The “Assistance to Training Institutions (ATI) Scheme” is launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. The scheme provides financial assistance for the creation, strengthening, and expansion of infrastructure in training institutions. It aims to enhance the capacity of training institutions for skill development, entrepreneurship, and training of MSME staff. The assistance also covers the revenue deficit of the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME) and state-level Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (EDIs).
The scheme is designed to support MSME training institutions in upgrading their infrastructure and improving the skills of trainers, enabling them to meet the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) requirements.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Launched by: Ministry of MSME, Government of India
• Objective: Strengthen training institutions for skill development and entrepreneurship
• Financial Assistance: Up to ₹3 Crore for state-level EDIs
• Eligible Applicants: National and State-level EDIs, NI-MSME, NSIC, KVIC, Coir Board, Tool Rooms, Technology Centres
• Assistance for Training Programmes: Varies by duration and type of training
• Exclusions: Private training institutions/NGOs are not eligible for infrastructure or training programme assistance
Benefits
• Scale of Assistance for State-Level EDIs:
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Maximum assistance of ₹3.00 Crore for the development of infrastructure and skill development.
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Expenses covered: Infrastructure, faculty training, equipment, and capability development.
• Assistance for Training Programmes:
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Category I Courses: ₹38.50 per head per hour
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Category II Courses: ₹33.00 per head per hour
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Category III Courses: ₹27.50 per head per hour
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Training of Trainers (ToTs): ₹60 per trainee per hour
• Revenue Assistance: Covers training-related overheads like camps, space, equipment, electricity, man hours, and post-training follow-up activities.
Eligibility
• Training Institutions under MSME:
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Institutions like NI-MSME, NSIC, KVIC, Coir Board, and Technology Centres are eligible for funding.
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State-level EDIs owned and controlled by the State Government are eligible for funding to strengthen their infrastructure.
• Training Programmes:
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Must be skill development programs under NSQF for MSME sector employees, entrepreneurs, and trainers.
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Target Group: MSME staff, trainers, and entrepreneurs working in the sector.
• State-Level EDIs:
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Assistance is available for construction, equipment purchase, and faculty training.
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Existing EDIs are eligible for infrastructure support but new EDIs are not eligible.
Application Process
Offline
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Step 1: Proposals for financial assistance must be submitted to the Deputy Secretary/Director (EDI), Ministry of MSME, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.
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Step 2: The Screening Committee will evaluate the proposals and forward recommendations to the Secretary (MSME).
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Step 3: Upon approval, the Ministry will issue an administrative approval and release the sanctioned financial assistance.
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Step 4: The applicant must submit a utilization certificate for the funds received, and in case of delays, an extension may be requested.
Documents Required
• PAN Card of the institution
• MSME Registration Certificate or Udyam Registration
• Bank Account Details of the institution
• Detailed Project Report (DPR) for infrastructure and training needs
• Term Loan Sanction Letter from financial institutions
• Board Resolution/Authority Letter/PoA for authorized person to apply
• GST Registration (if applicable)
• Audit Report for financial assessment
• Incorporation documents (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the “Assistance to Training Institutions Scheme”?
A: It is a scheme by the Ministry of MSME to provide financial assistance for the infrastructure and capacity-building of training institutions focusing on MSME-related skill development and entrepreneurship.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for assistance under the scheme?
A: State-level EDIs, NI-MSME, NSIC, KVIC, Coir Board, and Technology Centres are eligible for funding for infrastructure and training programs.
Q: What type of training programmes are eligible for assistance?
A: Skill development programmes for MSME staff and entrepreneurs based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).
Q: How is the assistance disbursed?
A: Assistance is released in installments based on progress and requirements, with an advance release for the first installment.
Q: Can private institutions apply for this scheme?
A: No, private training institutions/NGOs are not eligible for assistance for infrastructure or training programmes under this scheme.