Craftsmen Training was under the control of Government of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment till 1.11.1956. The administration of Craftsmen Training was transferred to Government of Tamil Nadu on 1.11.1956 A.N. In Tamil Nadu, Craftsmen Training was under the control of Director of Industries and Commerce till 1963. Since the time of its inception, this Department is playing a vital role in the field of Vocational Training and in shaping the craftsmen to meet the existing as well as future manpower requirement through vast network of ITIs in the State. To ensure a steady flow of skilled manpower and to reduce the unemployment problem among the educated youth, this Department is implementing various skill training programmes.