Craftsman Training Scheme

Scheme Objective

The Craftsman Training Scheme was introduced by government of India in 1950 to ensure a steady flow of skill workers in different trades for the domestic Industries, to raise quantitative Industrial Production by systematic training , to reduce unemployment among the educated youth by providing them employable training , to cultivate and nurture a technical and industrial attitude in the minds of younger generation. The scheme, most important in the field of vocational training , has been shaping Craftsmen to meet the existing as well as future manpower need, through the vast network of ITIs in the state. The day-to-day administration of ITI under the Craftsman Training Scheme was transferred to State Government with effect from the year 1956.The actual implementation of this scheme was initially done by the central government. However, since 1969, this scheme has been implemented by the state government. Also, the expenditure on government industrial training institutes is being done by the state government.

 Scheme Main Objective

• To ensure a steady flow of skilled workers in different trades for the industry.
• To increase the standard, quality and production of industrial establishments by providing systematic training to the workers.
• To raise the quality & quantity of industrial production by systematic training of workers.
• To reduce unemployment among the educated youth by equipping them for suitable industrial employment.

Status of Craftsman Training Scheme in Maharashtra

There are 78 government and 159 private industrial training institutes in the Nagpur Region with an intake capacity of 14,584 and 13,656 respectively.

A total of 85 Trades are given training in government and non-government education and training institutes as follows.

Engineering Trade		Total	Non Engineering Trade		Total	All Total
01 Year	02 Year		01 Year	02 Year
17	37	54	30	01	31	85

 

The training skills of these courses are given as per the syllabus prescribed by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, New Delhi.

On successful completion of training the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) Certificate is issued by the Directorate General of Training, New Delhi. This certificate is internationally recognized.

The training in ITIs is 70 percent Practical & 30 percent Theory oriented. After completing the training, the candidates seeking higher education along with employment & self-employment are given direct admission in the second year diploma course.

In order to provide vocational education to all, the ITIs are categorized as follows

 Present Status of the No. Of Institutes & Available Seats (August 2024)

Sr. No.	District	Institutes			Government Institutes		Private Institutes		Total Government/ Private Institutes
		Government	Private	Total	Available Seats	Admitted	Available Seats	Admitted	Available Seats	Admitted
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
1	Nagpur	17	65	82	3604	3432	6192	3519	9796	6951
2	Bhandara	8	33	41	1600	1536	1992	1719	3592	3255
3	Gondia	10	13	23	1756	1694	864	728	2620	2422
4	Wardha	8	14	22	1352	1315	1452	916	2804	2231
5	Chandrapur	18	34	52	3652	3462	3156	2042	6808	5504
6	Gadchiroli	17	0	17	2620	2514	0	0	2620	2514
Total		78	159	237	14584	13953	13656	8924	28240	22877

 

Admission To ITI

Online Admission Process is implemented in Maharashtra from Year 2013. Please visit http://admission.dvet.gov.in for further details.

Training Fee/Deposit/Concession

S.No	Details	Government ITIs					Private ITIs
		General Category	Reserved Category	IMC Seats	OMS	NRI	MS	OMS	NRI
Annual Training Fee
1	Machine Group – Engineering Trades	1200	–	30000	45000	60000	Pls. visite http://admission.dvet.gov.in/
	Non Machine Group – Engineering Trades	1000	–	25000	37500	50000
	Non Engineering Trades	800	–	20000	20000	40000
2	Fees For Identity Card	50	50	50	50	50
3	Fees For Library	100	100	100	100	100
4	Fees For Internet Facility	100	100	100	100	100
5	Fees For Cultural Activities	100	100	100	100	100
6	Fees For Hostel	1200	1200	1200	1200	1200
Advanced payment to be done at the time of Admission
7	Training Deposit	500	500	500	500	500	500	500	500
8	Library Deposit	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
9	Hostel Deposit	1000	1000	1000	1000	1000	1000	1000	1000

 

 Age Limit

The Candidates seeking admission to ITI should have completed 14 years of age. There is no maximum age limit for admission.

 Subsistence Allowance/Stipend

Admitted to courses under Craftsman Training Scheme in Government Industrial Training Institutes, apprentices from all categories i.e. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and Nomadic Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Special Backward Classes Minority Communities and Open Category Economically Backward Sections trainees whose annual income is Rs. 8.00 lakhs, all such trainees have been approved to pay tuition fee at the rate of Rs.500/- per month from the academic year 2023

 Scholarship

Post Matric Scholarship is applicable to Scheduled Caste & Minority trainees.

 Examination

The Director of Vocational Education and Training conducts the All India Trade Test and awards Provisional certificates to the successful candidates. The Final Certificates are awarded by the Directorate General of Training, New Delhi.

 Opportunities For ITI Pass-Outs

• During ITI training the trainees acquire practical skills of the trades and they are capable of doing production jobs under the supervision of skilled worker. At this stage they are categorised as semi-skilled worker.
• Under Apprentice Act-1961, the ITI pass-outs can be engaged in the relevant designated trade by the industry having adequate training facilities. The candidates so engaged will learn the productive / marketable skills and become suitable for employment.
• After passing the NCVT examination if the candidate, instead of taking job with industry, he is willing to start small business, he can do so with the assistance of government agencies promoting such activity and providing necessary assistance.