Lok Sabha Question No. 1624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Infrastructure of ITIs in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Navaskani K, Shri Selvam G, Shri C N Annadurai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1624

ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

## INFRASTRUCTURE OF ITIs IN TAMIL NADU

1624 :

SHRI SELVAM G:

SHRI C N ANNADURAI:

SHRI NAVASKANI K:

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

- ( a) the steps being taken by the Government to upgrade the existing infrastructure of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the State of Tamil Nadu;
- (b) the  details  of  funds  allocated  for  the  modernization  and  renovation  of  ITIs  in current financial year in the said State;
- (c) the  total  amount  of  financial  assistance  provided  by  the  Government  for  the improvement and creation of training infrastructure in ITIs during the last three years;
- (d) whether the Government is encouraging collaboration between ITIs and industries  to  improve  training  infrastructure  and  make  it  more  aligned  with  industry requirements and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the steps being taken by the Government  to  enhance  the  training  and professional  development  of  instructors  at  ITIs  to  keep  them  updated  with  the  latest industry trends and technologies; and
- (f) whether the Government is taking any steps to address regional disparities in the quality and availability of infrastructure in ITIs, particularly in under-served States and 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  (c)  Sir,  The  Directorate  General  of  Training  (DGT),  under  Ministry  of  Skill Development  and  Entrepreneurship (MSDE)  implements  the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) through a country wide network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for the youth of the country.

ITIs  have  since  long,  been  providing  a  steady  flow  of  skilled  manpower  in  different trades for the domestic industry. In ITIs, Craftsmen training is provided in 168 National Skill  Qualification  Framework  (NSQF)  aligned  trades.  Each  trade  has  a  dedicated course curriculum. The duration of training ranges from six months to two years. The courses have been designed to impart basic skills and knowledge in the trades so as to prepare trainee for employment as a semiskilled worker. At present, there are 14,612 ITIs  established  in  the  country,  out  of  which,  3,316  are  Government  and  11,296  are Private ITIs.

Though ITIs come under the financial and administrative control of respective State/UT government,  the  Government  of  India,  runs,  from  time  to  time,  schemes  to  provide financial support to the State/UT government for strengthening the infrastructure of ITIs.

DGT had recently implemented the schemes 'Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE)' and 'Upgradation of Existing Government ITIs into Model ITIs (Model  ITI)'  to  provide  financial  assistance  to  State/UT  governments  for  upgrading existing ITIs across the country, including in Tamil Nadu.

Under  the  'STRIVE'  scheme,  a  total  of  500  ITIs  (including  467  government  and  33 private ITIs) were selected in the country for the upgradation of workshops, labs, and capacity building of ITIs. The scheme ended on 31st May 2024, and a total amount of Rs. 37.82 crore was sanctioned (since inception) for the State of Tamil Nadu to upgrade the training infrastructure of 32 ITIs (29 Government and 3 Private). List of ITIs selected under STRIVE scheme from Tamil Nadu State is attached as Annexure-1 .

Another  scheme,  the  'Model  ITI'  scheme  envisaged  the  upgradation  of  35  selected government  ITIs into Model  ITIs, by providing financial assistance to  State/UT governments,  including  Tamil  Nadu,  for  equipment  upgradation  and  civil  works.  The scheme ended on 31st March 2024, and a total financial assistance of Rs. 3.99 crore (as the Central share) was released to the State of Tamil Nadu for the upgradation of Government ITI Coimbatore.

During the last three financial years, i.e., from FY 2021-22 to FY 2023-24, an amount of Rs. 20.62 crore has been sanctioned under the STRIVE scheme, and an amount of Rs. 0.49 crore had been released under the Model ITI scheme to Tamil Nadu State.

(d) 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  curriculum  are  the responsibilities of the Central Government.

Several state governments including Tamil Nadu state have collaborated with industries to transform the Government ITIs into technology hubs/centres 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 industryaligned curriculum to bridge the skill gap and prepare students for the demands of the evolving industrial landscape.

Additionally, a new scheme has been announced in the Union Budget 2024 under the Prime Minister's package for skilling, for the upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).  The  scheme  aims  to  upgrade  1,000  ITIs  across  the  country  through  hub-andspoke  arrangements,  focusing  on  outcome  orientation  in  collaboration  with  the  State Governments as well as Industry. Further, the existing course content and design will be aligned  with  the  skill  needs  of  the  industry,  and  new  courses  will  be  introduced  to address emerging demands.

(e) DGT implements the Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) with an objective to provide comprehensive training in both hands-on skills and training methodology to the instructor  trainees  to  make  them  conversant  with  techniques  for  training  skilled manpower for the industry. CITS is offered through 33 National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) (14 General & 19 Women) & 120 Institutes for Training of Trainers (IToTs) (109 State Govts & 11 Private) across the country including Tamil Nadu State.

Over the past three years (2021-22 to 2023-24), a total of 27,339 trainees have been trained under CITS in NSTIs and IToTs across the country. Among them, 1444 trainees received training at the two NSTIs located in Tamil Nadu State, in Chennai and Trichy.

