Project ProposalUnder

AAJEEVIKA SKILLS FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS OF ASSAM

Submitted toAAJEEVIKA SKILLS

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Institute for Integrated Rural Development(An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation)IIRD Complex, Bye-Pass Road, Shanan, Sanjauli, Shimla 6, H.P.www.iirdshimla.org

PURPOSE FOR PARTICIPATION.

To address the existing unemployment through Skill Development programs in association with MoRD which are inherent to Sustainable Employment, with our innovative ideas.ACHIEVEMENT AIMED We Aim to place all the Productive social assets, the youth of Assam, in an organized sector by providing /imparting the basic skills required for the employment in different sectors ,which in turn can help the to reduce the poverty.

Organization Overview of Institute for Integrated Rural Development (IIRD), Shimla.

The Institute for Integrated Rural Development (IIRD), Shimla is a non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 2004.A non-profit making organization, IIRD is dedicated for bringing rural prosperity through research and studies, training and capacity building, programme implementation and technical support and institutional networking in the national and global perspective. The organization facilitates the collaboration between local communities, investigators, national authorities and private institutions. In its vision the aspect of local people is very important. Therefore, in all projects local people are taken into account. By respecting customs and traditional knowledge and without danger for the environment, IIRD tries to improve the quality of life of local populations (indigenous communities, rural people.

IIRD also envisages contributing meaningfully towards rapid sustainable development of the people by gaining international quality standards and becoming a well-known, established and reliable destination for developmental solutions.

IIRD Organizational Structure

Mission of IIRDThe organization seeks to work through research, capacity building, technical support and institutional networking in the national and global perspective.Objectives for 12th Five Year Plan Period of IIRD To promote an autonomous Skill Development University, preferably in Central part of the country. To develop a network of minimum 1, 00,000 beneficiaries and promote the spirit of volunteerism and service to nation and humanity. To convert 10 thematic centres as Centre of Excellence in their respective areas along with making them into autonomous companies, as IIRD Subsidiaries. To have a network of 1000 associates / experts / contributors to IIRD initiatives. To establish effective and operational linkages internationally for the promotion of applied research and need based interventions in areas of socio-economic development at least in 5 countries.IIRD has many missions that are successfully running under its umbrella:A. IIRD Mission for Participatory Governance and Public WelfareThe Mission for Participatory Governance and Public Welfare focuses on developing capacity of officials involved in delivering governance to users and public at large, including welfare mechanisms. The Mission has the following centers:i) Centre for Urban Governance (CUG) ii) Area of operation:Urbanization, Public Administration, Governance, Private Sector Development, Liberalization- Privatization- Globalization of Economic Resources, Population, Public Finance, Civil Developments, etc.ii)Centre for Local Self Governance (CLSG) Area of operation:Integrated planning and rural development, Panchayati Raj, Rural resource engineering for better provision of urban services in rural areas, public welfare.iii)Centre for Disaster Management (CDM) Area of operation:Critical infrastructure planning, Governance and public safety, Industrial safety, Natural and environmental hazards, Disaster management planning and operations.2.5. B. IIRD Mission for Environment Protection and Eco-friendly LivelihoodThe Mission for Environment Protection and Eco-friendly Livelihood focuses on initiating efforts to protect the environment and promote eco-friendly living. The mission also encourages the use of renewable energy resources, like solar, hydro and wind energy, and use of sustainable agricultural practices. The Mission has the following centers associated with it:

i)Centre for Natural Resource Management (CNRM) Area of operation:Area of Operation:Natural Resources identification and maintenance, Watershed management, forestry and conservation of natural resources, Afforestation and agriculture impact management, Resources development planning and bio-diversity, Habitat management.ii)Centre for Environment and Climate Change (CECC) Area of Operation:Human development and Environmental Impact Assessment, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Climate adaptation, Climate change and development alternatives, CDM, Carbon Credit, Environment compatibility certifications and ISO.iii)Centre for Livelihood and Micro Finance (CLMF) Area of Operation:Organic Farming, Agro-business, livelihood, social entrepreneurship, Small and cottage industries, trade and commerce for livelihood alternatives, intervention for commercial development.C. IIRD Mission for Model Development and Humane EngineeringThe Mission for Model Development and Humane Engineering focuses on developing and promoting model villages as well as using technology for development of engineering solutions for bettering lives of many individuals. The Mission has the following centers and sub-missions:i)Centre for Technology and Innovation (CTI) Area of Operation:Technology and humane engineering, IT support system, software development, Low cost technology innovation and promotion.ii)IIRD Sub-Missions Integrated District Planning (IDP) (Chamba) Integrated Decentralised District Planning Integrated planning and resource mobilization.

