Lok Sabha Question No. 136 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Jan Shikshan Sansthans in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. Byreddy Shabari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 136

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHANS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 136. DR. BYREDDY SHABARI

- Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state: (a) the  total  number  and details of  operational Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise, along with the information on implementing agencies, year of sanction, approved  trades/National  Skills  Qualifications  Framework  (NSQF)  levels  and  year-wise performance on training, certification, placement and self-employment during the last five years, year-wise; (b) the  details  of  the  funds  sanctioned,  released,  and  utilized  for  each  JSS,  along  with utilization certificate status; (c) the sanctioned and actual staff strength, vacancies and major audit findings; (d) whether any Expression of Interest (EoI) issued to establish JSS in all districts, including Nandyal; (e) if so, the number of applications received, their current status and expected timelines for approval and operationalization; and
- (f) if not, the reasons and proposed schedule for issuing the EoI?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a). At present, six JSSs are operational in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The district-wise details of Implementing Agencies and year of sanction is provided at Annexure-I. At present, 51 NSQF aligned job roles of level 2, 2.5 and 3 are approved under JSS Scheme. The list is provided at Annexure-II. The financial year wise, JSS-wise details of the trained and certified beneficiaries of JSSs in Andhra Pradesh during the last five years is at Annexure-III. (b)    The financial year wise details of the total grants released for JSSs in Andhra Pradesh during the last five years is provided at Annexure-IV . (c)     The details of sanctioned and actual staff strength, vacancies, and major audit findings is provided at Annexure-V. (d), (e) & (f):     An EoI was issued which has since expired, and currently there is no such

- proposal under consideration.

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 136 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## The  district-wise  details  of  Implementing  Agencies  and  year  of  sanction  in  Andhra Pradesh:

|   SI No. | District of JSS   | Name of Implementing Agencies        |   Year of Sanction |
|----------|-------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------|
|        1 | Anantpur          | Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Anantpur      |               2002 |
|        2 | Vijayawada        | Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Vijayawada    |               1985 |
|        3 | Visakhapatnam     | Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Visakhapatnam |               1984 |
|        4 | Ongole            | Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Ongole        |               2002 |
|        5 | Tirupati          | Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Tirupati      |               2000 |
|        6 | Vizianagaram      | Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Vizianagaram  |               2021 |

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 136 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## List of 51 Job Roles under JSS Scheme for FY 2025-26 is provided below:

