Question : Training in IT Sector

Will the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of persons provided skill training in Electronics, IT and ITES sector in the last four years, year and training partner-wise;
(b) the amount allocated and disbursed so far in the last four years, year and training partner-wise;
(c) whether the Government has taken any action against the training partners and officials with regards to issues related to training, certification and providing employment opportunities; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the Government''s reaction thereto ?

Answer given by the minister

(a): The year-wise details of number of persons provided skill training in Electronics, IT and ITeS Sector by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY); and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) through its two Schemes for skill development in Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and other inititatives including training done through its autonomous societies namely National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), in last 4 years is as under:

Financial Year MSDE MeitY Total
2014-15 2,33,879 3,08,000 5,41,879
2015-16 4,04,223 4,06,314 8,10,537
2016-17 4,85,548 4,66,449 9,51,997
2017-18 5,10,879 5,38,052 10,48,931
Grand Total 16,34,529 17,18,815 33,53,344

• The details of training partners providing training in Electronics, IT and ITeS Sector under the PMKVY being voluminous, is available at the following Web-link:

https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in/TPCandidateDetails/PMKVYTrainingDataPQ3485.pdf

• The details of training partners providing training in ESDM Sector under the two schemes for Skill development in ESDM Sector being voluminous, is available at the following Web-link:
https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in/TPCandidateDetails/tpwiseyearwisetraineddata.pdf


(b): The Scheme-wise amount allocated and disbursed so far under the key programs namely PMKVY of MSDE and two Schemes on skill development in ESDM Sector of MeitY are as under:

i. PMKVY(MSDE):
Amount in Rs. Lakh
Particular 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Total
Grant received 550.00 1,132.48 1,362.00 3,044.48
Utilization 195.50 1,794.34 919.53 2,909.37

The year wise details of fund released to training partners providing training in Electronics, IT and ITeS Sector being voluminous, is available at the following Web-link:
https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in/TPFundDetails/PMKVYFinancialDataPQ3485.pdf

ii. Two Schemes for skill development in ESDM Sector(MeitY):
Amount in Rs. Lakh
Particular 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Grant released 7707.40 556.25 640.51 6509.52

The year wise details of fund released to the training partners providing training in ESDM Sector being voluminous, is available at the following Web-link:

https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in/TPFundDetails/ESDMSchemestpwiseyearwisefundreleasedataPQ3485.pdf

(c) and (d): The checks and balances against the training partners with regard to issues related to training, certification etc. under PMKVY of MSDE and two MeitY Schemes are as under:

I. PMKVY:
i) To ensure quality training, certain monitoring mechanisms like Out Bound Dialing, Call Validation and Surprise Visits are being used to ensure compliance by the stakeholders.
ii) Actions are taken against the non-compliant training centers which includes suspension for a period of six months and enforcing of financial penalties. So far 28 Centres have been suspended.
iii) Following measures have been taken to extend support to non-performing Training Partners (TPs) so that their performance can be improved in the overall skilling space:
• Tracking quality of TP operations through centre visits (using mobile based app TCV) and monthly performance analysis
• Developed TP Hub tool to get more insight about the TP’s wider portfolio and performance in other skilling initiatives.
• Regular and effective communication with TPs through Ticketing Tool and monthly calls
• Capacity Building of TPs through TP Meet, WebEx/Webinars, workshops to collect feedback, sharing of best practices etc.
• Monitoring Process Improvement by developing policies and SoPs: Monitoring Policy, Center Visit Framework, Incentive Policy, Inclusion of Other Scheme Numbers, Sector Addition Process etc.
II. Two Schemes for skill development in ESDM Sector by MeitY:
i) Any Training Partner found to be not complying with the Scheme Guidelines is not being considered for reimbursement of Training Fee.
ii) Under the revised guidelines notified recently, in order to boost the employment, 60% seat allocation would be based on industry demand. The remaining 40% seats would be allocated based on their past credibility of Training Partners in promoting employability of its candidates. A code of ethics has been developed for the Training Partners for compliance. The courses would be selected based on higher prospects of employment/self-employment.
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