(a) whether the World Bank is providing loan to improve the vocational training system in our
country;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith amount of loan provided during each of the last
three years; and
(c) the manner in which the projects in States are proposed to be implemented and the role
of the State Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) International Development Association (IDA) has approved a credit of US $ 280 million
(equivalent to Rs. 1231 crore) towards central share for taking up the `Vocational Training
Improvement Project` for upgradation of 400 ITIs in June, 2007. No amount has been provided
in the last three years.
(c) The Project envisages upgradation of 400 Industrial Training Institutes on a cost sharing
basis between Central and State Government in the ratio of 75:25 respectively except North
Eastern States & Sikkim where it is 90:10. The State Government would be responsible for
implementation of the Scheme in the respective State.