Lok Sabha Question No. 2243 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: Skilled Workers for Manufacturing Industries
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Ajay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2243

ANSWERED ON 09.12.2024

## SKILLED WORKERS FOR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

† 2243. SHRI AJAY BHATT:

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

- (a) whether the manufacturing industry is facing difficulties due to lack of skilled workers in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government  has formulated any concrete policy for imparting skill development training so that trained manpower may be provided to the manufacturing industries and the country moves ahead on the path of progress; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (b): As per the latest Period Labour Force Survey  (PLFS 2023-24) estimates, percentage of  persons  in  the  age  of  15-59  years  who  received  vocational/technical  training  formally  and informally are 4.1% and 30.6 % respectively.
- (c) to (d): Under Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  (MSDE)  delivers  skill,  re-skill  and  up-skill  training  through  an  extensive network of skill development centres/institutes etc. under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),  Jan  Shikshan  Sansthan  (JSS),  National  Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), across the country in various sectors including manufacturing.

National  Skill  Development  Corporation  (NSDC)  under  the  aegis  of  Ministry  of  Skill Development  and  Entrepreneurship  has  formed  36  Sector  Skill  Councils  (SSCs)  which  are industry led bodies. The SSCs catering to the needs of manufacturing sectors inter-alia include the  skill  councils  for  the  sectors  like  Aerospace  and  Aviation,  Apparels  and  Made-ups, Automotive,  Capital  Goods,  Electronics,  Food  Industry,  Furniture  &  Fittings,  Iron  and  Steel, Gems and Jewellery, Power, Logistics, and  Telecom.  These skill  councils  inter-alia  carry  out assessment of requirements of skilled manpower for their respective sectors, create occupational  standards,  and  develop  competency  framework  as  per  requirements  of  the industry.

To  impart  the  skill  development  training  to cater to  the  manufacturing  sector,  MSDE  has taken the following measures:

- a. Under PMKVY 4.0, there are more than 800 job roles related to manufacturing including approx  200  futuristic/new  age  job  roles  pertaining  to  industry  4.0.  These  job  roles  are designed  to  meet  the  demand  for  skilled  workers  in  sectors  such  as  automotive, aerospace,  agriculture,  apparel,  capital  goods,  construction,  electronics,  and  general manufacturing,  addressing  the  need  for  a  workforce  capable  of  operating  modern machinery, ensuring quality standards, and enhancing production efficiency.
- b. Out of 33.5 lakh apprentice engaged under NAPS, 14.6 Lakh apprentices were engaged in manufacturing establishments.
- c. Industrial  Training  Institutes  (ITIs)  continues  to  be  backbone  of  long-term  skilling  in India.   During  2023-24  session  of  ITIs,  12.12  lakh  candidates  were  enrolled  in  88 Engineering Trades which primarily caters to manufacturing sector.
- d. Approx 29 course  are being offered in  new age/ future skills like robotics/  automation, additive manufacturing, AI/ML, Internet of Things.
- e. Directorate General of Training (DGT) under aegis of MSDE implements Dual System of Training (DST) which provides for advanced practical training in real industry environment  as  part  of  regular  training  duration  of  specific  trade,  which  strengthens industry connect.
- f. DGT  also  implements  Flexi  MoUs   scheme  which  allows  Industry  Partners  to  train candidates  as  per  their  skill  set  requirements  and  provides  trainees  with  an  industry environment aligned with the market demand and latest technology
- g. Government  has  also  announced  scheme  for  Upgradation  of  1000  ITIs  in  Hub  and Spoke model and strengthening of five (05) national Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs).

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