Skill Development Department
1. INTRODUCTION:-
The Skill Development Department was established in the year 2015 through the Government of Sikkim through Notification No. 44/Home/2015 dated 21.09.2015. The Department undertakes various programs and schemes aimed at enhancing the overall skills of the youth and younger generation, thereby creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. Under the direction of the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang(Golay), who is also the Hon'ble Minister -in-Charge,of the Department.It is located in Shram Bhawan, Sokaythang, Tadong.
2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:-
To evolve an appropriate skill development frame work by creating opportunities and scope for the talented youths of Sikkim and to upgrade the existing sectors which are under the Skill Development Department.
(b) GOVERNMENT ITI NAMCHI, KITCHUDUMRA, NAMCHI DISTRICT:
The Government ITI, Namchi is located at lower Kitchudumra about 14 kms away from Namchi Headquarter, Namchi District. It was established in the year 2008. The Institute was declared as the Model ITI for the State of Sikkim, by the DGT, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. The Institute provides quality training in technical education through vocational courses for skill development of the youth. The courses are seperated into two branches Engineering trades and Non-Engineering trades. It has started operations with (9) nine trades, out of which 5 are engineering and 4 non-engineering trades. Since the objective of ITI is to provide skilled manpower to the various industries, modern workshops have been constructed for imparting training in different trades.
(c) GOVERNMENT ITI GYALSHING, GYALSHING DISTRICT:
The Government ITI, Gyalshing was established in the year 2010 and was initially being operated from a private rented house at Guruthang. In March 2014, it was shifted to Lower Kyongsa, after the completion of its own infrastructure. The Institute comprises of the Administrative block and the Workshop Building Block. The courses are seperated into two branches Engineering trades and Non-Engineering trades. It has started operations with (8) eight trades, out of which 5 are engineering and 3 non-engineering trades. It imparts Technical job oriented education to the trainees.
(d) GOVERNMENT ITI KEWZING, NAMCHI DISTRICT:
The Government ITI, Kewzing under Namchi district has been recently established. The courses are seperated into two branches Engineering trades and Non-Engineering trades. It has started operations with (06) six trades, out of which 3 are engineering and 3 non-engineering trades w.e.f. 01st August 2022.
STATE INSTITUTE OF CAPACITY BUILDING (SICB):-
As per the Cabinet Memorandum No. 417/GOS/DOP/CB-108/09 dated 17.11.2009, the Government, in principle has approved for establishment of State Institute of Capacity Building (SICB) at Karfectar, South Sikkim to fabricate skilled man power for our State. The Institution has taken over the RAC (Regional Administrative Centre) Karfectar on 25th November 2009. The SICB was inaugurated on 10th December 2009 by Hon’ble Chief Minister in a function organized for this purpose.
The establishment of a full-fledged State Institute of Capacity Building at Karfectar, Jorethang with the purpose of imparting training, transfer of knowledge and building stronger capacities of the unemployed youth is perceived with a visionary intent.
The Skill Development Department was established in the year 2015 through the Government of Sikkim through Notification No. 44/Home/2015 dated 21.09.2015. The Department undertakes various programs and schemes aimed at enhancing the overall skills of the youth and younger generation, thereby creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. Under the direction of the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang(Golay), who is also the Hon'ble Minister -in-Charge,of the Department.It is located in Shram Bhawan, Sokaythang, Tadong.
2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:-
To evolve an appropriate skill development frame work by creating opportunities and scope for the talented youths of Sikkim and to upgrade the existing sectors which are under the Skill Development Department.
- To reduce the skill gap between the demand and supply of skilled manpower through vocational and technical training. Skill up-gradation and skill mapping of existing skills with proper certifications.
- To create awareness among the unemployed youth and provide much needed opportunity for school dropouts specifically with the apprentice programs.
- Industry-Institute linkages and to promote public, private partnership with various industries who require skilled manpower.
- To coordinate with organizations and institutions outside the state and abroad.
- To formulate schemes and programs that will facilitate employment of Persons with Disabilities(PwD).
