Parliament Question: Implementation of Samarth Scheme in Andhra Pradesh

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TEXTILES RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3358 ANSWERED ON- 20/03/2026 IMPLEMENTATION OF SAMARTH SCHEME IN ANDHRA PRADESH

3358. SHRI SANA SATHISH BABU:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:

(a) the funds allocated, released and utilised under Samarth scheme for Implementing Partners (IPs) located in Andhra Pradesh during last five years, year-wise;

(b) the number of candidates trained, assessed, certified and placed (with placement per cent and average monthly wage post-placement) by IPs located in Andhra Pradesh, course-wise, district-wise;

(c) the number of training centres/Implementing Partners approved in Andhra Pradesh with details of segments covered; and

(d) the measurable impact on employment generation and capacity building in Andhra Pradesh? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a) to (d): Samarth is a demand-driven, placement-oriented skilling program aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). Central Sector Scheme is designed to incentive and support industry efforts in generating employment opportunities across the organized textile and related sectors. The scheme covers the entire textile value chain, excluding Spinning and Weaving. A total of 12 implementing partners (IP’s) has been implementing the scheme with 37 active training centers in state of Andhra Pradesh. The scheme is implemented across India and does not provide state-specific fund allocation.

As on 10 March 2026, a total of 14,080 beneficiaries has been trained, assessed, and certified. Out of these, 11,553 candidates have secured employment, reflecting a placement rate of approximately 82%. District wise & course wise number of beneficiaries who have been trained (pass) and placed under Samarth scheme belong to Andhra Pradesh is given in Annexure I.Annexure I S. No. District Course Trained (Pass) Placed Placed % 1 Anantapur Silk Wet Processing Manufacturer 173 145 84% Sewing Machine Operator 4419 3615 82% Handloom Hand Dyer 15 15 100% 2 Chittoor Silk Handloom Weaver 298 298 100% Designer (Woodware Products) 49 49 100% Sewing Machine Operator 1137 1091 96% 3 East Godavari Sewing Machine Operator 169 135 80% 4 Guntur Sewing Machine Operator 392 303 77% 5 Krishna Sewing Machine Operator 16 0 0% Handloom Weaver (Frame Loom) 1601 973 61% 6 Kurnool Sewing Machine Operator 1627 1343 83% Silk Handloom Weaver 72 72 100% 7 Spsr Nellore Sewing Machine Operator 401 367 92% Engraving/Carving/Etching Assistant 169 168 99% 8 Srikakulam Sewing Machine Operator 509 467 92% 9 Visakhapatanam Sewing Machine Operator 603 438 73% 10 Vizianagaram Traditional Hand Embroiderer 89 77 87% Sewing Machine Operator 1450 1249 86% 11 West Godavari Hand Crochet Lace Maker 446 446 100% Sewing Machine Operator 30 24 80% 12 Y.S.R. Sewing Machine Operator 172 35 20% Silk Handloom Weaver 243 243 100% Total 14,080 11,553 82% ****