Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower: Scheme of Financial Assistance for Setting-up of Specialized Skill Development Centers at Industry
The "Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy aims to bridge the industry’s skill gap, boost employment, and align workforce...
Assistance to the extent of 50% of the project cost, maximum of ₹2,00,00,000/- covering construction of new building or refurbishing of existing building, equipment and machinery including installation cost, electrification, furniture and other related investment, except of land cost, will be provided.
> **Additional Assistance:**
**Awareness Programs & Seminars:** A maximum support of ₹1,00,000/- per training center per year will be provided for awareness programs and seminars.
**Other Expenditures:** SLEC/IC/CED can approve the expenditure on any study, renovation/refurbishing of existing skill centers/institute, remuneration to third party evaluation of scheme, monitoring/audit expenses, assessment agency, etc.
**Trainee Transportation Reimbursement:** Trainees who complete skill upgradation training under any scheme will be eligible for reimbursement of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus passes for travel between their residence and training center as per the following rates:
**For BPL candidates, Physically Handicapped, SC, ST, SEBC, and Women:** 100% 1. **For Other candidates:** 75%
Eligibility (who can apply)
Industry Partner must be an industry/association with at least 10 years of experience in skill development.
Both entities must be legally registered under Societies Act, Trust Act, or Companies Act.
Courses should be aligned with NSDC, NCVT, GCVT, or Sector Skill Council guidelines.
A minimum of 25% of course intake must be industry-sponsored.
At least 75% of industry-sponsored trainees must be provided employment.
The training center must be operational for at least 5 years.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** Submit the [application form](https://ced.gujarat.gov.in/assets/downloads/application_form_for_scheme_1_to_6_06102020.pdf) to The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development(CED) for onward submission to the Screening Committee (applications are received twice a year in April and October).
**Step 2:** A Committee consisting of the following members will scrutinize and appraise the proposals for feasibility and will submit its recommendations to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) for consideration.
> **Application to be Submitted to the below Address:**
Director,
The Center for Entrepreneurship Development,
Block No.1, 9th Floor, Udyog Bhavan,
Sector 11, Gandhinagar - 382 017
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower: Scheme of Financial Assistance for Setting-up of Specialized Skill Development Centers at Industry / what is the eligibility?
- Industry Partner must be an industry/association with at least 10 years of experience in skill development.
- Both entities must be legally registered under Societies Act, Trust Act, or Companies Act.
- Courses should be aligned with NSDC, NCVT, GCVT, or Sector Skill Council guidelin...
What are the benefits of Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower: Scheme of Financial Assistance for Setting-up of Specialized Skill Development Centers at Industry?
> **Quantum of Assistance:**
- Assistance to the extent of 50% of the project cost, maximum of ₹2,00,00,000/- covering construction of new building or refurbishing of existing building, equipment and machinery including installation cost, electrification, furniture and other relate...
How to apply online for Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower: Scheme of Financial Assistance for Setting-up of Specialized Skill Development Centers at Industry?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** Submit the [application form](https://ced.gujarat.gov.in/assets/downloads/application_form_for_scheme_1_to_6_06102020.pdf) to The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development(CED) for onward submission to the Screening Committee (applications are received twice a year in...