iii)IIRD Sub-Missions Integrated Village Development (IVD) (Sholi) Integrated Village Development Model Integrated planning and resource mobilization.D. IIRD Mission for Livelihood PromotionThe Mission for Livelihood Promotion focuses on enhancing the skills of individuals so that they are able to sustain themselves. This is done by training them on vocational skills and entrepreneurship so that they are able to get a job or start a venture. The Mission has the following centers associated with it.i)Centre for Career Studies (CCS) Area of Operation:School education, Higher education, Finishing schools and Career studies, Capacity building courses, Executive education, Awards and Certifications, Knowledge services for career development.ii)Centre for Tourism Promotion (CTP) Area of Operation:Thematic tourism services, Global Network of tour operators, Tour management, Knowledge services and linkages.iii)Centre for Entrepreneurship and Skill Development (CESD) Area of Operation:Entrepreneurship development and business incubation, Skill mapping, Support services for Banking and regulatory services, Business partnering and turnkey operations, Business management services, Business modelling and business innovation, Business and economic Research.

INTRODUCTION

Assam is situated at the heart of northeast India spreading an area of 78,438.00 square Kilometers comprising 27 districts. The inhabitants of Assam are a broad racial Intermixture of Mongolian, Indo-Burmese, Indo-Iranian and Aryan origin. The hilly tracks of Assam are mostly inhabited by the tribes of Mongolian origin. This broad racial intermixture is the native of the state of Assam, called their language and the people Asomiya or Assamese which is also the state language of Assam. Assamese or Asomiya (Axomiya) has got its different definitions with the attempts to define it on the linguistic, cultural or ethnic basis. The state has the largest number of tribes within their variety in tradition, culture, dresses, and exotic way of life. Most tribes have their own languages. Bodo (or Kachari), Karbi, Kosh-Rajbanshi, Miri/Mishing, Mishimi, Rabha, Dimasa, Tiwa, Deori are some of these tribes exhibiting variety in tradition, culture, dresses, and exotic way of life.

POPULATION:

According to the 2011 census, population of Assam is 31,169,272, which is 2.58 percent of Indias population comprising of 1,210,193,422. Male population of Assam is 15,954,927 whereas female population is 15,214,345. Assamese-speaking Hindus represent two-thirds of the state's population and indigenous Tibeto-Burman tribal groups make up another 16 percent of the total (estimate). More than 40 percent of Assam's population is thought to be of migrant origin.

Economy:

About 63% of the states working force is engaged in agriculture and allied activities. More than 79% of the total cropped area is utilized for food crops production. Rice is the principal food crop. Jute, tea, cotton, oilseeds, sugarcane, potato and fruits are the main cash crops. Forest account for 22.41% of the total area of the state. Assams tea gardens produce just over half of the countrys tea and contributes about one sixth of the worlds entire tea production. Assam holds a unique position in respect to mineral oil production. Coal, limestone, refractory clay, dolomite and natural gas are the other minerals found in the state. Extensive oil reserves were found in the 19th century and Digboi became the site of Asias first oil refinery.

Literacy Rate:

Assam is a state in northeastern India. In 2011, the literacy rate of Assam was estimated to be73.18%(78.81%male and 67.27% female). The literacy rate of Assam is slightly below the national average of 74.04%.

Unemployment in Assam:

Assam currently has 1.08 million unemployed youth which is likely to increase to around 1.47 million by 2012, according to the 2011 census. The rate of increase in unemployment in Assam is the highest among all the northeastern states taken together.A study conducted by Ranjit Barthakur of Balipara Tract and Frontier Foundation reveals that 70 percent of the 45 million population in the north east live in Assam. If the unemployment rate remains unchanged, there will be around 2.5 million unemployed people in Assam by 2022, says the study.It has been estimated that certain sectors would have to the potential to create new jobs by 2022. Sectors like infrastructure development, education, tourism, healthcare, water, agriculture, biodiversity and security and surveillance technology would have an estimated 14 million new jobs by 2022, this having the potential of guaranteeing jobs to a large number of trained unemployed youth in the region,

