Sarkari Yojana
Skill Development and Training of Candidates in Technical Textiles
About Skill Development and Training of Candidates in Technical Textiles
Launched under the National Technical Textile Mission by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the “Skill Development and Training of Candidates in Technical Textiles” scheme functions under the “General Guidelines for Skill Development and Training of Candidates in Technical Textiles.” Objectives The scheme’s key goals are to: Build a pool of skilled candidates ready for recruitment into the technical textiles industry. Cultivate transferable skills usable across different companies. Establish a strong knowledge-and-skills ecosystem for the sector. Enable trained professionals to move smoothly into varied roles, keeping the workforce dynamic and adaptable. Encourage continuous learning, innovation and adaptability within organisations. Scheme Phases Implementation proceeds in two phases, each targeting strategically significant technical-textile segments: Phase I: Agrotech, Buildtech, Geotech, Indutech, Meditech, Mobiltech, and Protech Phase II: Clothtech, Hometech, Oekotech, Sportech, and Packtech
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Textiles
Business Entity
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Skill Development and Training of Candidates in Technical Textiles, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen aged…
The applicant must be an Indian citizen aged at least 17 years.
The applicant may be an unskilled worker or…
The applicant may be an unskilled worker or a working professional looking to upskill or reskill.
The applicant may be an undergraduate student or…
The applicant may be an undergraduate student or someone already employed in a technical-textile field.
(The precise age and qualification criteria may differ…
(The precise age and qualification criteria may differ across individual training programmes.) Eligibility for Implementing Agencies:
The agency may be a Training and Research…
The agency may be a Training and Research Agency (TRA), a Centre of Excellence, a Ministry of Textiles body, or a public academic institution.
The agency may also be an industry association,…
The agency may also be an industry association, a textile company, an export council, or another eligible related organisation.
Benefits Provided
Skill Development and Training of Candidates in Technical Textiles provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
1. Joint Funding: Training costs are shared between the Ministry of Textiles and the trainee.1. Financial Support: Eases the training-cost burden on trainees.1. Standardised Programs: Guarantees training quality by following the Common Norms for Skill Development Schemes.1. Ministry Contribution: Meets expenses such as:
Mobilisation of candidates
Mobilisation of candidates
Curriculum development
Curriculum development
Trainers' training
Trainers' training
Equipment and teaching aids
Equipment and teaching aids
Raw materials
Raw materials
Assessment costs
Assessment costs
Salary of trainers
Salary of trainers
Other components under standard skill development norms
Other components under standard skill development norms
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of identity (Aadhaar/PAN)
Proof of identity (Aadhaar/PAN)
Educational certificates and mark sheets
Educational certificates and mark sheets
Age proof (birth certificate/school certificate)
Age proof (birth certificate/school certificate)
Category certificate, if applicable
Category certificate, if applicable
Proof of work experience, for professionals
Proof of work experience, for professionals
Income certificate, where eligibility is linked to family…
Income certificate, where eligibility is linked to family income
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Skill Development and Training of Candidates in Technical Textiles through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Step 1 – Empanelment: Interested agencies send their Application (Annexure-III) and Letter of Empanelment (Annexure-II) by email to dmd.nttm-textiles@nic.in
Step 2 – Shortlisting: The Skill Development Committee (SDC) reviews the applications and shortlists the eligible agencies, with empanelment communicated through an official Ministry Order (OM).
Step 3 – Proposal Submission: Empanelled agencies then submit detailed proposals covering the training programme's overview, location, curriculum, batch size, target beneficiaries, trainee contributions, and the funding sought.
Step 4 – Proposal Review: The SDC assesses each proposal for a market-aligned, standardised curriculum, requiring certification from at least 5 industry partners for course development.
Step 5 – Final Approval: The Empowered Programme Committee (EPC), chaired by the Secretary, Textiles, grants final approval. Funds go only to the primary implementing agency, and subcontracting is not permitted.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.