**Executive Summary**
This document provides the response of the Minister of State for Heavy Industries to questions raised in Lok Sabha regarding initiatives to support industrial skill development, particularly in the heavy industries sector. The response outlines the implementation of various schemes by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), including the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) and the 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- II' (CG Scheme). The answer was provided on February 10, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Skill Development Initiatives:**
* The Directorate General of Training (DGT) is implementing the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) to skill youth across India through a network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), including Assam.
* DGT also implements the Flexi MoU Scheme and the Dual System of Training (DST) to provide trainees with industrial training, industry linkages, and familiarize them with modern technologies.
* **'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- II' (CG Scheme):**
* The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is implementing this scheme.
* MHI has sanctioned projects for skill development in the capital goods sector.
* Projects include:
* Development of 23 Qualification Packs by Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), New Delhi, for the automotive sector.
* Development of 23 Qualification Packs by Capital Goods Skill Council, New Delhi, for the Capital Goods sector.
* Development of 12 Qualification Packs by Instrumentation Automation Surveillance and Communication (IASC) Sector Skill Council, New Delhi, for the Capital Goods Sector.
* **Skill Council Responsibilities:**
* Skill Councils are tasked with developing Qualification packages (QPs) for skill levels 6 and above.
* The aim is to create standardized, industry-relevant skill competencies for upskilling the workforce and promoting local employment, including in Assam.
* **Data on Trained Individuals:**
* MHI does not maintain data on the number of people trained under centrally sponsored programs linked to the heavy industries sector.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)**
* **Impact:** MSDE is responsible for the overall direction of skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives across the country.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS), the Flexi MoU Scheme, and the Dual System of Training (DST) to ensure they meet the skill development needs of the youth.
**Directorate General of Training (DGT)**
* **Impact:** DGT is the primary implementing body for various training schemes aimed at skilling the youth across the country.
* **Action Required:** Ensure the effective implementation of the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS), the Flexi MoU Scheme, and the Dual System of Training (DST) and to provide trainees with an industrial training environment, strengthen industry linkages, and familiarize them with the latest technologies and industry practices.
**Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI)**
* **Impact:** MHI is responsible for enhancing the competitiveness of the Indian Capital Goods Sector through skill development projects.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementing the 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- II' (CG Scheme) and ensure the sanctioned skill development projects for the capital goods sector are effectively executed.
**Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), Capital Goods Skill Council, Instrumentation Automation Surveillance and Communication (IASC) Sector Skill Council**
* **Impact:** These councils are responsible for development of qualification packs (QP) for the relevant sectors.
* **Action Required:** Development of Qualification packages (QPs) for skill levels 6 and above creating standardized, industry-relevant skill competencies that can be deployed for upskilling workforce thereby promoting local employment across India including Assam.
**Youth Across the Country Including Assam**
* **Impact:** They will receive skill training through various schemes, improving their employability.
* **Action Required:** To actively participate in the training programs offered by ITIs and other training centers, and to acquire industry-relevant skills for better employment opportunities.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI): The ministry responsible for implementing the 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- II' (CG Scheme) and answering questions about its initiatives.
Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS): A scheme implemented by Directorate General of Training (DGT) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to skill youth across the country.
Scheme for 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- II' (CG Scheme): A pan-India demand-driven scheme implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) focusing on skill development in the capital goods sector.
Assam: A state where the government has launched an initiative to support industrial skill development for youth.
Directorate General of Training (DGT): Implementing agency for the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS), Flexi MoU Scheme, and the Dual System of Training (DST).
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1662
ANSWERED ON 10.02.2026
TRAINING LINKED TO HEAVY INDUSTRIES SECTOR
1662. MD. RAKIBUL HUSSAIN:
Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has launched any initiative to support industrial skill development for
youth in Assam, if so, the details thereof;
(b) the number of people trained under centrally sponsored programmes linked to the heavy industries
sector;
(c) whether any industry–skill linkage centres have been established, if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to promote local employment through such training initiatives?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES
(SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
(a), (c) & (d): As per the information received from Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Directorate General of Training (DGT) is implementing the Craftsmen
Training Scheme (CTS) through a nationwide network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to skill
youth across the country, including Assam. DGT is also implementing the Flexi MoU Scheme and
the Dual System of Training (DST) to provide trainees with an industrial training environment,
strengthen industry linkages, and familiarize them with the latest technologies and industry practices.
Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is implementing the Scheme for 'Enhancement of
Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- II' (CG Scheme) which is a pan India demand
driven Scheme. MHI has sanctioned the following projects for skill development in the capital goods
sector:
i. Development of 23 Qualification Packs by Automotive Skills Development Council
(ASDC), New Delhi for the automotive sector;
ii. Development of 23 Qualification Packs by Capital Goods Skill Council, New Delhi for the
Capital Goods sector;
iii. Development of 12 Qualification Packs by Instrumentation Automation Surveillance and
Communication (IASC) Sector Skill Council, New Delhi for the Capital Goods Sector.
These Skill Councils have been entrusted with the task for development of Qualification
packages (QPs) for skill levels 6 and above thus creating standardized, industry-relevant skill
competencies that can be deployed for upskilling workforce thereby promoting local employment
across India including Assam.
(b): As far as MHI is concerned, no such data is maintained.
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