|   S.No. | Sector                 | Job Role                                                                              |   NSQF Level |
|---------|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
|       1 | Apparel                | Assistant Dress Maker                                                                 |          2   |
|       2 | Automotive             | Helper -Two/Three-Wheeler Mechanic                                                    |          2   |
|       3 | Beauty & Wellness      | Beauty Care Assistant                                                                 |          2   |
|       4 | Capital Goods          | Assistant Welder & Technician                                                         |          2   |
|       5 | Domestic Worker        | Domestic Care Attendant                                                               |          2   |
|       6 | Electronics & Hardware | Helper Electrical Technician                                                          |          2   |
|       7 | Electronics & Hardware | Helper-Wireman                                                                        |          2   |
|       8 | Food Processing        | Assistant- Fruits and Vegetable Processing and Preservation                           |          2   |
|       9 | Handicrafts & Carpet   | Assistant Carpet Weaver- Knotted                                                      |          2   |
|      10 | Handicrafts & Carpet   | Assistant-Jute Craft Product Maker                                                    |          2   |
|      11 | Handicrafts & Carpet   | Assistant Hand Embroider -(Phulkari / Chickankari / Kashmiri / Zari Zardozi / Kantha) |          2   |
|      12 | Handicrafts & Carpet   | Assistant Artisan- Bamboo Craft                                                       |          2   |
|      13 | IT-ITeS                | Assistant Computer Operator                                                           |          3   |
|      14 | Plumbing               | Assistant - Plumbing and Sanitary Work                                                |          2   |
|      15 | Textiles & Handlooms   | Assistant Textile Printer                                                             |          2   |
|      16 | Environmental Science  | Solar PV Installation Helper                                                          |          2   |
|      17 | Retail                 | Retail Cashier                                                                        |          2   |
|      18 | Automotive             | Automotive Assembly Assistant                                                         |          2   |
|      19 | Mining                 | Helper- Underground Mines                                                             |          2   |
|      20 | Apparel                | Layerman (Fabric)                                                                     |          2   |
|      21 | Automotive             | Driving Assistant                                                                     |          2.5 |
|      22 | Handicraft & Carpets   | Stringing/ Beading Artisan (Fashion Jewellery)                                        |          2   |
|      23 | Paints & Coatings      | Painting Helper                                                                       |          2   |
|      24 | Agriculture            | Honey bee Farmer (Small Unit)                                                         |          2   |
|      25 | Agriculture            | Mushroom Grower (Small Unit)                                                          |          2   |
|      26 | Apparel                | Darzi - Advanced                                                                      |          3   |
|      27 | Automotive             | Automotive Maintenance Technician- Electrical                                         |          3   |
|      28 | Automotive             | Automotive Body Repair Technician                                                     |          3   |
|      29 | Beauty & Wellness      | Assistant Hair Dresser - Salon Services (Advance)                                     |          3   |
|      30 | Construction           | Tile Mason - Advanced                                                                 |          3   |
|      31 | Electronics & Hardware | Repair and Maintenance Assistant 'Smart Phones'                                       |          3   |
|      32 | Electronics & Hardware | Installation and Repair Assistant (Consumer Electronics)                              |          3   |
|      33 | Electronics & Hardware | Assistant Computer Technician                                                         |          3   |
|      34 | Food Processing        | Assistant Baking Technician                                                           |          3   |
|      35 | Food Processing        | Millet Product Processor                                                              |          3   |
|      36 | Food Processing        | Fish & Seafood Jr. Processor                                                          |          3   |
|      37 | Food Processing        | Basics of Papad, Pickles and Masala Powder making                                     |          2   |

|   S.No. | Sector                | Job Role                                                                             |   NSQF Level |
|---------|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
|      38 | Handicrafts & Carpets | Handcrafted Candle Maker                                                             |          3   |
|      39 | Handicrafts & Carpets | Advanced Potter (Kumhar) including traditional ceramics and terracotta product maker |          3   |
|      40 | Handicrafts & Carpets | Creative Malakar                                                                     |          3   |
|      41 | Handicrafts & Carpets | Creative Soft Toy Maker (Advance)                                                    |          3   |
|      42 | Healthcare            | Foundation Course in Healthcare                                                      |          2.5 |
|      43 | IT-ITeS               | Course on Computer Concepts                                                          |          2   |
|      44 | IT-ITeS               | Cyber Security Assistant                                                             |          3   |
|      45 | IT-ITeS               | Data Analysis Assistant                                                              |          3   |
|      46 | Management            | Office Assistant                                                                     |          3   |
|      47 | Tourism & Hospitality | Front Office Assistant                                                               |          3   |
|      48 | Tourism & Hospitality | Food Delivery Associate                                                              |          3   |
|      49 | Tourism & Hospitality | Laghu Udyami (Fast Food Stall)                                                       |          2   |
|      50 | Environmental Science | Safai Mitra                                                                          |          3   |
|      51 | Furniture & Fittings  | Carpenter (Advance)                                                                  |          3   |

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 136 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## The financial year wise, JSS-wise details of the trained and certified beneficiaries of JSSs in Andhra Pradesh during the last five years is provided below:

