-wise  details  of  the amount allocated therefor;
- (c) the names of the schemes being finalized for implementation in Chhattisgarh State post-corona period;
- (d) whether any proposal has been sent by the Government of Chhattisgarh to Central Government during the corona period; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the decision taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a):  There  are  industry  job  roles,  particularly  in  the  manufacturing  sector,  where practical component is important for completing skill training. However, in job roles where there can be partial delivery of skilling using on-line modules, blended training can  be  feasible.  Such  training  using  on-line  mode  can  have  advantage  such  as increasing the reach  of training, less commutation for  trainees, particularly  women trainees, etc. On the occasion of the World Youth Skill Day, on 15.07.2021, blended learning in respect of six courses under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) for long-term training through the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) was launched. The six courses are namely Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Computer Operator & Programming Assistant, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic.

The National Skill Development Corporation, under the Ministry of Skill Development and  Entrepreneurship  (MSDE),  has  created  e-Skill  India,  a  multi-lingual  portal, providing e-skilling opportunities to the Indian youth. e-Skill India works collaboratively  as  an  e-Learning  aggregator  portal  by  establishing  strategic  digital skilling partnerships with knowledge partners to bring best-in-class digital opportunities for the Indian youth under one roof. The portal has over 900 e-courses and more than 7.5 lakh enrolments. Majority of e-course on e-Skill India are offered for  free.  Likewise,  the  Bharat Skills  portal,  managed  by  DGT, is  for pursuing  longterm training through the digital mode.

(b):  During  the  Covid  period,  a  scheme  named Garib  Kalyan  Rojgar  Abhiyaan (GKRA)  was  launched  in  June  2020  to  address  the  impact  of  Covid  on  migrant workers  in  India.  On  the  lines  of  GKRA,  MSDE  has  undertaken  demand-driven skilling  /  orientation  for  sustainable  livelihood  opportunities  under Pradhan  Mantri Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana (PMKVY).  This  program  is  being  implemented  across  119 districts of 6 States namely Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar  Pradesh.  The  total  number  of  migrant  workers  trained  and  assessed,  Statewise, as on July 10, 2021 is as under:

| State          | Trained   | Assessed   |
|----------------|-----------|------------|
| Assam          | 714       | 494        |
| Bihar          | 31,619    | 28,334     |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10,598    | 6,628      |
| Odisha         | 1,690     | 1,233      |
| Rajasthan      | 12,478    | 11,227     |
| Uttar Pradesh  | 13,724    | 11,972     |
| Total          | 70,823    | 59,888     |

(c) to (e): The Ministry has not received any skilling proposal from Government of Chhattisgarh  during  the  Covid  period.  However,  the  Ministry  under  the  scheme PMKVY 3.0 has allocated physical target of 17,584 to the State of Chhattisgarh with a financial allocation of Rs. 4.86 crore.

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