Scheme for Financial Assistance to select States/UTs for Skill Development in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Department: null
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to enhance skill development capacity in the ESDM sector. Through this scheme, financial assistance and industry-relevant training are provided to students and unemployed youth.

Benefits:
1. Assistance of 75% of the course fee for students. 25% of the course fee is to be paid by the student.
1. Assistance of 100% of the course fee for students belonging to SC/ST, Economically weaker sections (criteria based). 40% seats would be reserved for the students belonging to these categories.
1. Assistance to be provided only after a candidate clears a certification exam NIELIT or SSCs or a certifying body recognised by SSCs 
1. Assistance for Overhead and Placement @ 10% of Skilling Assistance to the Implementing Agency
1. Assistance for 100% Registration-cum-Certification fee (including Examination fee for theory, Practical and Project Evaluation) per candidate who appears in the exams (for the first time) to be reimbursed to NIELIT/SSC recognised agency.

> Physical and Financial details:

> • The scheme is targeted to cover approx. 90,000 candidates.

> Skill-wise targets (based on NSDC report) and financial projections:

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**Lower Level Skills****Lower Level Skills****Middle Level Skills****Higher Level Skills****Level**Un-Skilled (L1-L2)Semi-Skilled (L3)Supervisor (L4)Master Technician Trainer (L5)**Equivalence**IX-X std.ITIDiplomaPost- Diploma, **Entry At**VIII1010Diploma, B.Sc.**Course duration(to be fixed by NIELIT/SSC in line with NVEQF/NSQF)**3 Months (~200-250 hrs)*6 month (~350 hrs.)*6 month (~350 hrs.)*6 month (~400 hrs.)**The number of hours is indicative as per the requirements indicated in NVEQF**Target (No. of Candidates)**22,50022,50031,50013,50090,000 Candidates**Target Per State/UT**3,7503,7505,2502,25015,000 Candidates**Financial details of the scheme are as follows:**
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**S.No.****Course at Level** **L1, L2****L3****L4****L5**1Level-wise Course fee per candidate (Max.)₹ 5,000/-₹ 10,000/-₹ 12,000/-₹ 15,000/-2Level-wise Registration cum-certification cost (including Examination fee for theory, Practical and Project Evaluation) per candidate (all inclusive, one-time assistance)₹ 500/-₹ 1,000/-₹ 1,500/-₹ 2,000/-<br>

> **Duration:** The Scheme would be in operation for Four(04) years.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student studying in Class 9 onwards.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), polytechnics, or pursuing undergraduate courses (non-engineering).
1. The applicant should be an unemployed youth, including:

  - A school dropout (from Class 8 pass onwards);
  - An ITI certificate holder;
  - A diploma holder;
  - A graduate (non-engineering).

1. The applicant should be registered with employment exchanges.
1. The applicant may belong to the non-formal sector.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration:Step 1: Visit the official ESDM Skill Development portal: https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in.
Step 2: Identify the nearest affiliated Training Partner (TP) through the portal or authorised sources.
Step 3: Approach the Training Partner for counselling and selection of the appropriate NSQF course.
Step 4: Submit required documents and eligibility details to the Training Partner.
Step 5: Provide Aadhaar Number or Aadhaar Enrolment ID and complete Aadhaar authentication / e-KYC (with consent).
Step 6: Fill the application/enrolment form at the Training Partner centre or through the portal.
Step 7: Pay the Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF) to the Training Partner.
Step 8: Submit required undertakings:
Undertaking for the non-availability of a similar Government scheme
Undertaking for willingness for employment/self-employment
Step 9:The Training Partner verifies eligibility and completes enrolment of the applicant.
After Registration:Step 1: The applicant undergoes training for the prescribed duration as per the selected NSQF course.
Step 2: The applicant maintains the required attendance (minimum 70%) during training.
Step 3: The applicant appears for assessment conducted by the respective Key Implementing Agency (KIA).
Step 4: Upon successful assessment, the applicant receives certification.
Step 5: The Training Partner facilitates placement or supports self-employment opportunities.
Step 6: Placement of the candidate is tracked for a minimum period of 3 months.
Step 7: Financial reimbursement is processed:
First instalment after certification
Second instalment after successful placement

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card / Aadhaar Enrolment ID
Identity Proof (Any One): Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License / NPR Card
Two Identity Proofs (Only For Candidates From Assam And Meghalaya)
EWS Certificate (If Applicable)
Educational Qualification Certificates (As Per Eligibility Criteria)
Undertaking For Non-Availing Benefit Under Similar Government Scheme
Undertaking For Willingness For Employment / Self-Employment
Bank Account Details
Passport Size Photograph