Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program, launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), aims to provide financial assistance to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education and to introspect and learn techniques that can help prepare faculty and students to impart their research work in the development of small-scale business for the nation.
All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE) and Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation (IMEDF) is conducting STTP-SFURTI Program .This is a special purpose vehicle for developing alternatives group that accelerates the development of micro-enterprises. IMEDF is also the nodal agency of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India for the development of clusters under STTP-SFURTI (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries.
Objectives
- Provide understanding of SFURTI, a scheme to regenerate traditional industries.
- Train students and faculty in identifying and presenting project proposals.
- Enhance skills to develop a viable detailed project report.
- Understand resource management for technological and social innovations.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of project management and challenges in sustainable rural economic development.
Benefits
- Financial assistance: ₹4,00,000/- per institution.
- Fund disbursement:
- The entire grant is released to IMEDF after the successful conduct of the program.
- Institutions must submit utilization certificates, expenditure statements, feedback forms, and a completion report to validate fund use.
Eligibility
- The institution must be AICTE-approved.
Application Process
Online Registration for New Institutes
- Visit AICTE Partner Portal and click on New Institute.
- Hover over Login, select Investor Login.
- Click Sign Up Now, enter details, and verify OTP via email and mobile.
- Complete registration and log in with credentials.
Post-Registration Process
- Log in to AICTE Partner Portal and navigate to AQIS Application.
- Institute details will auto-populate in the application.
- Fill in demographic and bank details.
- Select SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME – SFURTI SCHEME from the scheme dropdown.
- Provide details:
- Program Details
- Participating Industries
- Budget Estimate
- Academic Credentials of Coordinator/PI/Applicant
- Click Validate Application and attach the Mandate Form.
- Enter the requested fund amount and submit the application.
Documents Required
- Feedback Form
- Copy of Proceedings
- Completion Report
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is AICTE Short Term Training Programme – SFURTI Scheme?
It is a financial assistance scheme by AICTE that helps institutions conduct faculty and student training programs on project development and resource management. - Q: Who manages this scheme?
The scheme is managed by AICTE in collaboration with the Indian Micro Enterprises Development Foundation (IMEDF) under the Ministry of MSME. - Q: What is the main benefit of this scheme?
Institutions receive ₹4,00,000/- in financial assistance to conduct training programs for faculty and students. - Q: Who assists AICTE in conducting the program?
The program is conducted in collaboration with IMEDF, the nodal agency for SFURTI under the Ministry of MSME. - Q: When is the grant released to IMEDF?
The full grant amount is released after successful completion of the training program and submission of required documents. - Q: What are the eligibility criteria for institutions?
Only AICTE-approved institutions can apply.