CRAFTSMAN TRAINING SCHEME

CRAFTSMAN TRAINING SCHEME

Subject: Government Schemes

Context: The Directorate General of Training (DGT) announced results of the All India Trade Test (AITT) held in December 2020, for Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) Academic session 2020-2021.

Concept:

• The Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) was introduced by the Government of India in year 1950 by establishing about 50 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for imparting skills in various vocational trades
• It is implemented by the Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
• It’s objective is to ensure a steady flow of skilled workers in different trades for the domestic industry.

Vocational Training

• Vocational Training is a concurrent subject of both Central and State Governments.
• The development of training schemes at National level, evolution of policy, laying of training standards, norms, conducting of examinations, certification, etc. are the responsibilities of the Central Government, whereas the implementation of the training schemes largely rests with the State Govts./UT Administrators.