A total of 100 Industry Clusters planned for implementation of Industry Apprenticeship Initiative (IAI) Scheme in our Country. Industry Clusters shortlisted by States and selected at the national level on the basis of proposals submitted by Industry Clusters.
A maximum allocation of INR.1 crore is available per Industry Cluster (IC) for project duration of 3 years. Funds may be utilized towards activities including, but not limited to cost of establishing and running an apprenticeship cell in the cluster, development of curricula, hiring of trainers, training of trainers, awareness raising, etc.
AIEMA Industry Cluster was selected for Industry Apprenticeship Initiative (IAI) grants on Phase 1 Pilot basis in our State and released an amount of Rs.40 lakh to AIEMA through our Government. Coimbatore District Small Scale Industries Association (CODISSIA) Industry Cluster is also selected for Industry Apprenticeship Initiative (IAI) under extension of pilot basis in our State and released an amount of Rs.40 lakh to AIEMA through our Government
Apprenticeship Training (ATS) is implemented in 111 designated trades in Tamilnadu State through 26 District Skill Training Offices located at district head quarters of all districts. All India Trade Test under this Scheme is conducted during April and October every year. After completion of prescribed training period and passing of trade test, apprentices are issued National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC). In our State Apprenticeship Training Scheme is being implemented in 2414 Industrial Establishments which includes 1773 Private and 641 State Government Establishments. Also, 105 Central Government Establishments imparting ATS in our State.
The Government of India has launched Apprentice Protsahan Yojana scheme on 16.10.14. Under this scheme 50% of stipend payable to maximum two apprentices per MSME will be borne by Central Government.
Technical Inspection of Private ITIs, Inspection of training at the Training Providers under Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation to be done by District Skill Training Office - Assistant Directors