Lok Sabha Question No. 2554 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Shri Bhojraj Nag, Smt. Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Shri Jagdambika Pal, Dr. Kalyan Vaijinathrao Kale, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Shri Shankar Lalwani, Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti, Shri Yaduveer Wadiyar, Shri Ananta Nayak, Smt. Mahima Kumari Mewar, Shri Damodar Agrawal, Shri Balabhadra Majhi, Shri Dulu Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2554

ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026

## CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

2554:   SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

DR. KALYAN VAIJINATHRAO KALE:

SHRI YADUVEER WADIYAR:

SHRI DULU MAHATO:

SHRI BHOJRAJ NAG:

SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL:

SMT. MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH:

SMT. MAHIMA KUMARI MEWAR:

SHRI ANANTA NAYAK:

SHRI KRISHNA PRASAD TENNETI:

SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:

SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

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

- (a) whether the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) has been strengthened to improve enrolment,  course  completion  and  placement  outcomes  of  trainees  in  Industrial  Training Institutes (ITIs) during the last three years, State/UT-wise including Keonjhar and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituencies, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the introduction of New Age trades under the ITI framework is aligned with emerging  skill  requirements  in  areas  such  as  artificial  intelligence,  telecommunications, drones, cybersecurity, semiconductors and green energy, and the extent of their expansion in the said Constituencies, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to augment institutional and trainer capacity, including ITI upgradation and instructor certification along with the current status thereof in the said Constituencies;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  further  expand  ITI  capacity  or  introduce additional future-oriented trades and if so, the details thereof with specific reference to the said Constituencies;
- (e) the current status of upgrading Government ITIs in the industrial and mining district of Dhanbad, Bokaro and Ranchi into Model ITIs under the PM-SETU (National Scheme for ITI Upgradation); and
- (f) the  details  of  specific  New  Age  trades  like  Drone  Technician  and  Semiconductor Maintenance introduced in Jharkhand to address local industrial demand ?

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

## (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) The  Directorate General  of  Training  (DGT),  under  the  aegis  of  Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  (MSDE),  implements the  Craftsmen  Training  Scheme (CTS) through a network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for skilling the youth. Under CTS, training is imparted in 169 courses through 14,688 ITIs (Government - 3,345 & Private 11,343) across the country.

The  trade curriculum  under  CTS  is  updated  periodically  in  consultation  with  industry, academia, and State/UT Governments to integrate emerging technologies, modern tools & equipment,  and  machinery.  In  addition,  pedagogy  and  assessment  systems  are  also strengthened. These initiatives are designed to align training with current industry standards, improve overall quality, enrolment, and prepare trainees for both wage employment and selfemployment.

During the last three years, a total of 14 CTS courses have been developed and 22 existing courses have been revised to align with industry requirements. The enrolment in ITIs has increased from 12.51 lakh in year 2022-23 to 14.70 lakh in year 2025-26.

In the Keonjhar Lok Sabha Constituency, 17 ITIs are functioning, comprising 04 Government ITIs and 13 Private ITIs. In the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituency, 08 ITIs are functioning, of which 06 are Government ITIs and 02 are Private ITIs.

(b) Under CTS, the DGT has introduced 31 New Age trades covering emerging areas such as artificial  intelligence, drones, cybersecurity, semiconductors and green energy. These New Age trades have been designed in consultation with industry and other stakeholders to align training  with  evolving  technological  advancements  and  emerging  skill  requirements.  The details  of  these  31  New  Age  trades  imparting  training  in  these  trades,  are  available  at Annexure-1 .

In Keonjhar Lok Sabha Constituency, four New Age trades are currently being implemented in two Government ITIs, while in Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituency, one New Age trade is currently being implemented in one Government ITI.

(c) The  Cabinet  has  approved  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Skilling  and  Employability  through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training with upgraded labs, machines, and industry-aligned curriculum in the country. The scheme includes upgradation of 1,000 Government ITIs (200 Hub ITIs and 800 Spoke ITIs) in a Hub and Spoke model wherein upgradation includes smart classrooms, modern labs, digital content,  and  new  courses  aligned  to  industry  needs  through  industry-led  Special  Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). The selection of ITIs under the PM-SETU Scheme is led by the respective State/UT Governments in consultation with industry, ensuring alignment with emerging skill needs and local industrial potential.