He also said that there was an urgent need for capacity development in those areas to develop the skills. This could be achieved by developing a curriculum, identifying and developing the training sites, establishing standards and guidelines to develop credibility of the training and establishment of centers of excellence,

"Lack of expertise among our youths means that we have to bring even semi-skilled workers from other states for working in major projects likeGas Crackerin Lepetkata. We need to change the pattern of education and put more emphasis on skill development," he said at a programme here."The state government is planning to upgrade ITIs and all such centers within the 12th Plan period and our target is to get over the problem of skill shortage within the next five years," he said.He said that with the change in habit and rise in income levels, demand for professionals in service like plumbing, fashion, furniture making, agri-industry and vehicle repair and maintenance.Assam government is planning to set up multi-disciplinary skill training centers in all the 219 blocks across the state within the current12th Five Year Plan period (2012-17), State Industry and Commerce Minister said in the programme.The first five such centers will be operational within months and 23 will be operational by end of the current financial year, he said."Training will be provided by private sector groups with expertise in the relevant trades. We have identified 50 trades, which are not taught in ITIs, which will be taken up at multi-disciplinary centers,"District Wise Population, Literacy Rate and Skilling Opportunity:

S.NoDistrict NamePopulationLiteracy RateSkilling Opportunities/potential sectors

1Barpetta16,93,19065%Horticulture, Handloom,Handicrafts

2Bongaigaon7,32,63970.4%Tourism

3Cachar17,36,31980.3%Construction, Tourism

4Darrang9,08,09065.55%Construction, Horticulture, Food processing

5Dhemaji6,88,07769.07%Construction

6Dhubri19,48,63259.4%Construction

7Dibrugrah13,27,74876.2%Tea, Plastic

8Goalpora10,08,95968.7%Handloom/Handicrafts

9Golaghat10,58,67478.3%Construction, Tourism

10Hailakhandi6,59,26075.3%Handloom/Handicrafts

11Jorhat10,91,29583.4%Tourism

12Kampur35,96,09273%Sericulture, Tourism, ITES

13Krbi Anglong9,65,28073%Construction, Handicrafts

14Karimnagar12,17,00779.2%Handloom/Handicrafts

15Kakrajhar8,86,99966.6%Construction, Handloom/Handicrafts

16Lakhimpur10,40,64478.39%Horticulture, Handloom,Handicrafts

17Marigaon9,57,85369.73%Construction, Handloom, Fishries

18Nagaon23,26,00673.8%Handloom/Handicrafts, Perfume

19Nalbari7.69,91979.9%Handloom/Handicrafts, Food processing

20North Cacher Hills2,13,52979%Construction, Handloom/Handicrafts

21Sibsagar11,50,25381.4%Tourism, Handloom/Handicrafts

22Sonitpur19,25,97570%Handloom/Handicrafts, Horticulture

23Tinsukia13,16,94871%Tourism, Handloom/Handicrafts

IDENTIFIED AREAS FOR SKILLING IN HOSPITALITY

Hospitality Assam is a tourism destination for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, leisure tourists, and photographers from all over the world. Over 99 per cent of the tourists in Assam are domestic, while remaining are foreign. Between 2002 and 2008, number of domestic tourists has increased at a CAGR of 15 per cent, while the number of foreign tourists has increased at a CAGR of 12 per cent. Assam Tourism Development Corporation has the prime responsibility for development of tourism in the state.

7.7(a) Skill mapping and gap analysis: Hospitality sector Entity Role Expected competencies Skill gaps

Tour operators / travel guides and logistic providers Ability to create attractive local tourist package Ability to provide uninterrupted logistics support

Market understanding Ability to brand Event management Route planning and optimisation Excellent sales and marketing Ability to develop attractive pricing strategy Ability to liaison with airline, hotels and local community Ability to manage tourist expectations Customer Relationship Management Computer skills; soft skills Understanding of local and English speaking skills

Lack of soft skills Inability to speak in English Inability to plan tours Inability to brand No tie ups with hotels Poor customer relationship management Most of the tour operators for Assam are based in states outside Assam, as these services are lacking in Assam.

