(a) whether training is being imparted especially to run agro and rural-based industries in order to provide employment to the people in rural areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government in this direction?
THE MINISTER OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI KARIYA MUNDA)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) imparts
training to artisans/entrepreneurs through 44 departmental and
non-departmental training centres. Training is being conducted
both under stipendiary as well as non-stipendiary programmes.
During 2001-02, a total of 31,310 people had undergone training in
various courses. Moreover, EDP training is provided compulsorily
to all Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP) beneficiaries
by the KVIC through various departmentals as well as accredited
training centres all over the country.
(c) & (d): Does not arise.