The scheme "Skill Testing & Certification" is a Suo-Moto Sub-Category of Programmes under the Umbrella Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Providers", Ministry of Tourism. In this scheme, financial assistance is provided to conduct Skilling and Re-Skilling Programmes.
The scheme "Skill Testing & Certification" is a Suo-Moto Sub-Category of Programmes under the Umbrella Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Providers", Ministry of Tourism. In this scheme, financial assistance is provided to conduct Skilling and Re-Skilling Programmes.
The scheme "Skill Testing & Certification" is a Suo-Moto Sub-Category of Programmes under the Umbrella Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Providers", Ministry of Tourism. In this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the to conduct Skilling (Capacity Building) and Re-Skilling (Capacity Enhancement) Programmes. In this scheme, education, training, and certification is provided to tourism service providers at every level through the CBSP Scheme.
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The main objectives of this initiative are to train and up-grade manpower at every stratum of service in order to -
1. Capitalize on the vast tourism potential of the country to the fullest.
1. Provide professional expertise to the local populace as well as create fresh opportunities for employment generation in the tourism sector both in urban as well as rural areas.
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Implementing Agencies -
Ministry of Tourism, India Tourism Offices, Institutes of Hotel Management and Food Craft Institutes including such institutes approved by the AICTE, Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, NCHMCT, Tourism Departments of State / UT Governments, State Tourism Development Corporations, India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), State/Central Training/academic Institutions and the academic & skill Training Institutes/registered organizations/entities in the private sector engaged in providing training in the hospitality and Tourism sector.
> *Benefits to the Institute -*******
The administrative expenses incurred by the implementing agencies towards organizing the training programmes under the guide training and other sectoral programmes (including tourism awareness programmes) shall be met by the MoT to the extent of 5% of the total estimated sanctioned training cost for a training confined to one city and
@10% for training involving more than one city.
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> Benefits to the Trainer -
1. ₹ 1500/- for guest faculty- for a class of 60 minutes duration.
1. ₹ 750/- for faculty/staff of Implementing Agency - for a session (of one-hour duration) subject to a ceiling of up to 30 days or 60 sessions in a year, whichever is lower.
1. ₹ 400/- for a student-trainer who provides training for a two-hour class.
1. Expenses on meals for trainers/trainees - Rs.100/- per person per day.
Note: Honoraria to the trainers should not exceed the amount prescribed in the scheme and should be within the overall cost of the programme.
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> Benefits to the Trainee -
1. For fresh entrants to the job market, the training duration is to be a minimum of 200 hours (including practical and/or on-the-job training) except where prescribed by any Statute.
1. Certificates should be provided to the trainees who have undergone the training by the concerned agency.
1. In order to ensure optimum use of institutional infrastructure, as also to attract service providers, the training classes shall preferably be organized in the evenings and on public holidays.
1. The money paid as Stipend to the successful trainee shall be transferred only to the individual beneficiary’s Aadhar-linked bank account through the PFMS.
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> List of the Nature of Training -
Health & Personal Hygiene, Cleanliness, Basic Service techniques. Cooking Techniques, Garbage Disposal, Etiquette and basic manners, and basic nutrition values. Energy saving and nutrition saving techniques. Basic tourism awareness. Presentation and Communication skills, Behaviour Skills, First Aid, handling of accidents, Client Handling & Behaviour Skills, Sensitization to HIV/AIDS, Skill Development in general for fresh candidates, Specialised skill development,
including language courses for fresh as well as existing service providers, Awareness Programmes, Basic Skill upgradation in general for existing service providers, Tourist police training programmes Training of Trainers programmes. Developing skills in product presentation in rural tourism. This list is only illustrative and not exhaustive.
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> List of the Training Programmes -
Bearers, bartenders, Cooks, stewards, Receptionists, Information Providers, Drivers, Govt. Staff who come in contact with tourists, Supervisors, Guides, Travel Assistants, Managers for small Hotels, Bakers & Confectioners, Catering staff, Meal Providers, Tour Escort/assistants, Reservation and ticketing assistants, Housekeepers, Event management supervisors, Hospital housekeepers, Interior designers, Florist, Tourism Staff of Central and State Departments, Tourism facility Planners and management staff, Guides, Tourism facilitator/runner, Foreign language interpreters, Naturalists, rural artisans/craftsmen/entertainers, tourist police, teachers, administrators and planners etc. This list is only illustrative and not exhaustive
Check the official website for the required-document list.
Step 1: Offline — Step 1
Eligible candidates can obtain application forms from the Institute office or from Institute's Website.
Step 2: Offline — Step 2
The applicant should submit the duly filled application form along with all the documents and application fees. <br> For the Implementing Agency (Institute) - The Implementing agency will send the proposal in the prescribed format, along with the required documents to the Ministry of Tourism.
This scheme aims to train, re-skill, and certify tourism service providers at various levels to improve their professionalism, enhance employment opportunities, and capitalize on India's tourism potential.
Trainees must: - Be above 18 years of age- Have passed Class 8th- Submit relevant documents including Aadhaar, proof of age, and educational qualification. <br>
The scheme covers both general and specialized training, including: - Cooking, housekeeping, bartending, guiding, event management, foreign languages, basic hospitality skills, and tourist police training. - Sensitization and awareness programmes, including first aid, behavior skills, and health & hygiene.
For fresh entrants, the minimum training duration is 200 hours, including practical/on-the-job training. <br>
- Training and certification- Stipend transferred to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts- Daily meals worth ₹100 per trainee- Certification upon 80% attendance and completion of training
- Trainers (Guest faculty): ₹1,500 per hour- Faculty/staff: ₹750 per hour (max 60 sessions/year)- Student-trainers: ₹400 for 2-hour sessions- Implementing agencies receive 5% to 10% administrative expenses, depending on training location coverage
These include: - Government and private institutes like IHMs, FCIs, ITDC, NCHMCT, State Tourism Departments- AICTE-approved hospitality institutes- Registered private training entities in the tourism and hospitality sector
- Aadhaar Card - Proof of Identity & Address - Proof of Age - Class 8th or higher mark sheet - Passport-size photo - Bank details (Aadhaar-linked account)
Selection must be transparent Same candidate cannot be selected again Minimum 80% attendance is required for certification Feedback and session monitoring are mandatory for accountability <br>
Trainees: 1. Collect application form from institute/website1. Submit filled form with necessary documents Institutes: 1. Submit a detailed proposal and training calendar to the Ministry of Tourism1. Post-approval, maintain proper records, submit utilization certificates, training reports, feedback, and photo/video evidence
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