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For Submit Application for Skill Training of PwDs
S.No.	Title of the Content	Link to Download
1.	National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (Under Scheme for Implementation of Persons with Disabilities Act (SIPDA)) a. National Action Plan for Skill Development	Download
2.	For Empanelment as Training Partner, organizations need to submit application in the following: a. Proforma of Expression of Interest(EoI). b. Marks Matrix Criteria for Empanelment of the Organization  c. Recommendation letter by the concerned State Government	a.Download b.Download
3.	After Empanelment , organizations need to submit application in the following format:   a. Pre-Forma of Project Specific Proposal.	Download
4.	Organisation need to be registered in NGO Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog   (If not registered, Please visit www.ngodarpan.gov.in)

Details of registered organization for Skill Training of PwDs
S.no.	Title of the content	Link to Download
1.	List of Valid/Active Empanelled Training Partners(ETPs) as on 31st August 2022 (Total No.-25)	Download
2.	List of Active Training Centers and Trainees	Download
3.	List of Trainees under RPL	Download

Important Guidelines
S.no.	Title of the content	Link to Download
1.	Updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Issued By MOHFW Dated 08.09.2020 In View Of Covid-19 To Be Followed By The ETPS For Training Of Pwds Under NAP (SIPDA).	Download
2.	OM-Training Centre Validation under NAP dated 01.11.2019.	Download
3.	Guidelines for validation of Training centers under National Action Plan under SIPDA. Corrigendum-Issuing Guidelines for validation of Training Centers under NAP under SIPDA	Download Download
4.	Proforma for Center Validation SCPwD.	Download
5.	Guidelines of Assessment & Certification of PwDs under Skill Development Project.	Download
6.	Report on National Workshop held on 03.07.2018.	Download
7.	Registration under RPwD Act for Skill Training of PwDs.	Download
8.	List of Courses/Job Roles identified for Persons with Disabilities as on 24.08.2022	Download
9.	OM dated 30.01.2023 regarding Skill development/ training programme for other than the Locomotor category of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) under National Action Plan under SIPDA Scheme	Download

Common Norms Notifications
S.no.	Title of the content	Link to Download
1.	Fifth Amendment to Common Norms for Skill Development Schemes dated 05.01.2021.	Download
2.	Fourth Amendment to Common Norms for Skill Development Schemes dated 04.12.2020.	Download
3.	Third Amendment to Common Norms for Skill Development Schemes dated 04.01.2019	Download
4.	Second Amendment to Common Norms for Skill Development dated 28.02.2017.	Download
5.	First Amendment to Common Norms for Skill Development dated 20.05.2016.	Download
6.	Common Norms for Skill Development Schemes implemented by Government of India.	Download
7.	Guidelines for Implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Under National Action Plan for Skill Development of PwDs.	(English-Download) (Hindi - Download)
8.	Gazette Notification under Aadhaar  Act regarding use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery and other subsidies, benefits dated 03.03.2017	Download

Minutes of Meetings of Selection Committee for Skill Developement of PwDs under National Action Plan(SIPDA)
S.no	Scheduled date	Link to Download
1.	24th Meeting on 22.02.2023	Download
2.	23rd Meeting on 23.08.2022	Download
3.	22nd Meeting on 29.11.2021	Download
4.	21st Meeting on 07.07.2021	Download
5.	20th meeting on 10.03.2021	Download
6.	19th meeting on 25.11.2020	Download
7.	18th meeting on 13.08.2020	Download
8.	17th meeting on 18.03.2020	Download
9.	16th meeting on 29.01.2020	Download
10.	15th meeting on 20.08.2020	Download
11.	14th meeting on 21.01.2019	Download
12.	13th meeting on 27.08.2018	Download
13.	12th meeting on 14.06.2018	Download
14.	11th meeting on 02.02.2018	Download
15.	10th meeting on 17.10.2017	Download
16.	9th meeting on 10.07.2017	Download
17.	8th meeting on 13.02.2017	Download
18.	7th meeting on 08.09.2016	Download
19.	6th meeting on 04.07.2016	Download
20.	5th meeting on 29.04.2016	Download
21.	4th meeting on 29.01.2016	Download
22.	3rd meeting on 30.12.2015	Download
23.	2nd meeting on 09.11.2015	Download
24.	1st meeting on 18.09.2015	Download

 

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) in respect of the National Action Plan(NAP) for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)

1. When was the Scheme launched?

"National Action Plan (NAP) for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)" was launched on 21^st March, 2015.