In the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency, the Government of Odisha has identified two ITIs for upgradation, namely Govt. ITI Barbil as Hub and Govt. ITI Anandapur as Spoke.

To augment trainer capacity, the Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) is implemented with an  objective  to  provide  comprehensive  training  in  both  hands-on  skills  and  training methodology to instructor trainees to make them conversant with techniques for training skilled manpower for the industry through a network of 33 National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), 5  NSTI  Extension  Centres  and  120  Institutes  for  Training  of  Trainers  (ITOTs)  across  the country. In the last three years, i.e., 2022-23 to 2024-25, 27,677 candidates have been trained under CITS.

(d) Addition of trades and enhancement of seats in Government ITIs fall within the jurisdiction of  the  respective  State  Governments  and  UT  Administrations.  Proposals  received  in  this regard are examined as per the prescribed affiliation norms.

Under the CTS, new and future-oriented trades are introduced from time to time by the DGT in  consultation  with  industry  and  stakeholders,  based  on  emerging  skill  requirements  and technological advancements.

(e) The  Government  of  Jharkhand  has  identified  1  cluster  (Dhanbad)  comprising  1  Hub (Government ITI Dhanbad) and 4 Spoke (Government ITI Bokaro, Government ITI Deoghar, Government ITI Giridih, and Government ITI Koderma) for upgradation under pilot phase of PM-SETU.  The  upgradation  is  proposed  to  be  done  through  industry-led  SPV.  The Government of Jharkhand is in process of selection of the Industry Partner for establishment of industry-led SPV.

(f) The List of New Age trades imparting training in these trades in the State of Jharkhand are available at Annexure-2 .

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (B)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NUMBER 2554 ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026.

List of New Age Trades imparting training in these trades

|   Sr. No | Trade Name                                                                                        |
|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Technician                                                   |
|        2 | Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter                                                       |
|        3 | Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant                                                     |
|        4 | Advance CNC Machining Technician                                                                  |
|        5 | Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Programmer                                                     |
|        6 | Drone Pilot (Junior)                                                                              |
|        7 | Drone Technician                                                                                  |
|        8 | Engineering Design Technician (Artisan Using Advanced Tool)                                       |
|        9 | Fibre to Home Technician                                                                          |
|       10 | Geo Informatics Assistant                                                                         |
|       11 | Industrial Internet of Things (IloT) Technician                                                   |
|       12 | Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing                                                     |
|       13 | Information Technology                                                                            |
|       14 | Internet of Things Technician (Smart Agriculture)                                                 |
|       15 | Internet of Things Technician (Smart City)                                                        |
|       16 | Internet of Things Technician (Smart Healthcare)                                                  |
|       17 | Manufacturing Process Control & Automation                                                        |
|       18 | Mechanic Electric Vehicle                                                                         |
|       19 | Multimedia, Animation & Special Effects                                                           |
|       20 | Semiconductor Technician                                                                          |
|       21 | Small Hydro Power Plant Technician                                                                |
|       22 | Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester                                                              |
|       23 | Software Testing Assistant                                                                        |
|       24 | Solar Technician (Electrical)                                                                     |
|       25 | Technician Mechatronics                                                                           |
|       26 | Virtual Analysis and Designer - FEM (Finite Element Method) (Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier) |
|       27 | Green Hydrogen Production Technician                                                              |
|       28 | Data Annotation Assistant                                                                         |
|       29 | Cyber Security Assistant                                                                          |
|       30 | Wind Plant Technician                                                                             |
|       31 | 5G Network Technician                                                                             |

Annexure-2 ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (F)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NUMBER 2554  ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026.

List of New Age trades imparting training in these trades in the State of Jharkhand

|   Sr. No. | Trade Name                                 |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Advance CNC Machining Technician           |
|         2 | Drone Technician                           |
|         3 | Information Technology                     |
|         4 | Internet of Things Technician (Smart City) |
|         5 | Mechanic Electric Vehicle                  |
|         6 | Smartphone Technician Cum App Tester       |
|         7 | Solar Technician (Electrical)              |
|         8 | Technician Mechatronics                    |

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