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Scheme for Financial Assistance to select States/UTs for Skill Development in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector

Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

The scheme aims to enhance skill development capacity in the ESDM sector. Through this scheme, financial assistance and industry-relevant training are provided to students and unemployed youth.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Scheme for Financial Assistance to Select States/UTs for Skill Development in ESDM Sector has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It aims at enhancing the skilling capacities in the ESDM sector through the public and private sectors for students/unemployed youth belonging to other disciplines by utilising the existing human resources who are undergoing studies in schools (IX standard onwards)/ITIs/Polytechnics/UG Colleges (non-engineering) and the school dropouts/unemployed youth by providing them with additional skills that are recognised by industry for employment in the ESDM sector, Encouraging new investments in training in the ESDM sector by the industry, Facilitating the evolution of processes/norms for: Certification of various courses; Providing opportunities for moving up the value chain; and Recognition of institutions for conducting such courses, as per the requirements of the industry in the ESDM sector > Objectives: - To provide financial assistance for facilitating skill development for 90,000 persons in the ESDM sector by involving select States/UTs for improving the employability of the students/unemployed youth.

Benefits

₹5.0K · one-time

Assistance of 75% of the course fee for students. 25% of the course fee is to be paid by the student.
Assistance of 100% of the course fee for students belonging to SC/ST, Economically weaker sections (criteria based). 40% seats would be reserved for the students belonging to these categories.
Assistance to be provided only after a candidate clears a certification exam NIELIT or SSCs or a certifying body recognised by SSCs
Assistance for Overhead and Placement @ 10% of Skilling Assistance to the Implementing Agency
Assistance for 100% Registration-cum-Certification fee (including Examination fee for theory, Practical and Project Evaluation) per candidate who appears in the exams (for the first time) to be reimbursed to NIELIT/SSC recognised agency.

Physical and Financial details:• The scheme is targeted to cover approx. 90,000 candidates.Skill-wise targets (based on NSDC report) and financial projections:

	Lower Level Skills	Lower Level Skills	Middle Level Skills	Higher Level Skills
Level	Un-Skilled (L1-L2)	Semi-Skilled (L3)	Supervisor (L4)	Master Technician Trainer (L5)
Equivalence	IX-X std.	ITI	Diploma	Post- Diploma,
Entry At	VIII	10	10	Diploma, B.Sc.
Course duration(to be fixed by NIELIT/SSC in line with NVEQF/NSQF)	3 Months (~200-250 hrs)*	6 month (~350 hrs.)*	6 month (~350 hrs.)*	6 month (~400 hrs.)*
	*The number of hours is indicative as per the requirements indicated in NVEQF
Target (No. of Candidates)	22,500	22,500	31,500	13,500
	90,000 Candidates
Target Per State/UT	3,750	3,750	5,250	2,250
	15,000 Candidates

Financial details of the scheme are as follows:

S.No.	Course at Level	L1, L2	L3	L4	L5
1	Level-wise Course fee per candidate (Max.)	₹ 5,000/-	₹ 10,000/-	₹ 12,000/-	₹ 15,000/-
2	Level-wise Registration cum-certification cost (including Examination fee for theory, Practical and Project Evaluation) per candidate (all inclusive, one-time assistance)	₹ 500/-	₹ 1,000/-	₹ 1,500/-	₹ 2,000/-

Duration: The Scheme would be in operation for Four(04) years.

Eligibility

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

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The applicant should be a student studying in Class 9 onwards.
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The applicant should be enrolled in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), polytechnics, or pursuing undergraduate courses (non-engineering).
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The applicant should be an unemployed youth, including:
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A school dropout (from Class 8 pass onwards);
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An ITI certificate holder;
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A diploma holder;
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A graduate (non-engineering).
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The applicant should be registered with employment exchanges.
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The applicant may belong to the non-formal sector.

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

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Registration:

Step 1: Visit the official ESDM Skill Development portal: https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in.

Step 2: Identify the nearest affiliated Training Partner (TP) through the portal or authorised sources.

Step 3: Approach the Training Partner for counselling and selection of the appropriate NSQF course.

Step 4: Submit required documents and eligibility details to the Training Partner.

Step 5: Provide Aadhaar Number or Aadhaar Enrolment ID and complete Aadhaar authentication / e-KYC (with consent).

Step 6: Fill the application/enrolment form at the Training Partner centre or through the portal.

Step 7: Pay the Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF) to the Training Partner.

Step 8: Submit required undertakings:

Undertaking for the non-availability of a similar Government scheme
Undertaking for willingness for employment/self-employment

Step 9:The Training Partner verifies eligibility and completes enrolment of the applicant.

After Registration:

Step 1: The applicant undergoes training for the prescribed duration as per the selected NSQF course.

Step 2: The applicant maintains the required attendance (minimum 70%) during training.

Step 3: The applicant appears for assessment conducted by the respective Key Implementing Agency (KIA).

Step 4: Upon successful assessment, the applicant receives certification.

Step 5: The Training Partner facilitates placement or supports self-employment opportunities.

Step 6: Placement of the candidate is tracked for a minimum period of 3 months.

Step 7: Financial reimbursement is processed:

First instalment after certification
Second instalment after successful placement

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹5.0K

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