Question : APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTER

(a) the number of candidates trained under Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) by Apparel Training and Design Center (ATDC) in the country, State-wise including Maharashtra during the last three years and the current year alongwith funds allocated/utilised for the purpose;

(b) the initiatives taken by the ATDC and other implementing agencies for increasing productivity and qualities in apparel industry production;

(c) whether the Government proposes to increase the incentive amount to implementing agencies under ISDS project; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)

(a): Details are given at Annexure-I.

(b): Details are given at Annexure-II.

(c) & (d): The Integrated Skill Development Scheme for the 12th Plan seeks to increase the Government of India grant per trainee from Rs. 7,300/- for Component-I/Rs. 7,500/- for Component-II to Rs. 10,000/- per trainee for each Component.