Scheme for Financial Assistance to select States/UTs for Skill Development in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector

1. Assistance of 75% of the course fee for students. 25% of the course fee is to be paid by the student.
2. Assistance of 100% of the course fee for students belonging to SC/ST, Economically weaker sections (criteria based). 40% seats would be reserved for the students belonging to these categories.
3. Assistance to be provided only after a candidate clears a certification exam NIELIT or SSCs or a certifying body recognised by SSCs
4. Assistance for Overhead and Placement @ 10% of Skilling Assistance to the Implementing Agency
5. Assistance for 100% Registration-cum-Certification fee (including Examination fee for theory, Practical and Project Evaluation) per candidate who appears in the exams (for the first time) to be reimbursed to NIELIT/SSC recognised agency.

> Physical and Financial details:

> • The scheme is targeted to cover approx. 90,000 candidates.

> Skill-wise targets (based on NSDC report) and financial projections:

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Lower Level SkillsLower Level SkillsMiddle Level SkillsHigher Level SkillsLevelUn-Skilled (L1-L2)Semi-Skilled (L3)Supervisor (L4)Master Technician Trainer (L5)EquivalenceIX-X std.ITIDiplomaPost- Diploma, Entry AtVIII1010Diploma, B.Sc.Course duration(to be fixed by NIELIT/SSC in line with NVEQF/NSQF)3 Months (~200-250 hrs)*6 month (~350 hrs.)*6 month (~350 hrs.)*6 month (~400 hrs.)The number of hours is indicative as per the requirements indicated in NVEQFTarget (No. of Candidates)22,50022,50031,50013,50090,000 CandidatesTarget Per State/UT3,7503,7505,2502,25015,000 CandidatesFinancial details of the scheme are as follows:**

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S.No.Course at Level L1, L2L3L4L51Level-wise Course fee per candidate (Max.)₹ 5,000/-₹ 10,000/-₹ 12,000/-₹ 15,000/-2Level-wise Registration cum-certification cost (including Examination fee for theory, Practical and Project Evaluation) per candidate (all inclusive, one-time assistance)₹ 500/-₹ 1,000/-₹ 1,500/-₹ 2,000/-<br>

> Duration: The Scheme would be in operation for Four(04) years.

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1. The applicant should be a student studying in Class 9 onwards.
2. The applicant should be enrolled in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), polytechnics, or pursuing undergraduate courses (non-engineering).
3. The applicant should be an unemployed youth, including:

• A school dropout (from Class 8 pass onwards);
• An ITI certificate holder;
• A diploma holder;
• A graduate (non-engineering).

1. The applicant should be registered with employment exchanges.
2. The applicant may belong to the non-formal sector.

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> Registration:

Step 1: Visit the official ESDM Skill Development portal: https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in.

Step 2: Identify the nearest affiliated Training Partner (TP) through the portal or authorised sources.

Step 3: Approach the Training Partner for counselling and selection of the appropriate NSQF course.

Step 4: Submit required documents and eligibility details to the Training Partner.

Step 5: Provide Aadhaar Number or Aadhaar Enrolment ID and complete Aadhaar authentication / e-KYC (with consent).

Step 6: Fill the application/enrolment form at the Training Partner centre or through the portal.

Step 7: Pay the Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF) to the Training Partner.

Step 8: Submit required undertakings:

• Undertaking for the non-availability of a similar Government scheme
• Undertaking for willingness for employment/self-employment

Step 9:The Training Partner verifies eligibility and completes enrolment of the applicant.

> After Registration:

Step 1: The applicant undergoes training for the prescribed duration as per the selected NSQF course.

Step 2: The applicant maintains the required attendance (minimum 70%) during training.

Step 3: The applicant appears for assessment conducted by the respective Key Implementing Agency (KIA).

Step 4: Upon successful assessment, the applicant receives certification.

Step 5: The Training Partner facilitates placement or supports self-employment opportunities.

Step 6: Placement of the candidate is tracked for a minimum period of 3 months.

Step 7: Financial reimbursement is processed:

• First instalment after certification
• Second instalment after successful placement

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