Lok Sabha Question No. 861 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Rural Self Employment Training Institutes under PMEGP
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Thiru Dr. S Jagathratchakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 861 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.07.2025

## RURAL SELF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING INSTITUTES UNDER PMEGP

## 861. SHRI S JAGATHRATCHAKAN:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes established under Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in the State of Tamil Nadu since the launch of the programme along with the details on the types of training imparted under these centres;
- (b) the  number  of  beneficiaries  who  acquired  training  under  PMEGP  scheme  in  the  State  of Tamil Nadu including the specific type of training they acquired over the years since its inception;
- (c) the details regarding the number of women beneficiaries under this scheme in Tamil Nadu; and
- (d) whether any mechanism is provided by the Government to assess the aptitude and skill of beneficiaries after the training, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a): Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) are established under National Rural Livelihoods  Mission  (NRLM),  which  is  also  known  as  Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana  -  National Rural Livelihoods  Mission  (DAY-NRLM)],  a  Scheme  of  Ministry  of  Rural  Development, Government of India, to cater the Skill Training needs of rural unemployed  youth. The RSETIs, identified  one  of  the  institutions  under  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme (PMEGP), conduct trainings for beneficiaries under PMEGP. Currently, 37 Rural Self Employment Training  Institutes  (RSETIs)  are  functioning  in  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu.  The  types  of  Training Programmes being conducted by RSETIs is given at Annexure- I.
- (b): Since FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26 (upto 22.07.2025), 56,965 number of beneficiaries have been provided with Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training in the State of Tamil Nadu under PMEGP Scheme.
- (c): Since inception i.e. FY 2008-09 to FY 2025-26 (up to 22.07.2025), 30,067 no. of women entrepreneurs have been assisted under PMEGP in Tamil Nadu.
- (d): Under PMEGP, there is no mechanism to assess the aptitude and skill of beneficiaries after the training. However, Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) is provided to beneficiaries  in  collaboration  with  accredited  Training  Centers  run  by  Central  Government including  Rural  Self-Employment  Training  Institutes  (RSETIs).  EDP  training  is  provided  to potential beneficiaries with the objective to provide orientation and awareness pertaining to various managerial and operational functions such as finance, production, marketing, enterprise management, banking formalities, book-keeping, statutory  compliances  etc.  to  run  their  business effectively. After completion of the EDP training, certificate is issued to successful beneficiaries. With respect to training conducted by RSETIs, assessment is conducted.

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## ANNEXURE - I

## ANNEXURE  -  I:  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 861 FOR ANSWER ON 24.07.2025

|   Sl. No. | TYPE OF EDP      | QUALIFICATION NAME                                                   |   DURATION (DAYS) |
|-----------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
|         1 | Agriculture EDP  | Essentials of Vegetable Farming and Nursery Management               |                12 |
|         2 | Agriculture EDP  | Essentials of Honey Production and Value Addition                    |                20 |
|         3 | Agriculture EDP  | Animal Rearing (Laghu Udyami) - Elective 1 Pig Husbandry             |                31 |
|         4 | Agriculture EDP  | Animal Rearing (Laghu Udyami) - Elective 2 Poultry                   |                31 |
|         5 | Agriculture EDP  | Animal Rearing (Laghu Udyami) - Elective 3 Goat                      |                31 |
|         6 | Agriculture EDP  | Animal Rearing (Laghu Udyami) - Elective 4 Sheep                     |                31 |
|         7 | Agriculture EDP  | Animal Rearing (Laghu Udyami) - Elective 5 Dairy                     |                31 |
|         8 | Process EDP      | Junior Beauty Practitioner (Laghu Udyami)                            |                35 |
|         9 | Product EDP      | Essentials of Making Creative Jewellery                              |                14 |
|        10 | Product EDP      | Tailor - Elective 1: Pattern Drafting and Cutting (Women's Garments) |                31 |
|        11 | Product EDP      | Tailor - Elective 2: Stitching (Women's Garments)                    |                31 |
|        12 | Product EDP      | Tailor - Elective 3: Pattern Drafting and Cutting (Men's Garments)   |                31 |
|        13 | Product EDP      | Tailor - Elective 4: Stitching (Men's Garments)                      |                31 |
|        13 | Product EDP      | Basics of Candle Making                                              |                12 |
|        14 | Product EDP      | Basics of Homemade Agarbatti Making                                  |                12 |
|        15 | Product EDP      | Essentials of Bamboo and Cane Craft                                  |                14 |
|        16 | Product EDP      | Basics of Making Jute Products                                       |                14 |
|        17 | Product EDP      | Essentials of Paper Cover, Envelope and File Making                  |                12 |
|        18 | Product EDP      | Essentials of Soft Toy Making and Selling                            |                14 |
|        19 | Product EDP      | Vastra Chitra Kala Laghu Udyami                                      |                31 |
|        20 | Product EDP      | Basics of Papad, Pickles and Masala Powder Making                    |                20 |
|        21 | Process EDP      | Assistant Bookkeeper                                                 |                38 |
|        22 | General EDP      | Bank Mitra                                                           |                 8 |
|        23 | Process EDP      | Laghu Udyami (Fast Food Stall)                                       |                12 |
|        24 | Process EDP      | Laghu Udyami (Photography and Videography)                           |                31 |
|        25 | Agricultural EDP | Commercial Floriculture                                              |                10 |
|        26 | Agricultural EDP | Commercial Horticulture                                              |                13 |
|        27 | Agricultural EDP | Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants                         |                10 |
|        28 | Agricultural EDP | Gardening and Landscaping                                            |                10 |
|        29 | Agricultural EDP | Krishi Udyami                                                        |                13 |
|        30 | Agricultural EDP | Poly House &Shade Net Farming                                        |                10 |

