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

Description
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.

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Benefits
• 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.
• Financial details of the scheme are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student studying in Class 9 onwards.
2. The applicant should be enrolled in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), polytechnics, or pursuing undergraduate courses (non-engineering).
3. The applicant should be an unemployed youth, including:
4. - A school dropout (from Class 8 pass onwards);
5. - An ITI certificate holder;
6. - A diploma holder;
7. - A graduate (non-engineering).
8. The applicant should be registered with employment exchanges.
9. The applicant may belong to the non-formal sector.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the official ESDM Skill Development portal: https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in.
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Step 1: Visit the official ESDM Skill Development portal: https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 8: Step 8: Submit required undertakings:
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Undertaking for the non-availability of a similar Government scheme
Undertaking for willingness for employment/self-employment

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

Step 10: Step 1: The applicant undergoes training for the prescribed duration as per the selected NSQF course.
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Step 1: The applicant undergoes training for the prescribed duration as per the selected NSQF course.

Step 11: Step 2: The applicant maintains the required attendance (minimum 70%) during training.
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Step 2: The applicant maintains the required attendance (minimum 70%) during training.

Step 12: Step 3: The applicant appears for assessment conducted by the respective Key Implementing Agency (KIA).
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Step 3: The applicant appears for assessment conducted by the respective Key Implementing Agency (KIA).

Step 13: Step 4: Upon successful assessment, the applicant receives certification.
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Step 4: Upon successful assessment, the applicant receives certification.

Step 14: Step 5: The Training Partner facilitates placement or supports self-employment opportunities.
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Step 5: The Training Partner facilitates placement or supports self-employment opportunities.

Step 15: Step 6: Placement of the candidate is tracked for a minimum period of 3 months.
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Step 6: Placement of the candidate is tracked for a minimum period of 3 months.

Step 16: Step 7: Financial reimbursement is processed:
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First instalment after certification
Second instalment after successful placement

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card / Aadhaar Enrolment ID
• Identity Proof (Any One): Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License / NPR Card
• Two Identity Proofs (Only For Candidates From Assam And Meghalaya)
• EWS Certificate (If Applicable)
• Educational Qualification Certificates (As Per Eligibility Criteria)
• Undertaking For Non-Availing Benefit Under Similar Government Scheme
• Undertaking For Willingness For Employment / Self-Employment
• Bank Account Details
• Passport Size Photograph

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to enhance skill development capacity in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector and provide industry-relevant training to students and unemployed youth.
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Q: Who can apply under this scheme?
A: Students studying from Class 9 onwards and unemployed youth, including school dropouts, ITI certificate holders, diploma holders, and non-engineering graduates, can apply.
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Q: Is there any financial assistance provided for course fees?
A: Yes, 75% of the course fee is provided as assistance, and the remaining 25% is to be paid by the student.
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Q: Are there any benefits for SC/ST or Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)?
A: Yes, 100% of the course fee is provided for SC/ST and EWS candidates, subject to eligibility criteria.
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Q: Is there any reservation under the scheme?
A: Yes, 40% of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ST/EWS categories.
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Q: When is the financial assistance provided?
A: Financial assistance is provided only after the candidate successfully clears the certification examination.
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Q: Which certification bodies are recognized under the scheme?
A: Certification is conducted by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), or bodies recognised by SSCs.
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Q: Are examination fees covered under the scheme?
A: Yes, 100% of the registration-cum-certification fee, including examination fees (theory, practical, and project evaluation), is reimbursed for candidates appearing for the first time.
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Q: Is registration with an employment exchange mandatory?
A: Yes, unemployed youth applying under the scheme should be registered with employment exchanges.
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Q: What type of training is provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides skill development training in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector through recognized institutions and training partners.
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