2. What is the Objective of the “National Action Plan (NAP) for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)".

To provide Skill training to PwDs for enabling them to become self-reliant and productive members of the society in order to achieve gainful wage/self-employment and to integrate them with the mainstream of the society.

3. What are the basic features of the scheme guidelines?

Some of the basic features of scheme guidelines are:

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme (CSS) implemented as one of the components of “Scheme for Implementation of Rights of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (SIPDA).
2. It is implemented as per Common Norms and relevant guidelines issued by the M/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
3. Skill Training is imparted through various Government and Non-government organizations empanelled with the Department as training partners.
4. Empanelment of training partners and approval of PSP (Project Specific Proposal) are done by a Selection Committee headed by Joint Secretary level officer of the Department.

4. Who is eligible for skill training?

1. Any citizen of India with not less than 40 % disability and having a certificate of disability to this effect issued by the competent authority.
2. Age of the applicant should be not less than 15 years and not more than 59 years on the last date of receipt of application for the course.
3. Applicant should not have undergone any other skill training course sponsored by Govt. of India during the period of two years to the last day of receipt of application for the course applied for.

5. Whether a person with any category of disability can avail training facilities?

Yes, a person of any category of disability identified in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, with not less than 40% disability and having a disability certificate to this effect issued by a competent medical authority may avail facilities of skill training if otherwise eligible.

6. Whether there is any provision of reservation for woman candidates?

Yes, as provided in the guidelines, as an endeavor to encourage women, 30% of the total intake of each training program shall be earmarked for women candidates.

7. Whether any certificate is issued in favor of trainee after completion of the course?

Yes. Trained candidates who pass their examination conducted by Assessors empanelled with Skill Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPwD) or other Sector Skill Councils are awarded certificate.

8. Whether there is opportunity of employment after completion of the training course?

Yes, there is opportunity of employment, both wage and self-employment after successful completion of training. As per Common Norms guidelines, Empaneled Training Partners(ETPs)are expected to provide placement (including self-employment) to at least 70% trained candidates who pass assessment on completion of the training.

9. What are the trades/courses taken up for training in the Scheme?

As per guidelines, training is provided only in the trades/ courses aligned with National Skill Qualification Framework (NSAQ) and approved by National Council for Vocational Education and Training under MSDE.

10. Whether applicant is required to submit any application to the Department/Ministry for skill training?

No, skill training is provided by the Department through ETPs. Details of ETPs are available at the Department’s Website i.e. disabilityaffairs.gov.in. PwD candidates intending to avail training facilities under scheme can contact ETPs providing training in their areas and in trade of their choice.

11. Who can apply for empanelment as Implementing Agencies/ETPs?

1. Department of the States Governments/Union Territories, or
2. Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies/ Public Sector Undertakings set up by Central/State Government/UT Administrations including Central/State Universities, or
3. National Institutes/CRCs/DDRCs/RCs/Outreach Centres under MSJ&E, or
4. Organizations registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860, or Indian Trusts Act, 1882 or Companies Act, 1956 who are recognized for skill training by Central/State Government Departments or subordinate bodies there-under.

12. How many organizations have been empanelled as Training Partners for skill training by the Department so far?

292 organizations have been empaneled as training partners (ETPs) which includes Govt. as well NGOs. These ETPs are spread in different states / across the country. List of ETPs is available on website of the Department.

