Scheme for Enhancement of Technical competence and Manpower

The Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower provides government assistance to educational/training institutes and industry-partners in Gujarat so as to develop industry-responsive technical manpower, upgrade training infrastructure, and link academic institutions with industry needs. It is implemented by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) and the Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat.

Key Features
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required
Application Process for the Scheme

Key Features

Anchor Institutes, Nodal Institutes, Host Institutes model – The scheme sets up an ecosystem of training by establishing/authorising “Anchor Institutes” (state-level), which then coordinate “Nodal Institutes” (regional) and “Host Institutes” (training delivery) in focused sectors.
Four scheme sub-components / tracks –

Establishing Anchor Institutes in focused sectors (engineering, chemicals, textiles, gems & jewellery, etc),
Running industry-responsive courses in existing ITIs/Polytechnics/Engineering colleges under industry linkages,
Setting up Extension Training Centres in industrial estates / clusters / SEZs,
Setting up Specialised Skill Development Centres for advanced technologies/management in identified emerging sectors.

Financial assistance for equipment, operating costs, training development – The scheme provides capital expenditure support (for equipment, refurbishing) and operating expense support for institutes, with varying percentages over years. For example, equipment cost reimbursement and operating cost support (100% first two years, 75% third, 25% fourth).
Focus on large scale impact: manpower numbers & industry linkage – The scheme envisages training 2 lakh persons annually (in later years) and aligning courses with industrial needs, updating curriculum, benchmarking with national/international standards.
Sector-specific orientation – The scheme identifies “focused sectors” where manpower shortage is acute: engineering, chemicals, textiles, garments, plastics, gems & jewellery, infrastructure etc. Anchor institutes and course design target these.

Financial Assistance

Component	Assistance Provided	Detailed Explanation & Example
Capital expenditure support for institutes	Equipment cost reimbursed; land/building cost excluded; e.g., for Anchor/Nodal institutes, full equipment cost support up to certain cap.	Example: A polytechnic becomes a Host Institute and needs new machines costing ₹ 50 lakh: under the scheme it may get full equipment cost support (subject to max cap) for setting up that training cell.
Operating expenditure support for training institutes	For operating cost of institutes the scheme supports: 100% in Year 1 & 2, 75% in Year 3, 25% in Year 4.	Example: Anchor Institute’s training unit has operating cost ₹ 30 lakh/year. Year 1 & 2 get full support; Year 3 gets ₹ 22.5 lakh; Year 4 ₹ 7.5 lakh.
Training centres in industrial estates/extension centres	One time equipment subsidy: e.g., for extension training centre in GIDC estate: 100% equipment cost support (up to ₹ 1 crore) in GIDC estates, lower percentages in others.	Example: An industries association sets up Extension Training Centre in GIDC estate costing ₹ 1.2 crore for equipment: scheme may support up to ₹ 1 crore; rest borne by association/developer.

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply:

Educational/training institutions in Gujarat (e.g., engineering colleges, polytechnics, ITIs) that wish to become Anchor, Nodal or Host Institute under the scheme.
Industry associations, developers of industrial parks, or clusters that propose to set up Extension Training Centers in GIDC estates or industrial parks.
Projects in sectors identified for focus (chemicals, garments, textiles, engineering, etc.) that address manpower/skill gaps.

Who Cannot Apply:

Institutions/centres located outside the State of Gujarat.
Proposals not aligned with industry-responsive training or outside the focus sectors defined by the scheme.
Applications that do not follow the selection criteria laid out or apply for reimbursement for ineligible cost components (e.g., land cost excluded) under scheme guidelines.

Documents Required

Institute registration certificate (engineering college, polytechnic, ITI etc.).
Proposal detailing sector, training courses, number of trainees, industry linkage, budget for equipment etc.
Audited financial statements of the institute (if existing).
Board/Management resolution approving the proposal.
Details of industry partners / associations to be involved (for PPP models).
Cost estimate of machinery/equipment and operational costs (as applicable) for the training project.
Bank account details for subsidy disbursement.
Undertaking/declaration as specified in the GR (e.g., no duplicate subsidy availed).

Application Process for the Scheme

Option 1: Apply with Bullit (Recommended)

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Option 2: Government Application via CED / Industries Commissionerate

Visit the website of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), Gujarat or Industries Commissionerate.
Download relevant application form under “Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower”.
Prepare project proposal (training programmes, sector focus, manpower targets, budget estimate).
Submit application along with necessary documents to CED; CED forwards to State Level Approval Committee.
After selection/approval, implement training centre as per plan; reimbursement or subsidy disbursed as per guidelines.

Option 3: Through Local District / Skill Development Cell

Approach your nearest District Industries Centre (DIC) or the Skill/Training cell in your area.
Obtain guidance on scheme applicability for your institute or cluster training centre.
Submit application and track through DIC until sanction and disbursement.