Steps to increase trained manpower in Haryana

By Haryananewswire

CHANDIGARH, FEB 12

 With a view to increase the trained manpower in Haryana so as to meet the target of 17 lakh trained persons during the years 2012-17, a number of steps have been initiated by the Department of Industrial Training.

While stating this here today, Haryana Industrial Training Minister, Mrs Geeta Bhukkal said that under a plan to set up Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDCs), the process has been initiated to invite expression of interest for selection of consultant or implementation agency. Identification of location for the establishment of these centres is also under consideration with the Government.He said that under Kaushal Vikas Yojna Scheme of the Central Government, the case for setting up of 11 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and 96 Skill Development Centres (SDCs) in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode in unserviced block has been submitted to the Central Government for consideration.

She said that to make the training relevant and accountable to users, 65 Government  ITIs have been adopted by 29 Industries including  the major industries like M/s Maruti Suzuki (I) Ltd., M/s Sona Koyo Steering system, M/S Jindal Stainless Steel Ltd., M/s Reliance (I) Ltd.) for upgradation through Public-Private Partnership.  To bridge skill gap, dual system of training has been adopted for hospitality related courses under which theoretical training is being provided in the ITIs and practical training in the industry or the establishment.

The Department of Industrial Training, Haryana is imparting skill based training to the unemployed youth through the network of 131 government industrial training institutes including 31 Government ITIs for women and 94 Private ITIs under Craftsman Training Scheme. One year, two years and three years duration course are being run in these institutes. During the current academic year 2012-13, as many as 39,168 sanctioned seats in 2505 trade units have been released for admission in Government Industrial Training Institutes   and 14416 seats in 910 trade units have been released for admission in 94 Private ITIs.

For bringing about the qualitative improvement in training in Government ITIs to reduce the supply and demand ‘mismatch of skills, the Central Government has launched many projects. To make training relevant and accountable, industries are being involved in management of the institutions to share their experience and expertise in improving the quality of training leading to employment.

Mrs Bhukkal said that number of Government ITIs has been increased from 78 in 2005-06 to 131 in 2012-13. Consequently, intake capacity of Government ITIs has been increased from 15,188 in 2005-06 to 39,168 in 2012-13.  The number of private ITIs has been increased from 19 in 2005-06 to 94 in 2012-13. Consequently, intake capacity of Private ITIs has been increased from 1372 in 2005-06 to 14,416 in 2012-13. As many as 19 Centers of Excellence in Government ITIs have been established to provide world class work force to the industry. She said that to provide Training opportunities to the deprived sections of the society a project for expansion of 17 ITIs under Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCSP) scheme adding 4240 seats had been taken up at a cost of about Rs. 60 crores out of which 14 ITIs had been expanded and remaining were at final stage.

Mrs Bhukkal said that 30 per cent seats have been reserved for girls in all ITls in all trades. No tuition fee is being charged from girls students. Financial Assistance to the students belonging to Minority Communities undergoing training in Government or private ITls is being provided. It is being given as Post Matric Scholarship at a rate of Rs 230 per month as maintenance allowance for 10 months in an academic year which includes expenses for study material. It also includes facility of fee re-imbursement as actual paid subject to a maximum Rs 10,000 per annum for admission and course or tuition fee.

Training is being imparted in short term courses under Skill Development Initiative Scheme based on Modular Employable Skills (MES). The scheme is 100 per cent funded by Government of India. The objective of the scheme is to provide training to the school leavers, existing workers and ITI graduates. Till date, 91 Vocational Training Providers (VTPs) have been registered and 24,588 candidates have already been trained under this scheme and about 1173 trainees are undergoing training under the scheme.