Lok Sabha Question No. 202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-04
Subject: Industrial Training Institutes
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Nayab Singh, Sanjay Bhatia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  202

ANSWERED ON 04.12.2023

## INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTES

† 202 : Shri Nayab Singh Shri Sanjay Bhatia

Will the Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  aims  to  increase  the  young  workforce  through  Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and transform the said ITIs into Technology Centers;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to achieve the said objectives in the Parliamentary Constituencies of Kurukshetra and Karnal and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

(a & b) Sir, Under the Govt of India Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) provides skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling to all young Indians through  a  comprehensive  network  of  Centres  /  Institutes  across  the  country  under  various schemes  viz.  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),    Scheme  of  Support  to  Jan Shikshan Santhans (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsmen Training Schems (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). At  present,  there  are  15,016  ITIs  established  in  the  country  out  of  which  3,289  ITIs  are Establishment and day to day administration of ITIs comes under the jurisdiction of the State Government, while the policies such as setting the  criterion  for  affiliation,  conducting  the  examination  along  with  certification  and  designing

Government ITIs and 11,727 ITIs are Private ITIs. curriculum are the responsibilities of the Central Government.

Under  CTS  scheme,  skill  training  is  imparted  in  152  National  Skill  Qualification  Framework (NSQF)  aligned  courses  (trades).  These  courses  are  designed  to  provide  basic  skills  and knowledge  in  that  trade,  so  as  to  prepare  the  trainees  for  wage  employment  and/  or  selfemployment. The course curriculum is updated regularly to incorporate the latest technological equipment and industry requirements. To cater the demand of futuristic job roles in emerging technologies, DGT has developed 23 New-Age courses in areas such as Drone Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT).

In addition, the Dual System of Training (DST) and Flexi MoU Schemes have been introduced wherein a large portion of training is 'hands on' and is provided in the industry itself. In the DST framework,  On-the-Job  Training  (OJT)  for  a  period  of  6-12  months  is  conducted  within  the industries for courses of a total duration of 1 or 2 years. This immersive approach integrates theoretical learning from ITIs with practical hands-on experience gained in the industry.

In Flexi MoU scheme, industries offer training in courses similar to CTS courses, but customized and tailored  to industry's  needs  to  ensure  that  the  training  aligns  precisely  with  the  skill  sets required within the industry, enhancing workforce competence and productivity significantly.

There are no centres by the name of Technology Centers under MSDE. However, several state governments have collaborated with industries to transform the Government  ITIs into technology centers / hubs with modern infrastructure and training facilities to meet the industry 4.0 standards. These collaborations aim to equip Government ITIs with cutting-edge technology and industry-aligned curriculum to bridge the skill gap and prepare students for the demands of the evolving industrial landscape.

(c) The State of Haryana has also collaborated with industries for infrastructure development, course curriculum development, training of Master Trainers, and upgradation of machinery and equipment in Government ITIs of the State. In addition to this, Haryana is also implementing the DST in collaboration with local industries in its Government ITIs.

In  the  parliament constituency of Kurukshetra, there are 42 ITIs established in the districts of Kurukshetra and Kaithal. Out of these 42 ITIs, 14 are Government ITIs and 28 are Private ITIs.

In  the  parliament  constituency  of  Karnal,  at  present,  there  are  18  ITIs  out  of  which  6  are Government ITIs and 12 are Private ITIs. One Government ITI in Kurukshetra district and two Government  ITIs  in  Karnal  district  have  implemented  DST  mode  in  collaboration  with  local industry.

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