Lok Sabha Question No. 1164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-02
Subject: Vocational Training Centres
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA QUESTION NO 1164

ANSWERED ON 02.05.2016

## VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES

## 1164.  SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the scheme of vocational training in tribal areas to run vocational training centres  for  tribal  students  in  the  country  indicating  the  financial  assistance  provided thereunder during each of the last three years, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the  number  of  vocational  training  centres,  institutes/schools  presently  being  supported under the scheme, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  set  up  more  such  centres  and  if  so,  the details thereof and the action taken thereon along with the funds sanctioned and released thereunder during the said period, State/UT-wise;
- (d) the extent to which the said scheme has been effective/helpful in upgrading the skills of tribal  youth  along  with  the  number  of  ST  youths  benefitted  therefrom  during  the  said period, State/UT-wise; and
- (e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government for its better implementation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JUAL ORAM)

a)Scheme of Vocational Training in Tribal areas has been launched to develop the skills of the ST youth for  variety of jobs as well as self-employment,for enabling them to improve their socio-economic  condition  by  enhancing  their  income.Under  the  scheme,  free  vocational training facilities are extended to tribal youth through 100% grants by the Ministry to states, Union  Territories  and  other  agencies  implementing  the  Scheme.    Each  Vocational  Training Centre (VTC) under the scheme caters to five vocational courses in traditional skills depending upon  the  employment  potential  of  the  area.    Keeping  in  view  the  limited  potential  of  even skilled  persons  in  interior  areas,  each  ST  boy/girl  is  trained  in  two  trades  of  his/her choice.Course in each trade is for a duration of three months.  Each trainee is to be attached at the  end  of  six  months  to  a  master  craftsman  in  a  semi-urban/urban  area  for  a  period  of  six months, to learn his/her skills by practical experience.  The details of the financial assistance provided is given in Annexure - I

- b) The requisite details sought in this part of the question is given in Annexure-II.
- c) No such proposal is with the Government as on date.
- d) The scheme has been effective in upgrading the skills of the tribal youth by providing them facility of training in places close to their habitat. The details of the beneficiaries is given in Annexure - II .
- e) The scheme has been revised with effect from 1.4.2009 to provide enhanced financial norms (@  Rs.30,000/-  per  trainee)  and  to  ensure  linkages  of  vocational  courses  with  recognized certificate/diploma through affiliation/accreditation of courses and institutions under Modular Employable  Skills  and  Craftsman  Training  Scheme  by  National  Council  of  Vocational Training of Ministry of Labour and Employment.

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## Annexure - I

Annexure in refer to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.1164 for 02.05.2016 raised by Shrimati P.K. Sreemathi Teacher, MP regarding ' Vocational Training Centres'.

State/UT-wise  funds  sanctioned  &  released  during  last  three  years  i.e.  2013-14  to  2015-16 under the Scheme of Vocational Training in Tribal Areas.

## (inRs. lakhs)

| S.No.   | Name of State/UT   | Funds released to State Governments/UTs   | Funds released to State Governments/UTs   | Funds released to State Governments/UTs   | Funds released to NGOs   | Funds released to NGOs   | Funds released to NGOs   |
|---------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
|         |                    | 2013-14                                   | 2014-15                                   | 2015-16                                   | 2013-14                  | 2014-15                  | 2015-16                  |
| 1.      | Assam              | 390.51                                    | 485.70                                    | 900.00                                    | 74.16                    | 72.00                    | 0.00                     |
| 2.      | Gujarat            | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 605.76                                    | 0.00                     | 0.00                     | 0.00                     |
| 3.      | Karnataka          | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 53.88                    | 64.00                    | 0.00                     |
| 4.      | Madhya Pradesh     | 150.74                                    | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 0.00                     | 0.00                     | 0.00                     |
| 5.      | Meghalaya          | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 48.96                    | 30.00                    | 0.00                     |
| 6.      | Mizoram            | 69.68                                     | 150.00                                    | 0.00                                      | 0.00                     | 0.00                     | 0.00                     |
| 7.      | Nagaland           | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 0.00                     | 104.00                   | 0.00                     |
| 8.      | Tamil Nadu         | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 0.00                                      | 93.75                    | 0.00                     | 0.00                     |

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## Annexure-II

Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) & (d) ofLok Sabha Unstarred Question No.1164 for  answer  on  02.05.2016  tabled  by  SHRIMATI  P.K.  SREEMATHI  TEACHER,  MP, regarding 'Vocational Training Centres'.

| Sl.No.   | Name of State/UT   |   Number of Centres |   Number of Beneficiaries |
|----------|--------------------|---------------------|---------------------------|
| 1.       | Andhra Pradesh     |                   8 |                       800 |
| 2.       | Assam              |                  41 |                      7500 |
| 3.       | Chhattisgarh       |                  11 |                       477 |
| 4.       | Gujarat            |                  13 |                      6198 |
| 5.       | Madhya Pradesh     |                  30 |                      2587 |
| 6.       | Meghalaya          |                   9 |                       700 |
| 7.       | Mizoram            |                  15 |                      1500 |
|          | Total              |                 127 |                     19762 |

Vocational Training Centres run by NGOs for which grant-in-aid was released:

| S.No.   | Name of State/UT   |   Number of Centres |   Number of beneficiaries |
|---------|--------------------|---------------------|---------------------------|
| 1       | Assam              |                  03 |                       600 |
| 2       | Karnataka          |                  01 |                       320 |
| 3       | Meghalaya          |                  01 |                       260 |
| 4       | Nagaland           |                  02 |                       340 |
| 5       | Tamil Nadu         |                  01 |                       200 |
|         | Total              |                   8 |                      1720 |

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