The directorate of general employment and training (DGET) in the ministry of labor, government of India initiated craftsmen training scheme (CTS) in 1950 by establishing about 50 industrial training institute (ITI’s) for importing skilled in various vocational trades to meet the skilled manpower requirements for technology and industrial growth of the country in 1980 there were 830 ITIs and the number rose to 1900 ITIs in 1987 . During 1990’s the growth of ITIs has been steep and capacity of 7.18 lakhs.

Under the constitution of India, Vocational training is the concurrent subject of both Central and State Governments. The development of training schemes at National level, evolution of policy, laying of training standards, norms, conducting of examinations, certification, etc.

are the responsibilities of the Central Government, whereas the implementation of the training schemes largely rests with the State Govts./UT Administrators. The Central Govt. is advised by the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) , a tripartite body having representatives from employers, workers and Central/State Governments. Similar Councils known as State Councils for Vocational Training are constituted for the same purpose by the respective State Governments at state levels.

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