In  addition  to  CITS,  MSDE  has  also  implemented  various  Training  of  Trainers  (ToT) programs for ITI instructors under the STRIVE project, the details of which are as under:

- i. Around 27,500 state officials, Principals, and ITI trainers from various states were trained  in  NSQF  implementation,  management,  pedagogy,  entrepreneurship, employability, and advanced trade-related skills.
- ii. A total of 463  trainers from NSTIs  and  ITIs  received training in  Drone Technology.
- iii. A total of 2,548 trainers were successfully upskilled in Employability Skills.
- iv. The  National  Institute  for  Entrepreneurship  and  Small  Business  Development (NIESBUD), a premier organization under MSDE for promoting entrepreneurship, conducted training programs on Employability, Entrepreneurship, and Life Skills for 1,000 faculty members, trainers, and instructors from ITIs and NSTIs.

(f) Yes, Sir. DGT had implemented 'Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure in NE States (ESDI)' Scheme, to offer support to ITIs in the North Eastern states.

ESDI scheme envisaged the upgradation of 22 existing ITIs (@ Rs. 2 crore per ITI) by establishing 3 new trades in each ITI; supplementing deficient infrastructure in 28 ITIs (@  Rs.  2  crore  per  ITI)  by  constructing  new  hostels,  new  boundary  walls,  and supplementing old and obsolete tools and equipment for 3 existing trades in each ITI; and  establishing  34  new  ITIs  (@  Rs.  9.5  crore  per  ITI).  The  scheme  ended  on  31 st March 2024, and a total financial assistance of Rs. 308.84 crore was provided to NorthEastern states under this scheme.

Apart from this, DGT has also provided relaxation in affiliation norms for the opening of new  ITIs  in  underserved  blocks  across  the  country,  with  the  aim  of  encouraging  the establishment of more ITIs in these unserved areas.

## Annexure referred to in reply to part (a to c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1624 to be answered on 10.03.2025

## List of ITIs selected under STRIVE scheme from Tamil Nadu State

|   Sl. No. | Name of the ITI                                      | Name of the ITI   | Govt. / Private   | District        |
|-----------|------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
|         1 | Government Industrial Institute, Virudhunagar        | Training          | Govt.             | Virudhunagar    |
|         2 | Government Industrial Institute, Trichy              | Training          | Govt.             | Tiruchirappalli |
|         3 | Government Industrial Institute, Ambattur            | Training          | Govt.             | Thiruvallur     |
|         4 | Government Industrial Institute, Dindigul            | Training          | Govt.             | Dindigul        |
|         5 | Government Industrial Institute, Chengalpattu        | Training          | Govt.             | Kancheepuram    |
|         6 | Government Industrial Institute, Thoothukudi         | Training          | Govt.             | Thoothukkudi    |
|         7 | Government Industrial Institute(W), Namakkal         | Training          | Govt.             | Namakkal        |
|         8 | Government Industrial Institute, Perambalur          | Training          | Govt.             | Perambalur      |
|         9 | Government Industrial Institute, Cuddalore           | Training          | Govt.             | Cuddalore       |
|        10 | Government Industrial Institute, Salem               | Training          | Govt.             | Salem           |
|        11 | Government Industrial Institute, Coimbatore          | Training          | Govt.             | Coimbatore      |
|        12 | Government Industrial Institute, Madurai             | Training          | Govt.             | Madurai         |
|        13 | Government Industrial Institute, Sivagangai          | Training          | Govt.             | Sivaganga       |
|        14 | Government Industrial Institute, Tiruvannamalai      | Training          | Govt.             | Tiruvannamalai  |
|        15 | Government Industrial Institute For Women, Cuddalore | Training          | Govt.             | Cuddalore       |
|        16 | Government Industrial Institute, Hosur               | Training          | Govt.             | Krishnagiri     |
|        17 | Government Industrial                                | Training          | Govt.             | Kallakurichi    |

|    | Institute, Ulundurpettai                          | Institute, Ulundurpettai   |         |                 |
|----|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|---------|-----------------|
| 18 | Government Industrial Institute Women, Coimbatore | Training                   | Govt.   | Coimbatore      |
| 19 | Government Industrial Institute, Metturdam        | Training                   | Govt.   | Salem           |
| 20 | Government Industrial Institute(W), Aundi         | Training                   | Govt.   | Theni           |
| 21 | Government Industrial Institute, Nagapattinam     | Training                   | Govt.   | Nagapattinam    |
| 22 | Government Industrial Institute (Women), Madurai  | Training                   | Govt.   | Madurai         |
| 23 | Government Industrial Institute, Pudukkottai      | Training                   | Govt.   | Pudukkottai     |
| 24 | Government Industrial Institute (Women), Dindigul | Training                   | Govt.   | Dindigul        |
| 25 | Government Industrial Institute, Guindy           | Training                   | Govt.   | Chennai         |
| 26 | Government Industrial Institute, Chidambaram      | Training                   | Govt.   | Cuddalore       |
| 27 | Government Industrial Institute, Ariyalur         | Training                   | Govt.   | Ariyalur        |
| 28 | Government Industrial Institute, Thanjavur        | Training                   | Govt.   | Thanjavur       |
| 29 | Government Industrial Institute, Coonoor          | Training                   | Govt.   | The Nilgiris    |
| 30 | Don Bosco Private Industrial Institute            | Training                   | Private | Tiruchirappalli |
| 31 | Ramco Private Industrial Institute                | Training                   | Private | Virudhunagar    |
| 32 | P A C Ramasamy Raja Industrial Training Institute | Private                    | Private | Ariyalur        |

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