Sarkari Yojana
Scheme for ‘Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India’
About Scheme for ‘Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India’
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology runs the “Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India” scheme to train 3,28,000 candidates in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector. It funds training costs — 75% for the General category and 100% for SC/ST/EWS candidates — plus 100% reimbursement of certification fees, for students, unemployed youth, and school dropouts. Key Implementing Agencies such as the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India, and the Telecom Sector Skill Council carry out the scheme. > Objectives:
- To fund ESDM sector skill development across all States and Union Territories.
- To help students and unemployed youth develop skills through NSQF-compliant courses spanning Level 1 to Level 5.
- To expand the pool of skilled manpower for the electronics industry, supporting the Digital India initiative.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme for ‘Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India’, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant should be studying from Class 9/10…
The applicant should be studying from Class 9/10 onwards, be a school dropout from Class 8 pass onwards, or hold an ITI certificate/diploma/undergraduate/graduate qualification, or be registered with an employment exchange.
The applicant must be eligible for one of…
The applicant must be eligible for one of the 5 NSQF levels (Level 1-5), meeting that course's minimum criteria.
A valid Aadhaar number is required, though an…
A valid Aadhaar number is required, though an Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID) may also be accepted.
Consent must be given for Aadhaar authentication or…
Consent must be given for Aadhaar authentication or e-KYC.
The applicant must not have already benefited from…
The applicant must not have already benefited from any Government-aided ESDM skilling course, Central or State sponsored.
An undertaking confirming non-availment of such a scheme…
An undertaking confirming non-availment of such a scheme must be submitted at enrolment.
The applicant must be at least 17 years…
The applicant must be at least 17 years old at registration/enrolment.
The applicant must be willing to take up…
The applicant must be willing to take up employment or self-employment, confirmed via an undertaking at enrolment.
The applicant must complete training for the prescribed…
The applicant must complete training for the prescribed duration and sit the assessment run by the relevant Key Implementing Agency (KIA).
At least 70% attendance is required to sit…
At least 70% attendance is required to sit the assessment.
The scheme's benefit can be availed only once,…
The scheme's benefit can be availed only once, though manufacturing job roles may allow two courses across successive NSQF levels.
Reservation / Preference:
60% of seats: General Category
40% of seats: Reserved Categories
SC: 15%
ST: 7.5%
EWS: 17.5%
EWS Criteria:
Family income must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- annually.
Benefits Provided
Scheme for ‘Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India’ provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
1. Financial Assistance for Course Fee:
General Category
General Category:
MeitY reimburses 75% of the course fee once…
MeitY reimburses 75% of the course fee once certification and placement are completed.
The candidate bears the remaining 25% (which may…
The candidate bears the remaining 25% (which may be shared with, or covered by, the Training Partner).
Reserved Category (SC/ST/EWS)
Reserved Category (SC/ST/EWS):
MeitY reimburses the full course fee (100%)
MeitY reimburses the full course fee (100%). 2. Course Fee Structure (Upper Ceiling): LevelManufacturing Courses (₹)Service Courses (₹)Max HoursL1-L29,780/-8,380/-200hrsL314,670/-12,570/-300hrsL417,115/-14,665/-350hrsL519,560/-16,760/-400hrs
Base Cost
Base Cost:
₹41.90/hour for the Service Sector
₹41.90/hour for the Service Sector
₹48.90/hour for the Manufacturing Sector 3
₹48.90/hour for the Manufacturing Sector 3. Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF)
Ranges from ₹762/- to ₹1,905/-, depending on the…
Ranges from ₹762/- to ₹1,905/-, depending on the level
Payable upfront by the candidate
Payable upfront by the candidate
A one-time refund is issued after successful certification
A one-time refund is issued after successful certification:
General category
General category: 75% reimbursed
Reserved category
Reserved category: 100% reimbursed 4. Reimbursement Structure
80% released upon successful certification
80% released upon successful certification
20% released upon successful placement 5
20% released upon successful placement 5. Placement-Linked Benefit
Full reimbursement requires a minimum placement rate of…
Full reimbursement requires a minimum placement rate of 70%
Placement must be tracked for a period of…
Placement must be tracked for a period of 3 months
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment ID
Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment ID
One identity proof
One identity proof: Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or NPR Card
Two identity proofs (for candidates from Assam and…
Two identity proofs (for candidates from Assam and Meghalaya only)
EWS certificate, where applicable
EWS certificate, where applicable
Educational qualification certificates matching the eligibility criteria
Educational qualification certificates matching the eligibility criteria
Undertaking confirming no benefit is being availed under…
Undertaking confirming no benefit is being availed under a similar Government scheme
Undertaking on willingness for employment/self-employment
Undertaking on willingness for employment/self-employment
Bank account details
Bank account details
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme for ‘Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India’ through the online application process outlined below.
Registration:
Visit the official ESDM Skill Development portal
Visit the official ESDM Skill Development portal: https://esdm-skill.deity.gov.in.
Locate your nearest affiliated Training Partner (TP), via…
Locate your nearest affiliated Training Partner (TP), via the portal or other authorised channels.
Meet the Training Partner for counselling and to…
Meet the Training Partner for counselling and to pick the right NSQF course.
Hand over your documents and eligibility details to…
Hand over your documents and eligibility details to the Training Partner.
Share your Aadhaar Number or Enrolment ID and…
Share your Aadhaar Number or Enrolment ID and complete Aadhaar authentication/e-KYC, with consent.
Complete the application/enrolment form, at the Training Partner's…
Complete the application/enrolment form, at the Training Partner's centre or via the portal.
Pay the Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF) to the Training…
Pay the Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF) to the Training Partner.
Submit the required undertakings
Submit the required undertakings:
Non-availment of a similar Government scheme
Willingness for employment/self-employment
The Training Partner verifies your eligibility and finalizes…
The Training Partner verifies your eligibility and finalizes enrolment. After Registration:
Complete training for the prescribed duration under your…
Complete training for the prescribed duration under your chosen NSQF course.
Keep attendance at 70% or above throughout training
Keep attendance at 70% or above throughout training.
Sit the assessment conducted by the relevant Key…
Sit the assessment conducted by the relevant Key Implementing Agency (KIA).
Get certified on successfully clearing the assessment
Get certified on successfully clearing the assessment.
The Training Partner helps with placement or supports…
The Training Partner helps with placement or supports self-employment.
Your placement is tracked for at least 3…
Your placement is tracked for at least 3 months.
Reimbursement follows in two parts
Reimbursement follows in two parts:
First instalment after certification
Second instalment after successful placement
Objectives
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