The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has sanctioned projects for skill development in the capital goods sector under the 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- II' (CG Scheme). The Directorate General of Training (DGT) is implementing the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) through a nationwide network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), including Assam, and also the Flexi MoU Scheme and the Dual System of Training (DST).
These projects involve:
- 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.
These Skill Councils are entrusted with developing Qualification Packages (QPs) for skill levels 6 and above, promoting standardized, industry-relevant competencies for upskilling the workforce and local employment across India, including Assam. This information was provided by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma. The visitor counter is at 55 and this was posted on February 10, 2026, at 4:34 PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
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) focused on skill development in the capital goods sector.
Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI): The ministry responsible for implementing the CG Scheme and overseeing skill development projects in the capital goods sector.
Directorate General of Training (DGT): Implementing the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS), Flexi MoU Scheme and the Dual System of Training (DST).
Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS): A scheme implemented by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
New Delhi: Location where several skill development initiatives are being carried out.
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Posted On: 10 FEB 2026 4:34PM by PIB Delhi
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.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa
Varma in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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