(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to impart employment oriented skill development training
to the rural people, deprived sections and workers of the unorganised sector through polytechnic institutes;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government also proposes to set up such training centres in the rural areas to facilitate
the rural masses;and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (d) Yes, Sir. The Government of India has launched a new Plan Scheme called “Community Development
Through Polytechnics†in the existing Polytechnics, for offering short term non formal skill development
courses in various fields to the local community. This Scheme aims to enhance the employbility of various
sections of society including rural, women, minorities and other disadvantaged sections of society. The
Scheme is implemented through selected, AICTE approved Polytechnics. Selected Polytechnics offer these
training courses in their premises, as well as through 5-10 extension centres, in nearby locations,
including rural areas. Courses under the Scheme are offered free of cost to the participants. There
is no restriction of age, gender and qualification for participants in these courses.