SKILLS STRENGTHENING FOR INDUSTRIAL VALUE ENHANCEMENT (STRIVE)
The Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) project was a World Bank-assisted initiative of the Government of India aimed at improving the quality and market relevance of vocational training delivered through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and the apprenticeship system. The primary objective of the project was to enhance the capacity of the skill development ecosystem, particularly focusing on the economically disadvantaged sections of society, thereby contributing to the creation of a globally competitive workforce.
The STRIVE project was implemented by the National Programme Implementation Unit (NPIU) under the aegis of the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The financial agreement for the project was signed between the Government of India and the International Development Association (IDA) on 19th December 2017.
The total project outlay was Rs. 2200 Crore (USD 318 million), covering 34 States/UTs, with participation from 500 ITIs (400 Govt. ITIs and 100 Pvt. ITIs) and 100 Industry Clusters (ICs).
The project fostered multi-stakeholder engagement by actively involving State Directorates, CSTARI, NIMI, NSTIs, ITIs, industry associations, and employers in creating a robust andsustainable vocational training framework.
During the course of implementation, a total amount of Rs. 772.67 Crore was released to the implementing agencies, against which an expenditure of Rs. 711.68 Crore was incurred.
The STRIVE project began in December 2018 with an initial duration of 05 years, set to conclude in November 2023. However, the project was later extended by 18 months, ultimately
concluded on 31st May 2024.
Strive Outcome Achievement Report
STRIVE Closure Notice at DGT
STRIVE is a Central Sector Scheme (CSS) covering the following 4 result areas:
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Improved performance of ITI
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Increased Capacities of State Governments to support ITIs and Apprenticeship Training
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Improved Teaching and Learning
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Improved and Broadened Apprenticeship Training
Progress so far:
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34 States/UT have signed agreement to implement STRIVE
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A total of 424 ITI from 34 States/UTs have been selected to participate in the programme
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423 ITIs have signed Performance based grant agreement (PBGA)
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33 Industry Clusters (IC) from 12 states have been selected in to promote Apprenticeships
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A gender study was conducted in ITIs and industry clusters, as a result of which the female participation increased from baseline figure of 9.7 percent. to 20.5 percent.
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Capacity building workshops organized for ITI principals, IMC chairman, ICs and State officials with regard to various component of projects
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Baseline collation and correction is completed for the project ITI and state departments. Further, KPI/DLI verification for 2019-20, 2020-21 & 2021-22 have been completed.
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Workshop on Environmental and Social aspects under STRIVE for all SPIUs have been conducted in which 500+ officers attended in the national and regional level workshops.
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A cumulative amount of Rs 466 Crores has been released to Implementing agencies so far under the project and Rs. 258 crores have been utilized by these implementing agencies as on date
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More than 18,500 officials have been trained under NSQF compliance
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6 DLIs & 17 DLRs have been verified and USD 57.2 million has been claimed from the World Bank
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A pilot of tracer study was conducted in the state of Haryana to track the beneficiaries of the project. Other project states are also following the same.
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Model Career Progression guidelines for ITI trainers have been developed in consultation with stakeholders including ITI trainers, ITI Employee Associations, Industry bodies, State Directorates, the World Bank, and others.
Procurement Section:
Procurement Action Plan (PAP):
World Bank Mission/Joint Review Mission:
Tracer study
Improved and broadened Apprenticeship Training under Result Area(RA) 4: