Executive Summary:
This document presents the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers' response to questions regarding the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) centers in Andhra Pradesh, as of August 1, 2025. It details the status of the CIPET center in Vijayawada, including funding, training programs, student placement, and industrial impact. It also addresses the possibility of establishing new centers.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **CIPET Center Details:**
* A Centre for Skilling and Technical Support (CSTS) is located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, sanctioned in 2015.
* Offers three long-term courses: Postgraduate Diploma in Plastics Processing Testing, Diploma in Plastics Technology, and Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology.
* Provides short-term skill development training courses and technical support to plastic industries.
* **Funding:**
* The establishment of CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada, had a total project cost of Rs. 40.10 crore, shared equally between the Central and State Governments.
* The Central Government allocated and released a total of Rs. 20.05 crore between 2015-16 and 2019-20.
* All released funds (Rs. 20.05 crore) have been utilized.
* **Future Expansion:**
* There is currently no proposal under consideration to establish new CIPET centers in backward or aspirational districts.
* **Training and Placement:**
* Student training and placement data for CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada, is provided for the past five years (2020-21 to 2024-25) for both long-term programs and employment-linked skill development training programs.
* **Industrial Impact:**
* CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada, has contributed to employment generation through diploma and skill development programs.
* Over the past five years, the center trained 1183 students, with 1125 successfully placed.
* Technical Support Services (TSS) significantly contribute to the advancement of the local plastics industry.
Impact Analysis:
* **Students:**
* Impact: Access to long-term courses and skill development training, leading to improved employment prospects.
* Action Required: Participate in available programs and utilize placement services.
* **Plastic Industries:**
* Impact: Access to skilled workforce and technical support services, fostering innovation and growth.
* Action Required: Engage with CIPET for training and technical assistance to enhance industry capabilities.
* **Central and State Governments:**
* Impact: Responsible for funding and supporting the establishment and operation of CIPET centers.
* Action Required: Continue to monitor the performance and impact of CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology: A network of centers focused on skilling and technical support in the field of petrochemicals engineering and technology.
CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada: A specific CIPET Centre for Skilling and Technical Support located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where CIPET centers are located, and the focus of the parliamentary question.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The Indian government ministry responsible for the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals and oversight of CIPET.
Anupriya Patel: Minister of State in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers who answered the parliamentary question.
Postgraduate Diploma in Plastics Processing Testing: One of the long-term courses offered at CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada.
Diploma in Plastics Technology: One of the long-term courses offered at CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada.
Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology: One of the long-term courses offered at CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS AND PETROCHEMICALS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No - 2178
ANSWERED ON- 01/08/2025
STATUS OF CIPET CENTERS IN ANDHRA PRADESH
2178: SHRI G LAKSHMINARAYANA:
Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:
(a) the number and details of Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology
(CIPET) centres sanctioned in Andhra Pradesh, including their district-wise location, year of
Sanction and operational status;
(b) the total funds allocated, released and utilized for each of these centres since inception,
year-wise and under key expenditure heads;
(c) whether the Government proposes to establish new CIPET centres in backward or
aspirational districts such as Anantapur, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam and if so, the status
thereof;
(d) the number of students trained at each CIPET centre along with the placement outcomes in
Andhra Pradesh annually during the past five years; and
(e) whether any evaluation has been conducted to assess the industrial impact, MSME linkages
and employment generation from these centres and if so, the major findings and follow-up
actions taken thereon?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)
a) CIPET has a Centre for Skilling and Technical Support (CSTS) Centre at Vijayawada in
Andhra Pradesh, which was sanctioned in 2015. Presently, the Centre offers 03 long-term
courses, namely Postgraduate Diploma in Plastics Processing & Testing, Diploma in Plastics
Technology and Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology. The Centre also imparts short-term
Skill Development Training Courses and provides Technical support services to the plastic
industries.
(b) The Department had approved the proposal for establishment of CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada
for a total project cost of Rs. 40.10 crore which was shared between the Centre and the State
Government on 50:50 basis. The details of the total funds allocated, released by the Central
Government and utilized for CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada is as under:Sl. Financial Funds allocated and released by the Govt. of India for the
No. Year establishment of CIPET : CSTS vijayawada
1 2015-16 6.17
2 2016-17 7.00
3 2017-18 1.04
4 2018-19 2.86
5 2019-20 2.98
TOTAL 20.05
All the funds (i.e. Rs. 20.05 crore) released by the Central Government have been utilized.
(c) No, Sir. Currently, no such proposal is under consideration.
(d) The number of students trained at CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada, along with placement
outcomes during the past five years, is as follows:
Years Long-Term Programmes (PGD- Employment-linked Skill
PPT, DPMT and DPT) Development Training
Programmes
No. of students No. of students No. of No. of
trained got placement candidates candidates
(including Trained Placed
higher studies)
2020-21 11 11 40 33
2021-22 143 121 82 73
2022-23 139 137 130 124
2023-24 83 81 390 385
2024-25 55 50 110 110
(e) CIPET: CSTS, Vijayawada has contributed to employment generation by offering diploma
and skill development training programs tailored to industry needs. Over the past five years,
the centre has trained 1183 students, with 1125 achieving successful placement. Additionally,
CIPET’s Technical Support Services (TSS) continue to significantly contribute to the
advancement of the local plastics industry, fostering innovation and industrial growth.
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