(a) whether the Government plans to set up more Regional Directorate of Apprenticeship training in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) Whether the proposal for opening Regional Directorate of Apprenticeship has been received from different state Governments;
(d) If so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto; and
(e) the time by which a decision in the matter will be taken?
(a) & (b) Yes Madam. The Government of India has set up three more new Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship Training at Chandigarh, Guwahati and Bhopal.
(c) to (e) Yes Madam. Proposal for opening of Regional Directorate of Apprenticeship has been received from Government of Odisha. The said proposal would be considered whenever Government of India plan for setting up of more Regional Directorates of Apprenticeship Training.