|   31 | Agricultural EDP   | Resham Kosh Utpad Udyami (Sericulture)                                |   10 |
|------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
|   32 | Agricultural EDP   | Mushroom Cultivation                                                  |   10 |
|   33 | Agricultural EDP   | Pisciculture                                                          |   10 |
|   34 | Agricultural EDP   | Rubber Tapping and Processing                                         |   10 |
|   35 | Agricultural EDP   | Matsya Mitra                                                          |   60 |
|   36 | Agricultural EDP   | Pashu Mitra                                                           |   60 |
|   37 | Process EDP        | Cellphone Repairs and Service                                         |   30 |
|   38 | Process EDP        | Gharelu Vidyut Upkaran Seva Udyami                                    |   30 |
|   39 | Process EDP        | Installation/Servicing of CCTV Camera, Security Alarm, Smoke Detector |   13 |
|   40 | Process EDP        | Refrigeration and Air -Conditioning                                   |   30 |
|   41 | Process EDP        | TV Technician                                                         |   30 |
|   42 | Process EDP        | UPS and Battery Making &Servicing                                     |   30 |
|   43 | Process EDP        | Carpentry                                                             |   30 |
|   44 | Process EDP        | Masonry &Concrete Work                                                |   30 |
|   45 | Process EDP        | Plumbing and Sanitary Works                                           |   30 |
|   46 | Process EDP        | LMV Owner Driver                                                      |   30 |
|   47 | Process EDP        | Two-Wheeler Mechanic                                                  |   30 |
|   48 | Process EDP        | Men's Parlour and Saloon Udyami                                       |   30 |
|   49 | Process EDP        | Electric Motor Rewinding &Repair Services                             |   30 |
|   50 | Process EDP        | House Wiring                                                          |   30 |
|   51 | Process EDP        | Aluminum Fabrication                                                  |   30 |
|   52 | Process EDP        | Welding and Fabrication                                               |   30 |
|   53 | Process EDP        | Computer Hardware and Networking                                      |   45 |
|   54 | Process EDP        | Desktop Publishing                                                    |   45 |
|   55 | Process EDP        | Photo Framing, Lamination and Screen Printing                         |   10 |
|   56 | Process EDP        | Travel &Tourist Guide                                                 |   10 |
|   57 | Process EDP        | House Aaya                                                            |   13 |
|   58 | General EDP        | Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) for Micro Entrepreneurs  |   13 |
|   59 | General EDP        | Community Resource Person - Enterprises Promtion - CRP EP             |   32 |
|   60 | General EDP        | Business Correspondent &Business Facilitator                          |   10 |
|   61 | General EDP        | Debt Recovery Agents                                                  |   13 |
|   62 | General EDP        | Shop Keeper                                                           |    6 |
|   63 | General EDP        | EDP for Persons with Disability                                       |   10 |
|   64 | General EDP        | General EDP                                                           |    6 |
|   65 | General EDP        | Training Programme on Financial Literacy for FLCRPs                   |    6 |