- To organize pilot projects for improving the skill training programme access/completion, that will enhance female labour force participation.
- To eradicate unemployment amongst the youth by facilitating more employment generating skills and programs, so as to make the youth self-reliant and thereby in the process promoting entrepreneurship.
- Creation of common platform and availability of log in id facility for hiring of skilled man power and accumulation of all data in the said platform.
- Setting of BPO/kiosk, for giving current information of all activities including pre and post placement.
- Policy decision to have insurance and welfare package for trained trainees.
- Inclusion of digital learning and marketing skills in all skill development trainings.
- Skill Development trainings on foreign languages to enhance placement outside the country.
- Encourage entrepreneurship on the mode “Vocal for Local”.
- Focus on organising workshops for the vulnerable groups vis-à-vis women, people with disabilities, SC/ST.
- Government ITI Rangpo,
- Government ITI Namchi,
- Government ITI Gyalshing,
- Government ITI Kewzing,
(a) GOVERNMENT ITI RANGPO, PAKYONG DISTRICT:
The Government ITI, Rangpo was the first ITI set up by the Government of Sikkim in the year 1976. It is situated along NH-10, 38 kms from Gangtok at Mining, Rangpo, Pakyong District. The Institute is located amidst the growing industrial belt of Sikkim and offers a conducive environment for the conduct of the various trainings. The courses are seperated into two branches Engineering trades and Non-Engineering trades. It has started operations with (14) fourteen trades, out of which 9 are engineering and 5 non-engineering trades. Courses are of 2 years or 1 years duration. The Institute helps in producing skilled manpower through modern workshops and training under the guidance of qualified and trained Instructors. Information, Education and Communication programmes, are held at various Secondary Schools and Block Administrative Centers to create awareness of the Institute among the local youths and to create local entrepreneurs for the future.(b) GOVERNMENT ITI NAMCHI, KITCHUDUMRA, NAMCHI DISTRICT:
The Government ITI, Namchi is located at lower Kitchudumra about 14 kms away from Namchi Headquarter, Namchi District. It was established in the year 2008. The Institute was declared as the Model ITI for the State of Sikkim, by the DGT, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. The Institute provides quality training in technical education through vocational courses for skill development of the youth. The courses are seperated into two branches Engineering trades and Non-Engineering trades. It has started operations with (9) nine trades, out of which 5 are engineering and 4 non-engineering trades. Since the objective of ITI is to provide skilled manpower to the various industries, modern workshops have been constructed for imparting training in different trades.
(c) GOVERNMENT ITI GYALSHING, GYALSHING DISTRICT:
The Government ITI, Gyalshing was established in the year 2010 and was initially being operated from a private rented house at Guruthang. In March 2014, it was shifted to Lower Kyongsa, after the completion of its own infrastructure. The Institute comprises of the Administrative block and the Workshop Building Block. The courses are seperated into two branches Engineering trades and Non-Engineering trades. It has started operations with (8) eight trades, out of which 5 are engineering and 3 non-engineering trades. It imparts Technical job oriented education to the trainees.
(d) GOVERNMENT ITI KEWZING, NAMCHI DISTRICT:
The Government ITI, Kewzing under Namchi district has been recently established. The courses are seperated into two branches Engineering trades and Non-Engineering trades. It has started operations with (06) six trades, out of which 3 are engineering and 3 non-engineering trades w.e.f. 01st August 2022.
STATE INSTITUTE OF CAPACITY BUILDING (SICB):-
As per the Cabinet Memorandum No. 417/GOS/DOP/CB-108/09 dated 17.11.2009, the Government, in principle has approved for establishment of State Institute of Capacity Building (SICB) at Karfectar, South Sikkim to fabricate skilled man power for our State. The Institution has taken over the RAC (Regional Administrative Centre) Karfectar on 25th November 2009. The SICB was inaugurated on 10th December 2009 by Hon’ble Chief Minister in a function organized for this purpose.
The establishment of a full-fledged State Institute of Capacity Building at Karfectar, Jorethang with the purpose of imparting training, transfer of knowledge and building stronger capacities of the unemployed youth is perceived with a visionary intent.