New Delhi, December 14 (IANS). Under the ‘STRIVE Initiative’ (The Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement) of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the participation of women in vocational training has increased from 12 percent in 2017-18 to 20 percent in 2022-23.
According to Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, the initiative aims to strengthen the ecosystem of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country. Tiwari said, “Under STRIVE, financial assistance has been provided to increase the capacity of ITIs in various states and union territories.
He said the initiative has achieved more than 92 per cent utilization rate of the funds allocated to the implementing agencies.
STRIVE has contributed to improving the ITI system. “This initiative has improved the vocational training infrastructure and addressed critical gaps, leading to better outcomes for students and stakeholders.”
The event was attended by representatives of the World Bank and officials of partner state governments.
The STRIVE project supported by the World Bank has achieved excellent performance in seven years. By promoting industry partnerships, the project aims to increase training opportunities and collaboration across sectors.
Capacity building program for ITI trainers has been introduced to improve teaching methods as well as learning outcomes.
The initiative also recorded a 35 percent compliance rate in tracking on-the-job training (OJT). Further, 15 states successfully reduced the vacancies of trainers and nine states developed career progression policies for trainers guided by a model policy prepared by the Directorate General of Training (DGT).
“STRIVE has identified several areas for the future. The recent budget announcement for its revival through a hub-and-spoke model is a step in the right direction,” Tiwari said.
According to the ministry, the STRIVE initiative has played an important role in strengthening India’s vocational training ecosystem.
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