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1. Background
• Flexible delivery mechanism (part time, weekends, full time, onsite/ offsite)
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procedure for registration of various organizations as VTPs under SDI scheme is
given below.
2.3.1 An organization providing training under Apprentices Act, 1961 for last
one year from the date of submission of the application.
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2.3.2 An organization registered in India, having been in existence in three years,
employing at least 100 full time employees at the time of submission of
application. It should have a valid Permanent Income Tax Account Number
(PAN) or Service Tax Registration Number (TAN) and audited accounts of
statements for the last three years.
2.3.3 Chambers of Commerce and Industry / Associations of Industries or
Trade having at least 100 members at the time of submission of application.
However, these cannot become Assessing Body under the SDIS.
3. Registration Procedure
3.1 The VTPs desirous of providing vocational training under the scheme are
required to be registered. The registration will be as per the following
procedure :-
3.2 Application:
3.2.1 Duly filled in and signed application in the prescribed form(two copies)
which is enclosed at Annexure-I along with prescribed application fee and
the necessary supporting documents must be submitted to the Additional
Director, Employment Generation and Training, Punjab, S.C.O No 46/2
Sector 17 E, Chandigarh either in person or through speed post/registered
post. In addition, one copy of the above application should be submitted to
the Director, Regional Directorate of Apprenticeship Training (RDAT), 3rd
Floor, A-Wing, New CGO Building, NH-IV, Faridabad also, either in
person or through speed post/registered post.
3.2.2 The application should spell out, among other things, the following:
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(i) Documentary proofs of eligibility to apply as VTP in
accordance with relevant provisions under para 2.0.
(v) Details of tie-up with industry for imparting training to staff and
students, etc.
The above, shall form the basis for evaluation of the application and shall serve
as the blue print for proper evaluation of the applicant and further
development.
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3.2.3 Application for registration as VTPs should be submitted by:
The complete application (two copies) along with the demand draft must
reach the office of The Additional Director, c/o Directorate of Employment
Generation and Training, Punjab, S.C.O 46/2, Sector 17 E, Chandigarh
latest by 17-08-2009. One copy of the application should also reach
the Director, Regional Directorate of Apprenticeship Training (RDAT), 3rd
Floor, A-Wing, New CGO Building, NH-IV, Faridabad by the same date.
3.4.1 The evaluation of the applications shall be done by the VTP Evaluation
Committee (VEC).
3.4.2 The applications and related documents shall be duly scrutinized
by the State VEC or their authorized representatives. The deficiencies if
any, in the application shall be communicated to the applicant. The
applicant shall furnish all such information/ documents / proofs sought for the
purpose of evaluation.
3.4.3 State VEC will then call the applicants for a presentation / discussion.
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3.4.4 State Government will inform the applicant & RDAT, the decision of
the VEC about the approval/ rejection of the application. The RDAT
will register the VTP and issue registration letter.
3.4.5 The applicants shall bear all costs for making the presentation or submission
of information / documents as desired by State VEC.
3.4.6 In case of those applicants who have submitted the combined application
as mentioned in Section 3.2.4, presentation / discussion can be done at
one time only for the approval of all the centres.
3.4.7 The applicant whose application is rejected by State VEC on due
evaluation will not be eligible to apply for registration as VTP for a period of
six (6) months from the date of rejection. If on re-applying, the application
is rejected again, the applicant will not be eligible to apply again for a period
of one year from date of second rejection.
3.6.2 The registration of the VTPs will be valid till 31.03.2012 and shall be
reviewed every two year by State Government/ DGE&T based on the
performance of the VTP under the scheme.
3.6.3 The selected VTP shall submit a Performance Guarantee in the form of a
Bank Guarantee for Rupees Two Lakh only (Rs. 2,00,000.00) for
performing all the obligations arising on acceptance of all the terms
and conditions of registration as Vocational Training Provider to the
respective RDAT failing which the registration letter will not be issued. The
format for the Bank Guarantee enclosed at Annexure-II shall be provided by
the concerned RDAT to the selected VTPs. The Bank Guarantee
shall be valid for the period of registration, i.e., till 31.03.2012. DGE&T will
have the absolute right to encash Bank Guarantee, if sufficiently
convinced of negligence and lack of dedication to work on the part of the
VTP.
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3.6.5 Autonomous Bodies under Government and private ITCs affiliated to
the NCVT are exempted from submission of Bank Guarantee.
4 Other Conditions
4.1. The selected VTPs shall submit an undertaking in the prescribed form
which is enclosed at Annexure-III that it shall provide necessary training
infrastructure required to run the MES course under SDI Scheme. If at any
stage it is found that VTP is running the courses without necessary training
infrastructure, or is not giving proper training to the trainees, its registration
may be cancelled / suspended and the bank guarantee shall be forfeited.
4.2 DGE&T is in the process of developing web-based software for effective
implementation of the SDIS. The VTP shall fully comply with instructions
issued by DGE&T from time to time in this regard and for usage of the
system. It shall provide necessary IT infrastructure and manpower for the same.
4.3 The VTPs would be eligible to run only those MES courses for which it has
been registered. However the registration of the VTP will not automatically give
it any right to claim reimbursement from the Govt. for training costs of students
enrolled in a particular course without approval of the Govt./Competent
authority.
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4.4 The VTP shall submit the schedule of courses it intends to run / discontinue
every six months to the concerned State Government. VTP cannot
discontinue any course(s) without written approval of the State
Government.
4.5 The VTP can run off-campus courses with permission of the competent
authority only within the district in which the training centre has been
registered.
5 Evaluation of a VTP
5.1 Separation of training delivery and assessment functions are aimed at
ensuring quality. Performance of the VTPs would be closely monitored
based on the output and outcome of training provided by them. Rating
would be awarded to the VTPs from 2nd year onwards based on following
criteria:
5.2 List of VTPs along with ratings would be provided on the SDI/ MES
website. Registration of the VTP would be cancelled if it gets 'C' grade, in two
consecutive times. The VTP would be able to apply for a fresh
registration not before one year from the date of cancellation of the
registration. From 3rd year onwards, employment rate of trainees would
also be considered in the rating.
6. Definition
DGE&T would mean Director General of Employment and Training, GOI, any of its
offices or officers/ any other agency appointed by DGE&T for performing a specified
function.
7. Power to modify
The Apex committee has the power to modify any of the provisions of these
Regulations in respect of any class or category of institutions.
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