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Vocational Training in Tribal Areas

The scheme will be implemented for the benefit of the Scheduled Tribes as well as PTGs and can be taken up anywhere in the country but priority will be given to remote tribal areas, areas inhabited by particularly vulnerable tribes, and areas affected by extremist activities.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Tribal Affairs
Level
Central
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Vocational Training in Tribal Areas?

The scheme will be implemented for the benefit of the Scheduled Tribes as well as PTGs and can be taken up anywhere in the country but priority will be given to remote tribal areas, areas inhabited by particularly vulnerable tribes, and areas affected by extremist activities.

Benefit
1. Under the scheme, grants will be available for organizing vocational training in recognized institutes or in Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) subject to terms and conditions revised from time to time of the scheme. 1. The training for trades including modern trades having employment potential in the tribal region will be provided. 1. Under this scheme, the fund will be provided in two ways: (i) By setting up and running VTCs mainly in remote areas/rural areas deficient in facilities, (ii) By supporting vocational training for ST as also PTG candidates in already existing institutions in townships/districts, etc. like ITIs, Polytechnics, computer training centers, and other private recognized institutions. 1. Each tribal boy/girl will be trained in one trade of his/her choice and given practical experience as per the syllabus prescribed by the institute. 1. After completion of the training, a certificate/diploma will be provided by the institute to the successful trainees. > **Admissible Financial Norms:** The non-recurring and recurring grant-in-aid will be admissible in accordance with financial norms given as under: **Recurring:-** (a) ₹30,000/- per annum per trainee includes:- 1. Stipend to trainee @ ₹700/- per month. 1. ₹1600/- per trainee per annum for procurement of tools, raw materials, etc. 1. Monthly honorarium to faculty/supporting staff etc. 1. Boarding/lodging of trainees, electricity and water charges, etc. (b) In the case of a rented building, annual rent w
Level
Central
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Tribal Affairs
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
**The agencies eligible for such grants are:** 1. State Governments and UT Administrations; 1. Institutions or Organisations set up by the Government as autonomous bodies, either under a statute or as a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, of 1860; 1. Educational and other instit
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

1. Under the scheme, grants will be available for organizing vocational training in recognized institutes or in Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) subject to terms and conditions revised from time to time of the scheme. 1. The training for trades including modern trades having employment potential in the tribal region will be provided. 1. Under this scheme, the fund will be provided in two ways: (i) By setting up and running VTCs mainly in remote areas/rural areas deficient in facilities, (ii) By supporting vocational training for ST as also PTG candidates in already existing institutions in townships/districts, etc. like ITIs, Polytechnics, computer training centers, and other private recognized institutions. 1. Each tribal boy/girl will be trained in one trade of his/her choice and given practical experience as per the syllabus prescribed by the institute. 1. After completion of the training, a certificate/diploma will be provided by the institute to the successful trainees. > **Admissible Financial Norms:** The non-recurring and recurring grant-in-aid will be admissible in accordance with financial norms given as under: **Recurring:-** (a) ₹30,000/- per annum per trainee includes:- 1. Stipend to trainee @ ₹700/- per month. 1. ₹1600/- per trainee per annum for procurement of tools, raw materials, etc. 1. Monthly honorarium to faculty/supporting staff etc. 1. Boarding/lodging of trainees, electricity and water charges, etc. (b) In the case of a rented building, annual rent w

Eligibility

**The agencies eligible for such grants are:** 1. State Governments and UT Administrations; 1. Institutions or Organisations set up by the Government as autonomous bodies, either under a statute or as a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, of 1860; 1. Educational and other institArea: IndiaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 01: State/UT Governments and State-owned autonomous institutions shall apply in prescribed application Format-I , whereas VOs/NGOs/private institutions shall apply in Format-II . Step 02: The State/UT Government/State-owned institutions shall apply directly to the Ministry, whereas application of VOs/NGOs/private institutions shall be routed through the “State Level Committee for Voluntary Efforts” as constituted under the scheme of Grant-in-aid to Voluntary Organizations. Step 03: Applications of the State/UT Government/State-owned institutions and the VOs/NGOs/Private institutions for the next financial year, must reach to this Ministry as per the prescribed channel by January-February of the preceding financial year. Note 01: VOs/NGOs/Private institutions should submit their applications by December of every year for the next financial year, to the State/UT Governments to enable them to place it before the State Committee in time. Note 02: State Government/UT Administrations, while forwarding the recommendations of the State Committee for the proposals of VOs/NGOs/Private institutions, shall ensure submission of the following documents as per the given Check List and Time Schedule.

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