Hotels Ability to provide customer service Ability to perform multi-functions

Understanding of local language and English speaking skills Customer relationship management Excellent trouble shooting skills Understanding of cultural differences Understanding of hotel functions, including procurement of raw material, cooking etc. Computer skills Ability to maintain financial records Ability to maintain business etiquette

Inability to speak in English Low computer literacy Lack trouble shooting skills Lack understanding of cultural differences

SKILL GAP ANALYSIS OF ASSSAMAssam is known for its rich culture and diversity. It attained statehood in 1947 and is the fulcrum of the North Eastern Region, in terms of the connectivity, economic activity and location. The total land area is 78,550 sq km and it has a population of 31,169,272 people (Census 2011).The GSDP of Assam is about Rs 75,082 crore, at constant prices. In the last six years to 2005-11, the Assams GSDP has grown at a CAGR of 5.8 per cent, from Rs 53,398 crore in 2004-05. The Assam GSDP growth rate is lower than that of India GSDP growth rate (8.6 per cent).

Overall, the tertiary sector share has grown over the years, while the primary sector share has decreased between 2004-05 and 2010-11. The services sector, particularly, hotels, trade and restaurants, public administration and storage are the key drivers of tertiary share growth. In the coming years, other services such as education and healthcare are expected to play a key role in this sector. Assam has 27 districts. Of these Sivsagar, Dibrugarh, Kamrup (M), Tinsukia, Kamrup, Nagaon, Jorhat and Cachar contribute to over 50 per cent to the GSDP.Assam is also the state with the maximum number of SSIs. Cumulatively, as of 2009-2010, Assam had 32,984 SSIs, with an employment of 167,216 persons. Over 50 per cent of these SSIs are involved in engineering and textile based industries alone. Majority of these SSIs are concentrated in the Kamrup district. In the last 10 years, the number of registered manufacturing units has increased at a CAGR of 5.2 per cent, while the employment in the same has increased by 3.7 per cent.Thrust areas have been identified under the Industrial Policy of Assam, 2008-2013 which will provide local employment. These sectors/areas are:

Multi-cropping Tea Plywood Agarwood oil Silk Bamboo Horticulture Food processing Oil/gas/coal Tourism

Upcoming projects in Assam

Project Promoter Status

Printed books unit in Kamrup district

Bhabani Print & Publication Ltd Planning

Wagons manufacturing unit at Amingaon, Guwahati in Kamrup

North East Frontier Railway Under Execution

Water treatment plant at Sibasagar

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Planning

A 150,000 TPA coal washery at Ambhar, Kamrup

Pride Coke Pvt Ltd

Planning

A 1.6 MTPA cement grinding unit and a 10 MW ABFC based CPP at Mirza, Kamrup Cement Manufacturing Co Ltd Planning

Construction of directorate complex at Betkuchi, Guwahati

Government of Assam Planning

A one-million-tonne cement plant at Umrangsu, North Cachar hills Birla Corporation Planning

Construction of substations at Kamrup and Sonitpur districts

Assam Electronics Devp. Cropn. Planning

A 2.48 Mw Biogas Based Power Unit Cleanopolis Energy Systems India Under Execution

Infrastructure: Assam has better infrastructure than most other states in the North East. Construction activity has picked up in the last few years and the Government is focusing on development of roads, railways and telecom infrastructure. Social infrastructure including health and education is mostly concentrated in Guwahati. Students prefer to move out for education either to Upper and Lower Assam to pursue education, with cities in Upper Assam like Jorhat being considered as the education capital of Assam. For vocational training, the State has nine polytechnics and 23 ITIs. The courses and trades offered are in line with domestic demand, which is much higher than the number of seats available in these institutes

SWOT ANALYSIS FPR ASSAM: DOMESTIC DEMAND IN ASSAM SectorFactor endowments Policy Thrust Market Potential Historical Presence Availability and quality of training Centre Time taken to train* Employment opportunities**

Livelihood Opportunities

Agriculture Low -

Fishery Low -

Animal Husbandry Low -

Sectors for domestic demand

Sericulture Medium High

Handicrafts Medium Medium

Horticulture High High

Tea High High

Food Processing Low High

Hospitality Medium Low

IT/ITES High Medium

Forest based, bamboo Low High

Oil, gas and plastic High High

Construction Low to Medium High

Healthcare Medium to High Low

Other services: Motor Repair Low Low to High

Low: Up to one year; Medium: One to two years; High: More than two years. ** Low: Incremental employment potential of 0 to 1,500 persons; Medium: 1500 to 3,000 persons; High: More than 3,000

Type of skilling required in identified sectors

The identified sectors require skilling across three categories viz. Specialty, New skills or Skill up gradationTYPES OF SKILLING REQUIRED.

