Under Skill India Mission, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through its various schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) is delivering training to meet technological changes to compete with foreign manufacturers. However, there are no centres by the name of Technological Training Centre under any scheme of the Ministry.

Under PMKVY, training is being imparted at affiliated and accredited training centres in various National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) aligned job roles including technology driven curriculum designed by Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) which are industry-led bodies. The present version of PMKVY i.e. PMKVY 3.0 has been designed as a demand-driven scheme with bottom-up approach for identification and mapping of job roles. Under Scheme, focus has been given for skilling on digital technology and Industry 4.0. The Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), which are autonomous industry-led bodies, have also created job roles on new and emerging digital technologies and industry 4.0 skills like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). State-wise number of accredited and affiliated Training Centres including PMKK till date under PMKVY is given at column (b) of Annexure I-(A).

MSDE through Directorate General of Training (DGT) is implementing CTS scheme to provide long term training through 14,711 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in 143 trades. State and sector wise details of ITIs are given at column (a) of Annexure I-(A) and Annexure I-(B), respectively. Further, to meet skilling requirements arising out of changes and upgradation in technology, DGT has rolled out new-age courses.

Additionally, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) through National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) is supporting MSMEs to develop global competitiveness. This program provides technological training through Tool Rooms (TRs) / Technology Centres (TCs). MSME in its endeavour to provide the right stimulus for the growth of the industry in the country – particularly with the objective of helping the micro, small and medium enterprises, has established 18 TRs/TCs all over in India.

Out of these 18 TRs/TCs, 10 provide invaluable service to the Indian industry by way of precision tooling and providing well trained manpower in the area of tool and die making. The remaining 8 TRs/TCs are product specific centres to look into MSMEs specific problems and render technical services, developed & upgraded technologies and training in specific product groups like Foundry & Forging, Electronics, Electrical Measuring Instruments, Fragrance & Flavour, Glass, Sport Shoes, and develop footwear designing to promote exports and provide training for manpower in footwear Industry.

Annexure I-(A)

State-wise number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) and Training Centres under PMKVY:

*Number of Centres which conducted training under STT and SP are calculated separately and added, not the unique count of TC’s

Annexure I-(B)

Sector Wise details of ITIs:

* One ITI may serve more than one sectors

This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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