Scheme for ‘Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India’

Description
The scheme "Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India" has been implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It aims to provide skill development training to 3,28,000 candidates in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing ESDM sector. Through this scheme, financial assistance for training 75% for General category and 100% for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Economically Weaker Section candidates and 100% reimbursement of certification fees are provided to students, unemployed youth, and school dropouts. The scheme is implemented by Key Implementing Agencies, including National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India, and Telecom Sector Skill Council. Objectives: - To provide financial assistance for skill development in the ESDM sector across all States and Union Territories. - To facilitate skill development of students and unemployed youth through National Skills Qualifications Framework-compliant courses from Level 1 to Level 5. - To increase the availability of skilled manpower for the electronics industry to support the Digital India initiative.

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Benefits
• 1. Financial Assistance for Course Fee:
• General Category:
• Reserved Category (SC/ST/EWS):
• 2. Course Fee Structure (Upper Ceiling):
• Base Cost:
• 3. Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF)
• Range: ₹762/- to ₹1,905/- (depending on level)
• Paid upfront by the candidate
• Refund (one time only) after successful certification:
• 4. Reimbursement Structure
• 80% on successful certification
• 20% on successful placement
• 5. Placement-Linked Benefit
• Minimum 70% placement required for full reimbursement
• Placement tracking is mandatory for 3 months

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be studying in Class 9 or Class 10 onwards; or the applicant should be a school dropout from 8th pass onwards; or the applicant should be an ITI certificate holder, a diploma holder, an undergraduate, a graduate, or registered in employment exchanges.
2. The applicant should be eligible to enrol in any of the 5 NSQF levels (Level 1 to Level 5), subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of the respective course.
3. The applicant should have a valid Aadhaar Number, or an Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID) may also be considered.
4. The applicant should provide consent for Aadhaar authentication or the e-KYC process.
5. The applicant should not have been a beneficiary of any Government of India-aided skilling course in the ESDM field, sponsored by the Central or State Government.
6. The applicant should submit an undertaking declaring non-availment of any such scheme at the time of enrolment.
7. The applicant should have attained a minimum age of 17 years at the time of registration/enrolment.
8. The applicant should be willing to get employed or self-employed and submit an undertaking to this effect at the time of enrolment.
9. The applicant should undergo training for the prescribed duration and appear for an assessment conducted by the respective Key Implementing Agency (KIA).
10. The applicant should maintain at least 70% attendance to be eligible to appear for the assessment.
11. The applicant can avail the benefit under the scheme only once; however, for manufacturing job roles, the applicant may be allowed to undergo two courses at successive NSQF levels.
12. > **Reservation / Preference:**
13. - 60% seats: General Category
14. - 40% seats: Reserved Categories
15. - SC: 15%
16. - ST: 7.5%
17. - EWS: 17.5%
18. - EWS Criteria:
19. - The applicant’s family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- annually.
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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 create a skilled workforce in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector by providing training, certification, and placement-linked support.
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Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Candidates studying in Class 9 or above, school dropouts (8th pass onwards), ITI certificate holders, diploma holders, undergraduates, graduates, and individuals registered with employment exchanges can apply, subject to course eligibility.
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Q: What is the minimum age required to apply?
A: The applicant should be at least 17 years old at the time of enrolment.
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Q: Is Aadhaar mandatory for enrolment?
A: Yes, the applicant should have a valid Aadhaar Number or Aadhaar Enrolment ID and must provide consent for Aadhaar authentication or e-KYC.
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Q: What kind of training is provided under the scheme?
A: Training is provided in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector across NSQF Level 1 to Level 5 courses in both manufacturing and service domains.
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Q: Is there any fee for the training?
A: Yes, candidates need to pay a Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF). Course fee is subsidised:

- 75% reimbursed for the General category
- 100% reimbursed for SC/ST/EWS candidates (subject to conditions)

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Q: Will the fee be refunded?
A: Yes, the RCCF and course fee (as applicable) are reimbursed after successful certification and placement, as per scheme norms.
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Q: Is placement guaranteed under the scheme?
A: The scheme is placement-linked and Training Partners are required to facilitate placement. A minimum of 70% placement is targeted for full reimbursement.
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Q: Can a candidate apply more than once?
A: No, a candidate can avail the benefit only once. However, for manufacturing job roles, progression to a higher NSQF level may be allowed.
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Q: Are there any attendance requirements?
A: Yes, the candidate should maintain at least 70% attendance to be eligible for assessment.
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Q: Is there any reservation under the scheme?
A: Yes, 40% of seats are reserved for SC, ST, and EWS categories, with specific percentage allocations for each category.
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Q: What is the income limit for EWS category?
A: The applicant’s family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum to be eligible under the EWS category.
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Q: How is the financial assistance disbursed?
A: Financial assistance is disbursed in two stages:

- After certification
- After placement

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Q: Where can a candidate apply for the scheme?
A: Candidates can apply through the official portal or by approaching affiliated Training Partners under the scheme.
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