SKILL GAP ANALYSIS IN ASSAM

The sectors which I have chosen for the skill gap analysis are1. Construction2. Hospitality3. Data Entry operatorAs mentioned earlier there are many projects which are coming up in Assam, which intern will definitely require the skilled man power.So for the above mentioned Three sectors the demand and supply will be,Sector2011(in thousands)2021(in thousands)Skill Gap(in thousands)

Horticulture

223397 174

Hospitality44 82 39

ITES

3

30

27

So keeping above mentioned things in mind, there is an urgent need to provide and up gradation of skills to narrow down the gap between the demand and supply in coming years. The way projects are coming up in Assam, they will generate the enormous employment locally from which they will be requiring all types of people from semi-skilled new skilled and skill up gradation to match up with the requirements.

Skill developmentFinancial Aspect

1. Project Completion Schedule:Distt.

ABC

Total Target2000

Year 1Year 2

Center 1630420

center 2530420

MonthMonth wise Target

Center 1TotalCenter 2Total

121021000

2

3

4Mobilization& Placements

5210210210210

6

7

8Mobilization & Placements

9210210210210

11

12

13Mobilization & Placements

14210210210210

15

16

17Mobilization & Placements

18210210210210

19

20

21Mobilization & Placements

2211011000

23

24

25Placement & Completion of Project

Domain Wise Break-up:S. No.Proposed CourseDuration of CourseTotal No of Training daysTotal no of OJT daysTrade Specific training (Hours)

1Hospitality3 months7515225

2Data Entry Operator3 months7515225

3Construction3 months7515225

Supportive Domains

1Communicative English3 months7560

2ITES

3 months75

80

TRADE WISE BREAKUP:S. noTrade wise Breakup

1Hospitality666

2Data Entry Operator668

3Construction666

3. Man power Recruitment plan for the projectSalary:ExpensesMinimumAverageMaximumTotal employeesTotal salary exp

Salaries :-

Trainer's Salary10,00015,00020,000690000

Master Trainer's Salary15,00022,50030,000122500

Center In charge15,00020,00025,000120000

Office Assistant6,0008,00010,000216000

MIS Head Staff Salary20,00025,00025,000125000

MIS Staff Salary15,00017,50020,000235000

Operation Team Staff's Salary20,00030,00040,000260000

Placement Coordinator20,00025,00030,000125000

Community Mobilizers15,00012,50020,000225000

Total Expenditure Incurred on Salary :-136,000175,500220,000318500

Total Expenditure: 318500

4. Capital Expenditure:Rent:Min RentAverageMaxAreaTotal

Class room101520(Per Sq. Feet per month)4000 sq. ft60000

Capital Expenditure + Estimate Expenditure Incurred for Training centreCost of various items required in a residential Training CentreThe items exclude domain specific equipment required for a trade

ParticularsAmount

Equipment Infrastructure

Generator 20KVA250000.00

Biometrics23000.00

CCTV( Per Centre 3)40000.00

Computer & 3 in 1Printer for Office37000.00

Almirah6000.00

Office Chair1400.00

Office Computer Table(2X3)1700.00

Visitor Chair2400.00

Office Table(3x4)2000.00

Fan8*4=32 fan for class+6 for office@Rs 1500*38= Rs.57000.00

Tube light10,000.00

Academic Infrastructure

LCD(50')45000.00

Student Chair with Arm15000.00

Trainer Table(1each in a class * 4)=4 table@Rs12004800.00

Writing Board(1 each in a class* 4)=4@ Rs8003200.00

Projector and Screen= 2*30,00060,000.00

Equipment at the IT Lab

Computer for IT Lab(35*20,000)70000.00

Internet Connection(1mbps for 35 computers)8000.00

Other Infrastructure

RO15000.00

First Aid2000.00

Fire Extinguisher4000.00

Physical Infrastructure

Class rooms (10 Sq. ft. per trainee space should be-

available)

Domain labs (10 Sq. ft. per trainee space should be-

available)

IT labs (10 Sq. ft. per trainee space should be-

available)

Reception room-

Office room-

Counselling Room

Store Room-

Toilets-

Washbasin-

Urinals-

Electrical Fittings24000.00

Partition Work73000.00

Computer Lab24000.00

Other Mis Expenses4800.00

Total Cost incurred for setting of Training centre = 1133000 * 2 =2266000