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"In-Plant Training" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme

"In-Plant Training" was introduced to create employment opportunities and motivate entrepreneurship among the educated unemployed youth. The trainees acquire the skill by observing, assisting and learning the job on their own in the plant itself, making them acquire better skills in the trade.

State Composite

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Skills & Employment

Sub-categories: Training and Skill Up-gradation, Voctional education, Placement assistance, Academic qualification Up-Gradation

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Training, Skill, Stipend, Youth, Unemployed

Details

The "In-Plant Training" component of the "Development of Industries" scheme by the District Industries Centre, Department of Industries and Commerce, UT of Puducherry was introduced to create employment opportunities and motivate entrepreneurship among the educated unemployed youth. Through this scheme, training is imparted to the educated unemployed youth at various industrial establishments in a real-time environment. The trainees acquire the skill by observing, assisting and learning the job on their own in the plant itself. The training makes them acquire better skills in the trade to start either their self-ventures or to get employment in established industries. The training is imparted for one year with a monthly stipend at rates based on educational qualification.

Benefits

  • Stipend
  • Higher Secondary / ITI and below: ₹1,500/-
  • Any Graduate or 3 years Diploma in Engg. Or equivalent: ₹2,500/-
  • Degree in Engineering or Post Graduate in Arts & Science or equivalent: ₹3,000/-. Trainees having postgraduate qualification in a trade which requires under graduation as minimum qualification will be paid ₹3,000/- per month. During the period of training, the trainees may waste some of the raw materials for which an amount of ₹300/- per trainee per month is paid to the industrial units which impart training as compensation for wastage. Stipend payable will be based on the minimum educational qualification fixed for the trade concerned i.e. stipend will be the same for any notified trade irrespective of the trainee possessing higher qualification. Indicative List of Trades under In-Plant Training: Computer Application, Electrician, Electronics, Composing & Printing, Machinist, Auto Mechanic, A/C Refrigeration, Lab Technician. Commencement of Training: In July. Period of Training: One year

Stipend

  • Higher Secondary / ITI and below: ₹ 1,500/-.
  • Any Graduate or 3 years Diploma in Engg. Or equivalent: ₹ 2,500/-.
  • Degree in Engineering or Post Graduate in Arts & Science or equivalent: ₹ 3,000/-.
  • Trainees having postgraduate qualification in a trade which requires under graduation as minimum qualification will be paid ₹ 3,000/- per month.
  • During the period of training, the trainees may waste some of the raw materials for which an amount of ₹ 300/- per trainee per month is paid to the industrial units which impart training as compensation for wastage.
  • Stipend payable will be based on the minimum educational qualification fixed for the trade concerned i.e. stipend will be the same for any notified trade irrespective of the trainee possessing higher qualification.

Indicative List of Trades under In-Plant Training: Computer Application, Electrician, Electronics, Composing & Printing, Machinist, Auto Mechanic, A/C Refrigeration, Lab Technician.
Commencement of Training: In July.
Period of Training: One year.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be between 18 and 35 years of age.
  • The applicant should be unemployed.
  • The applicant should have passed Class 10th (SSLC).
  • The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry (or) a continuous resident of the area for the past three years.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the General Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009, 2248391, 2249392, 2248987, dic_pdy@bsnl.in), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.
Time of Submission of Application: Month of January (Advertisement will be floated in local dailies during December).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Is there any compensation provided to the industrial units imparting training under the scheme?
Yes, industrial units receive ₹300 per trainee per month as compensation for raw material wastage during the training period.
How is the stipend amount calculated for trainees with different educational qualifications?
Stipend amounts are fixed based on the minimum educational qualification required for the specific trade.
Are there any specific sectors or industries targeted under the In-Plant Training scheme?
The scheme covers a diverse range of trades, including Computer Application, Electrician, Electronics, and more.
Is there a specific age range for applicants to be eligible for the In-Plant Training scheme?
Yes, applicants should be between 18 and 35 years of age.
Can a postgraduate applicant in a trade requiring undergraduate qualifications receive training under this scheme?
Yes, such applicants are eligible and will receive a stipend of ₹3,000 per month.
How is the stipend determined if a trainee possesses higher qualifications than the minimum required?
Stipend is based on the minimum educational qualification fixed for the trade, irrespective of the trainee's higher qualifications.
Could you list some of the trades covered under the In-Plant Training scheme?
Trades include Computer Application, Electrician, Electronics, Composing & Printing, Machinist, Auto Mechanic, A/C Refrigeration, and Lab Technician.
What is the eligibility criterion for applicants seeking the In-Plant Training scheme?
Applicants should be aged between 18 and 35, unemployed, and have passed Class 10th (SSLC) while being a native of Puducherry or a continuous resident for the past three years.
When does the In-Plant Training usually commence?
The training begins in the month of July.
How is compensation handled for raw material wastage during the training period?
An amount of ₹300 per trainee per month is paid to industrial units to compensate for any raw material wastage.
Can you provide details about the stipend rates for different educational qualifications?
Stipends range from ₹1,500 for Higher Secondary/ITI to ₹3,000 for Post Graduates in relevant trades.
What is the duration of the training, and how is the stipend determined?
The training spans one year, and the monthly stipend varies based on the educational qualifications of the trainee.

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