Lok Sabha Question No. 125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-22
Subject: National Skill Training Institute Functioning in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Selvam G, Shri C N Annadurai, Shri Navaskani K

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION: 125

ANSWERED ON 22.07.2024

## NATIONAL SKILL TRAINING INSTITUTE FUNCTIONING IN TAMIL NADU

125.   SHRI SELVAM G:

SHRI C N ANNADURAI:

SHRI NAVASKANI K:

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

- (a) the details and the number of National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) functioning in the State of Tamil Nadu;
- (b) the details of funds allocated and released by NSTI during last three years and in current year;
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  funds  for  the  industrial  and  vocational training in the State of Tamil Nadu;
- (d) the details of courses offered under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and number of students enrolled in various courses;
- (e)  whether  any  specific  measures  are  adopted  under  PMKVY  to  increase  participation  of women in the training;
- (f) if so, the details thereof; and
- (g) the number of people employed through different courses of PMKVY in the State of Tamil Nadu during the last three years and in current year?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) The  'National  Skill  Training  Institutes'  (NSTIs)  are  premier  institutes  run  by  the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The NSTIs mainly run  the  Crafts Instructors  Training  Scheme  (CITS),  a  scheme designed to train instructor trainees for the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The objective of the scheme is to impart comprehensive training in both 'hands-on' skills as well as 'training methodology' to the instructor trainees to make them conversant with techniques to impart skill training to the students in the ITIs. There are two NSTIs in Tamil Nadu, one located in Chennai and one NSTI for Women located in Trichy. These NSTIs offer courses under Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS). Some courses under Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) are also run in these NSTIs. The details of these NSTIs and the courses run is placed at Annexure-I. The aforesaid annexure is uploaded on DGT's website at https://dgt.gov.in/LSQ/LSQuesNo125.docx
- (b) There are total of 33 NSTIs in the country. In the last three years, the total fund allotted to the NSTIs was Rs. 679.91 crores and the NSTIs utilized Rs. 589.98 crores. Out of this over Rs. 52.32 crores was allotted to NSTIs in Tamil Nadu.  NSTIs in Tamil Nadu utilized about Rs. 50.20 crores from this allocation. For the Financial Year 2024-25, the NSTIs across the country have been allocated Rs. 287.77 crores.  Out of this, which Rs. 24.02 crores has been allocated to NSTIs in Tamil Nadu. The details of the total fund allocation and utilization of funds in the NSTIs including Tamil Nadu is placed at Annexure II. The aforesaid annexure is uploaded on DGT's website at https://dgt.gov.in/LSQ/LSQuesNo125.docx
- (c) DGT  has  implemented  the  'Skills  Strengthening  for  Industrial  Value  Enhancement' (STRIVE) project which was a World Bank assisted project with the objective of improving the relevance  and  efficiency  of  skills  training  provided  through  ITIs  and  apprenticeships.  The project fell under the Programme for Results (P4R) based category of World Bank that ensures outcome-based funding and its duration was from 2017-2024 (31st May).

A total amount of Rs.37.83 Crores was released to the State of Tamil Nadu under STRIVE. This  project  helped  upgrade  32  ITIs  (29  Govt  and  03  Pvt.)  in  Tamil  Nadu.  In  addition,  15 Industry Clusters were benefited and capacity building for enhancing the skilling ecosystem in the State was done. The State Government of Tamil Nadu was able to utilize Rs.37.80 crores out of the total released amount.

DGT under MSDE also implemented the scheme 'Upgradation of Existing Government ITI into Model ITI'.  Under this  scheme,  one  ITI  (Government  ITI,  Coimbatore)  in  Tamil  Nadu  was selected  for  upgradation.  The  Modal  ITIs  are  transformed  into  centers  of  excellence, showcasing  best  practices,  efficient  and  high-quality  training  delivery,  and  sustainable, effective industry relationships. Till the sunset of the scheme on 31st March 2024, financial assistance of Rs. 3.995 crore has been provided to the state of Tamil Nadu under the scheme.

- (d) Currently under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 scheme, there are 796  job-roles/trades  in  which  training  is  being  imparted.  The  trades  include  futuristic  and traditional job-roles in line with industry requirements. PMKVY Job Role wise enrolment update as per SIP reports till 30-Jun-24 is placed at Annexure-III. The aforesaid annexure is uploaded on DGT's website at https://dgt.gov.in/LSQ/LSQuesNo125.docx
- (e) & (f) The PMKVY 4.0 scheme is being implemented as per the approval of Expenditure Finance Commission (EFC), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance in the year 23-24 with  focus  to  Improve  inclusivity  by  ensuring  that  Scheduled  Caste  (SC),  Scheduled  Tribe (ST), women, and other marginalized communities can undertake skill training and eventually access  gainful  wage  and  self-employment.  Further,  boarding  and  Lodging  and  transport facilities shall be provided to special groups Women and Persons with Disability (PwD) and Special Areas, as defined in Common Norms, for training within and outside Special Areas. In addition, Projects/ Training under Special Projects may be taken up with the residential training targeting  marginalized  and  vulnerable  groups  like  women.  Conveyance  facility  will  be permissible for Women and PwDs in case of Non-Residential training as per Common Norms. PMKVY Job Role wise Female enrollments update as on 30-Jun-24 is placed at Annexure-IV. The aforesaid annexure is uploaded on DGT's website at https://dgt.gov.in/LSQ/LSQuesNo125.docx
- (g) PMKVY Job Role wise reported placements update in Tamil Nadu during the last 3 Financial Year as on 30-Jun-24 is placed at Annexure-V. The aforesaid annexure is uploaded on DGT's website at https://dgt.gov.in/LSQ/LSQuesNo125.docx

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