The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has granted approval for starting Dual System of Training (DST) in Bokaro Pvt ITI, an institute established under the aegis of CSR of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSl).
The approval has been granted for the trades of Welder, Fitter and Electrician, BSl PR official informed. “With this, BSl has earned the distinction of becoming the first in the state of Jharkhand to get the Dual System of Training implemented through Bokaro Pvt ITI,” he added.
The copy of approval was handed over by Bokaro Steel CEO Anutosh Maitra to GM (HRD, Education and CSR) B Mukhopadhyay in the presence of DGM (HRD) & Secretary, Bokaro Ispat Educational Trust Hari Mohan Jha, DGM (HRD) Sudhir Kumar and AGM (CSR) M Agrawal, said the officfial.
Bokaro Steel Plant as an Industry Partner entered into an MoU with Bokaro Pvt ITI on 30th September to start Dual System of Training. Subsequently, application for approval was made to Secretary, National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), Government of India.
Approval was later granted by the Director of Training, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Sandhya Salwan, said the PR official.
As per the scheme, 100 unemployed youth will be inducted in Bokaro Pvt ITI where they will be taught theory portion & foundation of practical.
The hands-on practical training will be imparted in Bokaro Steel Plant. The duration of practical training will be 5 months for one year course (Welder) and 9 months for 2 year course (Fitter and Electrician).
During the practical training, the trainees will be paid a stipend as applicable for Apprentices. The stipend is 70 percent of minimum wages for semi-skilled worker notified by the respective State Government or Union Territory.
For the state of Jharkhand, the minimum wage is Rs 8280 per month and the stipend is Rs 5796 per month. Employers would also be eligible for financial benefits under the National Apprentice Promotion Scheme (NAPS). Under NAPS, 25 percent of the stipend subject to maximum Rs 1500 per month will be reimbursed by Government of India. After successful completion of training, National Trade Certificate (NTC) mentioning Dual Model shall be awarded to the trainees which will make them more employable.
The dual system of training offers a win-win situation to all concerned. While the students enrolling for the course will get good industry exposure, financial assistance in the form of stipend and enhanced employability prospects, the industry partner will benefit by way of availability of trained manpower. As the trainees of DST will be registered under the apprenticeship portal, it will also facilitate industries in complying with the Government regulation mandating engagement of 2.5 to 10% of total work force including contractual workers as apprentices.
Notably, Dual System of Training in Government and Private ITIs was initially introduced as an option by the Government of India in the year 2012 on the pattern of a similar system followed in Germany and Switzerland. However it could not take off. Skill Development being a thrust area, the Government held meetings with all stake holders and incorporated changes in DST to make it beneficial for all – Trainees, ITIs and Industries. After the meeting on 6th June 2016 with the representatives of State Directorates, Government ITI Associations, Private ITI Associations and Industries and subsequent discussion on 10th June 2016 at MSDE, New Delhi with all State Directors, it was decided to start ‘Dual System of Training’ with effect from August 2016 session in it is, said the official.
“DST is being offered for ten trades-viz- Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Electronics Mechanic, Welder, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Cosmetology and Tool & Die Maker (Dies & Moulds),” he added.