| District       | JSS Name                        | 2020-21   | 2020-21    | 2021-22   | 2021-22    | 2022-23   | 2022-23    | 2023-24   | 2023-24    | 2024-25   | 2024-25    | 2025-26*   | 2025-26*   |
|----------------|---------------------------------|-----------|------------|-----------|------------|-----------|------------|-----------|------------|-----------|------------|------------|------------|
| District       | JSS Name                        | Trai ned  | Certi fied | Trai ned  | Certi fied | Trai ned  | Certi fied | Trai ned  | Certi fied | Trai ned  | Certi fied | Trai ned   | Certi fied |
| Ananthap uramu | JSS Anantpur                    | 1580      | 1580       | 1800      | 1800       | 2700      | 2700       | 1800      | 1800       | 1800      | 1800       | 560        | 560        |
| Guntur         | JSS Guntur (presently inactive) | 1000      | 997        | 1800      | 1800       | 0         | 0          | 0         | 0          | 0         | 0          | 0          | 0          |
| NTR            | JSS Vijayawada                  | 1320      | 1320       | 1799      | 1799       | 2700      | 2700       | 1800      | 1800       | 1800      | 1800       | 520        | 500        |
| Prakasa m      | JSS Ongole                      | 1440      | 1415       | 1800      | 1772       | 2700      | 2672       | 1800      | 1787       | 1799      | 1799       | 580        | 580        |
| Tirupati       | JSS Tirupati                    | 1440      | 1440       | 1800      | 1800       | 2700      | 2700       | 1800      | 1793       | 1774      | 1773       | 519        | 516        |
| Visakhap atnam | JSS Visakhapatn am              | 1800      | 1799       | 1800      | 1800       | 2700      | 2697       | 1800      | 1800       | 1794      | 1793       | 480        | 319        |
| Vizianaga ram  | JSS Vizianagara m               | 0         | 0          | 900       | 900        | 2700      | 2700       | 1800      | 1799       | 1800      | 1800       | 320        | 300        |
| Total          | Total                           | 8580      | 8551       | 11699     | 11671      | 16200     | 16169      | 10800     | 10779      | 10767     | 10765      | 2979       | 2775       |

*data till 31 st  October 2025

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 136 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## The financial year wise details of the total grants released for JSSs in Andhra Pradesh during the last five years is provided below:

| District of JSS             |   2020-21 |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |   2024-25 |   2025-26* |     Total | UCs Status till FY 2023-24   |
|-----------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|------------|-----------|------------------------------|
| Anantpur                    |   4898441 |   4593477 |   5611550 |   5611847 |   4999398 |    2500000 |  28214713 | Settled                      |
| NTR(Vijayawada)             |   4295746 |   4099860 |   5437024 |   5607554 |   4997196 |    2500000 |  26937380 | Settled                      |
| Visakhapatnam               |   5000000 |   4702161 |   5325345 |   5611242 |   4999395 |    2500000 |  28138143 | Settled                      |
| Ongole                      |   4724238 |   4224024 |   5557656 |   5537720 |   4955484 |    2500000 |  27499122 | Settled                      |
| Tirupati                    |   5069066 |   4424290 |   5608660 |   5611878 |   4998660 |    2500000 |  28212554 | Settled                      |
| Vizianagaram                |         0 |   4500000 |   5583999 |   5611311 |   4999463 |    2500000 |  23194773 | Settled                      |
| Guntur (presently inactive) |   7209721 |   3777309 |         0 |         0 |         0 |          0 |  10987030 | Settled                      |
| Grand Total                 |  31197212 |  30321121 |  33124234 |  33591552 |  29949596 |   15000000 | 173183715 |                              |

*data till 31 st  October 2025

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 136 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## The details of sanctioned and actual staff strength, vacancies, and major audit findings is provided below:

| JSS Name          |   Sanctioned staff strength |   Actual Staff Strength | Vacancies (if any)   | Details of any major Audit Findings   |
|-------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------|
| JSS Vizianagaram  |                           7 |                       7 | Nil                  | Nil                                   |
| JSS Visakhapatnam |                           7 |                       7 | Nil                  | Nil                                   |
| JSS Tirupati      |                           6 |                       6 | Nil                  | Nil                                   |
| JSS Anantapur     |                           7 |                       7 | Nil                  | Nil                                   |
| JSS Vijayawada    |                           7 |                       7 | Nil                  | Nil                                   |
| JSS Ongole        |                           9 |                       9 | Nil                  | Nil                                   |

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