Question : Vocational and Technical Training in Ladakh

(a) whether the Government proposes to focus on vocational and technical training of the locals involved in the unorganized sector;
(b) if so, the details thereof, funds allocated for the same;
(c) whether the Government plans to establish a separate Skill Training Institute to engage the youth of Ladakh and if so, the details thereof;
(d) the details of the various sectors covered under the industrial training and skills courses to be introduced in the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in UT Ladakh;
(e) the details of the funds allocated in this regard;
(f) if so, the details thereof; and
(g) if not, the reason thereof;

(a)& (b) Government has been focusing on vocational and technical training of locals in the unorganized sector through various programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS). So far under PMKVY 2.0, 99,31,261 persons have been trained in the country, while under JSS, 12,35,114 persons have been trained. The total funds allocated for PMKVY 2.0 so far is Rs. 6,203 crores, while for JSS the funds allocated so far are Rs. 396.21 crores. As far as UT Ladakh is concerned, PMKVY 2.0 has been being implemented in 24 training centres, in which 2,267 trainees are trained so far and 1,568 certified.
(c)& (d) The Directorate General of Training (DGT) in Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has started an extension Centre of National Skill training Institute (NSTI -W) Jammu at Leh. In this – NSTI Extension Centre two New Age Courses under Craftsmen training Scheme have been introduced from this training session as follows:
S.No Name of the course Sector Sanctioned Seats
1 Smart Phone Technician cum app tester Electronics & Hardware 24
2 Solar Technician (Electrical) Environmental Science 20

In addition, there is one Government Industrial Training Institute imparting skill training in Leh, Ladakh as follows:
S.No Name of the course Sector Sanctioned Seats
1 Computer Operator & Programming Assistant IT & ITES 24
2 Mechanic(Motor Vehicle) Automobile 24
3 Sewing Technology Textile & Apparel 16
4 Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) Travel, Tourism and Hospitality 24

(e), (f) & (g) Consolidated Budget of Rs. 1.35 Crore is provided to Regional Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (RDSDE), Jammu which is for NSTI(W) Jammu, Leh Extension Centre and Srinagar Extension Centre. With the allocated budget, the laboratories are being set up for the training for the above two courses i.e Smart Phone Technician & Solar Technician (Electrical).