13. What is the eligibility criteria for becoming a Training Partner (ETP) of the Department under this scheme?

There are certain eligibility criteria for empanelment of an organization as a Training Partner under scheme which include mandatory requirement of having the organization at least 03 years’ old and minimum 03 years’ experience of skill training and registered with NGO-Partnership (NGO-PS) portal of the NITI Ayog.

14. Is there any marks matrix applicable for empanelment?

Yes, a marks matrix (criteria) of 100 marks is followed for empanelment and out of 100 marks an organization (NGO) is require to obtain 75 marks for empanelment. Marks matrix presently being followed is available on website of the Department and can be downloaded by clicking the link  http://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Mark%20Matrix%20Criteria.pdf also.

15. What is the procedure of applications and Selection as ETPs?

1. Organizations are required to submit duly filled up application along with list of documents as per the Pro-forma (EOI) and information available at the Department’s website i.e. disabilityaffairs.gov.in.
2. Organizations found suitable by the Selection Committee constituted in the Department are empanelled as “Training partners” for a period of three years for organizing training programs for PwDs.

16. What are the financial provisions and funding norms under the scheme?

1. Financial assistance is calculated on the basis of Common Norms notified by MSDE on 15^th  July, 2015 and on 20.05.2016, as amended from time to time.
2. Grant-in-aid is released in three installments covering training cost, job outreach activity, boarding & lodging etc.

17. Whether implementing agencies are provided additional financial support over and above the base cost for imparting skill development training to persons with disabilities?

Yes, the additional support- over and above the base cost is provided to ETPs for imparting skill training to persons with disabilities as under:

1. 10% for Orthopedically Handicapped/Physically Handicapped;
2. 20% for visually Impaired/Hearing Impaired; and
3. 25% for intellectual & learning disabilities, mental illness/mental retardation.

18. What is the mechanism for fund release in respect of Skill training to ETPs?

Funds in lieu of Skill training of PwDs are released to ETPs in 03 installments and batch wise mode in following manner:

Installment	% of grant	Milestone
1stinstallment	30%	On commencement of training
2ndinstallment	50%	On completion of assessment and certification
3rdinstallment	20%	On placement of candidates as per guidelines

19. Is there any provision of financial assistance to PwD trainees during training or after training?

Yes, PwD beneficiaries are provided an amount of Rs.5000/- for purchasing any assistive device during training and conveyance allowance of Rs.1000 and 1500 per month respectively for attending training at centres located in their district of domicile or outside district. PwDs can also avail residential facility during training arranged by ETPs and expenditure incurred by ETPs in this regard is reimbursed to ETPs as per approved rates. PwDs are also provided Rs.3000/- monthly up to 02 to 06 months if they are placed/employed within 03 months of completion of training.

20. Whether skill development training of PwDs is/can also be conducted online?

The ETPs are being allowed to conduct training in blended mode under which training is imparted online to the extent possible as per the course curricula and practical is conducted in offline/ physical mode.

21. Whether release of Grant-in-Aid depends upon successful completion of the training?

Yes, assessment of PwDs on completion of training is done by Skill Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPwD). 2^nd installment of GIA (50% of grant) is released in respect of those trained PwDs who pass the assessment.

22. What are the measures taken by the Department to deal with the challenges arisen out of the COVID-19 pandemic?

The Department has taken various measures to face the challenges arisen out of the pandemic which are as under:

1. The ETPs are being allowed to conduct training in blended mode under which training is imparted online to the extent possible as per the course curricula and practical is conducted in offline/ physical mode. It is being considered on a case-to-case basis on receipt of proposals from ETPs and considering the feasibility of online training of the proposed courses.
2. Management Information System (MIS) has been developed to enable the organization to submit the proposals for empanelment and training in online mode.
3. Skill Council of Persons with Disabilities (SCPwD) has also been advised to conduct online assessment of PwDs on completion of training.
4. SCPwD has developed an exclusive online application for Centre inspection under NAP and also a Learning Management System (LMS) to facilitate the online trainings for the Trainers and Assessors (ToT and ToA).

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 02-09-2021