Project Overview

• Objective: Provide skill development training in Information Electronics and Communication Technology (IECT) to 523 youth from SC/ST/EWS (Women) categories in West Tripura district over three years.
• Target: 523 candidates distributed over three years, focusing on increasing employability in IT and electronics sectors.

Key Details

1. Project Sponsor: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
2. Duration: Three years.
3. Location: West Tripura district, Tripura.

Courses Offered

The program includes 11 NSQF-aligned courses:

1. Certificate in IT-ITeS BPO, Soft Skills & Communicative English.
2. Certified Computer Application Accounting and Publishing Assistant.
3. Certified Data Entry and Office Assistant (Upskilling).
4. "O" Level IT Certification.
5. Certified Web Developer.
6. Certified Multimedia Developer.
7. IoT Assistant.
8. IoT Associate.
9. Certified Artificial Intelligence Associate (Upskilling).
10. Assembly & Maintenance of Personal Computers.
11. Certified Cloud Computing and Virtualization Expert.

Eligibility for Training Partners (TPs)

1. Accreditation: Must be NIELIT-accredited or willing to get accredited for the relevant NSQF courses.
2. Experience:
   • Training experience in IT and electronics.
   • Previous involvement in government-funded skill development programs.
3. Infrastructure:
   • Equipped training centers with required hardware, software, and faculty.
   • Facilities like power backup, internet, and CCTV monitoring.
4. Placement Assistance: Must have industry tie-ups for candidate placement.

Roles and Responsibilities

Training Partner (TP):

• Promote the program locally.
• Conduct training as per NSQF standards.
• Maintain records (attendance, registration, and student progress).
• Facilitate assessments, certifications, and placements.
• Submit MIS reports and invoices post-training.

NIELIT:

• Provide strategic guidance and monitoring.
• Oversee candidate selection and certification.
• Review training progress and targets.

Payment Terms

• Payment per candidate is based on course duration:
  • ₹42/hour for most courses.
  • ₹49/hour for IoT-related courses.
• 75% of the course fee is reimbursed upon successful certification of at least 80% of the candidates.

Submission Guidelines

1. Last Date: 31st January 2025.
2. Submission Mode: Sealed applications to be sent to:
   • Director, NIELIT Agartala, R.K. Nagar, Bodhjungnagar, Agartala, West Tripura - 799008.
3. Documents Required:
   • Application form (Annexure IV).
   • Accreditation proof.
   • Infrastructure and faculty details.
   • Placement records.

Selection Criteria

A three-member committee will evaluate applications based on:

• Number of students trained in the last three years.
• Number of training centers.
• Placement records.
• Experience in government skill development programs.