Schemes and Programmes

1. Craftsman Training Scheme

The Craftsman Training Scheme was introduced by government of India in 1950 to ensure a steady flow of skill workers in different trades for the domestic Industries, to raise quantitatively and qualitatively the Industrial production by systematic training, to reduce unemployment among the educated youth by providing them employable training, to cultivate and nurture a technical and industrial attitude in the minds of younger generation. The scheme, most important in the field of vocational training , has been shaping Craftsmen to meet the existing as well as future manpower need , through the vast network of ITIs' in the state. The day-to-day administration of ITIs' under the Craftsman Training Scheme was transferred to the State Government with effect from the year 1956.

Objectives
Trades
Admission Details
Affiliation Procedure
Trade Test for National Trade Certificate NTC

2. Apprenticeship Training Scheme

3. SPIU- Centre of Excellence Programme with World Bank Assistance
(Vocational Training Improvement Project)

The project has three components: (i) Improving the Quality of Vocational Training, (ii) Promoting Systemic Reforms and Innovation, and (iii) Project Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation.

The project is guided at the central-level by a National Steering Committee (NSC), chaired by the Secretary of MoLE, and including significant senior-level representation from industry. The NSC selects State/UTs to participate in the project, and allocate funds for project activities to the DGE&T, State/UTs, institutions and others. The NSC reviews project implementation at the national level. The NSC is supported by a National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU), headed by a National Project Director.

Within each State/UT the project is guided by a State Steering Committee (SSC), headed by the Principal Secretary/ Secretary/ Commissioner for vocational training and including significant senior-level representation from industry. The SSCs recommend institutions to be financed under the project and within their project budget allocations. Each SSC will review project implementation at a State/UT level throughout the life of the project. The SSC is assisted by a State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) with adequate full-time officials/consultants and support staff.

At the institutional level, each participating ITI has an Institute Management Committee (IMC) for the whole ITI, with significant participation of industry. It is chaired by an industrialist so as to enhance the involvement of industry in all aspects of training and to ensure that training courses are fully demand driven. IMCs have been delegated sufficient authority in academic, administrative, financial and management matters to discharge their functions documented in the MoU signed between GOI and the states.

4. Public Private Partnership

India is a fast growing economy with a rising demand for skilled workforce which enhances the efficiency and flexibility of the labour market, reduces skills bottlenecks, and improves mobility and productivity. The Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGE&T) initiated Craftsman Training Scheme in 1950 by establishing 50 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for imparting skills in various vocational trades to meet the manpower requirements for technology and industrial growth of the country. The demand for skilled manpower has increased substantially due to rapid economic growth, changes in technology and work process, and globalization of economy. As on 01-01-2007 there were 1896 Government ITIs in the country. Out of these 500 ITIs are being upgraded into Centres of Excellence under a Scheme started from 2005-06. The Upgradation of the remaining 1396 Government started in 2007-08 through Public Private Partnership. More>>