(a) the roadmap charted out by the Government as part of the National Skill
Development Mission;
(b) whether the Government is considering relaxing formal education norms for
people to get into ITI institutions and other skill development courses; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE)
(a) As a part of Mission, Government has approved National Policy on Skill
Development (NPSD) in February 2009, a guiding document for skill development
programmes in the country. The policy has set a target for skilling 500 million
persons by the year 2022. The details of target for different Ministries/Departments
are at Annex-I. Concerned Central Ministries/Departments are making their own strategies
and plan to achieve the target by involving respective Departments of State Governments
and other stake holders.
(b) & (c) Government is not considering to relax formal education norms for people
to get into Government and Private ITIs. However, Courses are available for persons
having completed 5th standard under Skill Development Initiative Scheme implemented
through Vocational Training Providers.