Scheme for ‘Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India’
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Details:
The scheme "Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India" has been implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It aims to provide skill development training to 3,28,000 candidates in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector. Through this scheme, financial assistance for training (75% for General category and 100% for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Economically Weaker Section candidates) and 100% reimbursement of certification fees are provided to students, unemployed youth, and school dropouts. The scheme is implemented by Key Implementing Agencies, including National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India, and Telecom Sector Skill Council.
> **Objectives:**


- To provide financial assistance for skill development in the ESDM sector across all States and Union Territories.
- To facilitate skill development of students and unemployed youth through National Skills Qualifications Framework-compliant courses from Level 1 to Level 5.
- To increase the availability of skilled manpower for the electronics industry to support the Digital India initiative.

Benefits:
1. Financial Assistance for Course Fee:
General Category:
75% of course fee reimbursed by MeitY after certification and placement.
Remaining 25% payable by the candidate (may be shared/borne by the Training Partner).
Reserved Category (SC/ST/EWS):
100% of the course fee reimbursed by MeitY.
2. Course Fee Structure (Upper Ceiling):
Level
Manufacturing Courses (₹)
Service Courses (₹)
Max Hours
L1-L2
9,780/-
8,380/-
200hrs
L3
14,670/-
12,570/-
300hrs
L4
17,115/-
14,665/-
350hrs
L5
19,560/-
16,760/-
400hrs
Base Cost:
₹41.90/hour (Service Sector)
₹48.90/hour (Manufacturing Sector)
3. Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF)
Range: ₹762/- to ₹1,905/- (depending on level)
Paid upfront by the candidate
Refund (one time only) after successful certification:
General: 75% reimbursed
Reserved: 100% reimbursed
4. Reimbursement Structure
80% on successful certification
20% on successful placement
5. Placement-Linked Benefit
Minimum 70% placement required for full reimbursement
Placement tracking is mandatory for 3 months


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be studying in Class 9 or Class 10 onwards; or the applicant should be a school dropout from 8th pass onwards; or the applicant should be an ITI certificate holder, a diploma holder, an undergraduate, a graduate, or registered in employment exchanges.
1. The applicant should be eligible to enrol in any of the 5 NSQF levels (Level 1 to Level 5), subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of the respective course.
1. The applicant should have a valid Aadhaar Number, or an Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID) may also be considered.
1. The applicant should provide consent for Aadhaar authentication or the e-KYC process.
1. The applicant should not have been a beneficiary of any Government of India-aided skilling course in the ESDM field, sponsored by the Central or State Government.
1. The applicant should submit an undertaking declaring non-availment of any such scheme at the time of enrolment.
1. The applicant should have attained a minimum age of 17 years at the time of registration/enrolment.
1. The applicant should be willing to get employed or self-employed and submit an undertaking to this effect at the time of enrolment.
1. The applicant should undergo training for the prescribed duration and appear for an assessment conducted by the respective Key Implementing Agency (KIA).
1. The applicant should maintain at least 70% attendance to be eligible to appear for the assessment.
1. The applicant can avail the benefit under the scheme only once; however, for manufacturing job roles, the applicant may be allowed to undergo two courses at successive NSQF levels.

> **Reservation / Preference:**


- 60% seats: General Category
- 40% seats: Reserved Categories

  - SC: 15%
  - ST: 7.5%
  - EWS: 17.5%

- EWS Criteria:

  - The applicant’s family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- annually.