Scheme for Enhancement of Technical Competence and Manpower: Skill Up-gradation Centers (SUCs)

Quantum of Assistance: Support for the acquisition of machinery/equipment/ tools/ furniture & fixtures costing upto ₹1,00,00,000/- will be extended to each SUC in the following manner:

100% for GIDC Estates or Other Registered Estates.

75% for Industrial Parks/ SEZs/ Investment Regions.

The machinery & equipment/tools/ furniture & fixtures will be purchased by the CED from the Industries Commissionerate and supplied to SUCs. The cost of transportation/ erection/ electrification etc., will be provided by the CED.

Procurement of machinery & equipment/tools/ furniture & fixtures costing below ₹1,00,000/- per course.

Additional Assistance:

Awareness Programs & Seminars: A maximum support of ₹1,00,000/- per training center per year will be provided for awareness programs and seminars.

Other Expenditures: SLEC/IC/CED can approve the expenditure on any study, renovation/refurbishing of existing skill centers/institute, remuneration to third party evaluation of scheme, monitoring/audit expenses, assessment agency, etc.

Trainee Transportation Reimbursement: Trainees who complete skill upgradation training under any scheme will be eligible for reimbursement of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus passes for travel between their residence and training center as per the following rates:

For BPL candidates, Physically Handicapped, SC, ST, SEBC, and Women: 100%

For Other candidates: 75%

Organizations such as Industrial Parks, SEZs, GIDC Estates, Investment Regions, and other registered estates can apply.

The applying entity must provide the land/building for the SUC.

The training partner must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in skill training.

The center must ensure the training of at least 180 candidates per year.

Employment placement of trainees must meet the set percentage criteria (60% in the first two years and 75% in the last three years).

Offline

Step 1: Submit the application form to The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development(CED) for onward submission to the Screening Committee (applications are received twice a year in April and October).

Step 2: A Committee consisting of the following members will scrutinize and appraise the proposals for feasibility and will submit its recommendations to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) for consideration.

Application to be Submitted to the below Address:

Director,

The Center for Entrepreneurship Development,

Block No.1, 9th Floor, Udyog Bhavan,

Sector 11, Gandhinagar - 382 017

For Further information/queries:

Phone: 079-23247366, 23243847, 23240253

Fax: 079-23256679

E-mail: dir-ced@gujarat.gov.in

Web site: www.ced.gujarat.gov.in

Application in the prescribed format.

Registration detail of the applicant Organization.

Audited financial report of last 3 years.

Proposed courses details (Annexure-A).

Need for conducting courses.

Project Cost (Annexure-B, Annexure- C, Annexure-D).

Proposed training center infrastructure photos/lay out/map.

Self-declaration on available machinery & infrastructure.

Consent/Interest letter.

Linkages with Industries.

Industries recommendation/demand/support letters.

Land: Sale deed/ lease deed for ownership/ long lease.

Rent agreement.

Pre-feasibility report.

Sign & Stamp at each page.

Soft copy of application in CD/DVD.

Others.