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Scheme for ‘Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India’

Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

The scheme aims to skill 3,28,000 candidates in the ESDM sector. Through this scheme, training and certification benefits are provided to students and unemployed youth.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India" has been implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It aims to provide skill development training to 3,28,000 candidates in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector. Through this scheme, financial assistance for training (75% for General category and 100% for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Economically Weaker Section candidates) and 100% reimbursement of certification fees are provided to students, unemployed youth, and school dropouts. The scheme is implemented by Key Implementing Agencies, including National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India, and Telecom Sector Skill Council. > Objectives: - To provide financial assistance for skill development in the ESDM sector across all States and Union Territories. - To facilitate skill development of students and unemployed youth through National Skills Qualifications Framework-compliant courses from Level 1 to Level 5. - To increase the availability of skilled manpower for the electronics industry to support the Digital India initiative.

Benefits

1. Financial Assistance for Course Fee:

General Category:

75% of course fee reimbursed by MeitY after certification and placement.

Remaining 25% payable by the candidate (may be shared/borne by the Training Partner).

Reserved Category (SC/ST/EWS):

100% of the course fee reimbursed by MeitY.

2. Course Fee Structure (Upper Ceiling):

LevelManufacturing Courses (₹)Service Courses (₹)Max HoursL1-L29,780/-8,380/-200hrsL314,670/-12,570/-300hrsL417,115/-14,665/-350hrsL519,560/-16,760/-400hrs

Base Cost:

₹41.9

₹41.90/hour (Service Sector)

₹48.9

₹48.90/hour (Manufacturing Sector)

3. Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF)

₹762

Range: ₹762/- to ₹1,905/- (depending on level)

Paid upfront by the candidate

Refund (one time only) after successful certification:

General: 75% reimbursed

Reserved: 100% reimbursed

4. Reimbursement Structure

80% on successful certification

20% on successful placement

5. Placement-Linked Benefit

Minimum 70% placement required for full reimbursement

Placement tracking is mandatory for 3 months

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Aadhaar Card / Aadhaar Enrolment ID
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Identity Proof (Any One): Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License / NPR Card
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Two Identity Proofs (Only For Candidates From Assam And Meghalaya)
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EWS Certificate (If Applicable)
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Educational Qualification Certificates (As Per Eligibility Criteria)
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Undertaking For Non-Availing Benefit Under Similar Government Scheme
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Undertaking For Willingness For Employment / Self-Employment
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Bank Account Details
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Passport Size Photograph

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Undertaking for the non-availability of a similar Government scheme Undertaking for willingness for employment/self-employment First instalment after certification Second instalment after successful placement

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹762