1. education
2. distance learning

TRAINING THROUGH
DISTANCE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY
e-Kranti for Vocational Training
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGET)
Background
India faces the problem of low productivity in the manufacturing
sector due to lack of skill training among shop floor workers. As per
current statistics, only 10% of India’s workforce has any vocational
training, out of which only one-fourth (or 2.5% of workforce) has
any formal technical education. Even in this segment, certificate
level trained manpower is just above 50% which indicates shortage
of skilled shop floor workers.
Providing the current industry-relevant skill training to students
requires regularly updated syllabus and trainers who are trained in
the latest syllabus. However, there is a severe shortage of both
trainers and the capacity to train the trainers. Use of distance
learning technology to train trainers was conceived as a solution to
overcome the capacity constraints.
Ministry of Labour & Employment is setting up distance learning
infrastructure to provide quality training to both students and
trainers.
Objectives
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Accelerate the manpower development by training the trainers
with latest changes in curriculum through technology.
Have a cost effective program to train large number of trainers
and students without compromising on quality.
Satisfy the educational needs of trainers and students in
scattered communities covering large geographical areas of the
country.
Motivate trainers and students by increasing their interaction
with industry personnel and teachers from premier institutes.
The primary objective of Distance Learning Programs is
to increase training capacity with the help of technology.
Revamping of Syllabus
Ministry of Labour and Employment constituted Mentor Councils
in January 2014 to revamp courses to be run in 25 sectors. The
Mentor Councils have representatives from thought leaders among
various stakeholders viz. one of the top ten industries in the sector,
innovative entrepreneurswho have proved to be game-changers,
academic/professional institutions, champion ITIs for each of the
sectors and experts in delivering education and training through
modern methods like through use of IT, distance education etc.
First Mentor Council Meeting at New Delhi
11 sectors were identified as priority sectors and internal core
groups were created to tap the expertise of officers in the various
institutions of DGET. A review of curriculum, admission criteria,
course duration etc. was done and a revised curriculum was
recommended. To train the ITI trainers with the additional courses
in the revised curriculum, it was proposed to use distance learning
through technology.
Technology Used
Two way audio/video/data communication is required for effective
training. Ministry of Labour and Employment evaluated the
available technologies for distance learning and selected
communication over internet through AVIEW (Free for use
software developed by Amrita University under NMEICT).
AVIEW
Software
Teacher
Computer Server
SPOKE 1
AVIEW
Software
SPOKE 2
HUB
SPOKE 3
Hub & Spoke Model
AVIEW technology is used extensively for distance learning by
leading educational institutions such as IIT Bombay and IIT
Kharagpur. A hub and spoke model is used to train trainers. The
communication between hub and spoke is done over the internet
through AVIEW.
Hub:
The teacher end which contains studio
Spoke: The student end which is the remote center
National Coverage
10 Central Field Institutions of DGET were chosen as hubs and 194
government ITIs were chosen as spokes to ensurecountrywide
coverage.
DGET network of Hubs () and Spokes()
The spokes were chosen based on the number of ITI students in the
state and the area of the state. Reliable internet connectivity by
BSNL is provided to all the spokes. The hubs have joined the
prestigious NKN (National Knowledge Network) which is a panIndia knowledge network through robust and reliable connectivity.
Planning & Execution
Advisory Committee
An Advisory Committee for Distance Learning was constituted to
discuss various aspects of providing training using distance
learning technology and takes decisions for conducting and
improving programs. The committee has representatives from
States, Central Field Institutions, NIMI, Trade Testing Cell and
DGET Mentors as members and is chaired by DDG (AT).
To streamline distance learning related activities, a few key people
were nominated. Roles and responsibilities were assigned to them
and training (if, required) was provided.
Nodal Officer for State
One nodal officer was nominated by each state to improve the
communication between DGET and the State.
Nodal Officer for Hub and Spoke
Nodal officers were nominated at each hub and spoke to execute
the distance learning programs
Technical Coordinator for Hub andSpoke
Two technical coordinators were nominated at each hub and spoke
to handle and operate the equipment.
Kick Starting Distance Learning Programs
The first meeting on Distance Learning was held during March
2014. Thereafter, the process of evaluation of available
technologies, selection of hub and spoke locations, purchase of
equipment etc. started. As these activities required considerable
time, it was decided to start the providing training through hired
hubs and spokes and gradually move to own hubs and own spokes.
Mr. Alok Kumar (DG/JS) addressing the participants of the first distance learning
program – 18th June 2014 (http://youtu.be/BubfS6sTMCc)
The hubs of 4 NITTTRs at Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai and Kolkata
along with their spokes were hired for the pilot program (June
2014). The pilot program was an excellent learning opportunity for
the DGET staff from the experience of NITTTR hubs and spokes.
All the spokes are functional currently and the hubs are expected to
start working by the end of January 2015. The programs from
November 2014 onwards have used own spokes and hired hubs. It
is expected that the complete distance learning infrastructure of
the Ministry of Labour and Employment will be ready for use by
March 2015.
Hired hub at NITTTR Chennai
Spoke at ITI Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Hired hub at NITTTR Bhopal
Spoke at Gujarat
Achievements
10,000+ Trainers Trained
2-4 day programs were held on most months using the four
NITTTRs and spokes. States and spokes were chosen depending on
the number of ITI trainers (both government and private) available
in the vicinity. In total, 10,402 ITI trainers were trained covering
23 states and union territories through distance learning programs
since June 2014.
Cumulative Trainers Trained
12,000
10,402
10,000
9,038
200
180
160
7,896
140
8,000
120
5,363
6,000
4,000
2,000
4,598
100
75
3,061
14
56
52
13
12
17
19
80
60
40
12
0
20
0
Jun-14
Jul-14
Sep-14
Nov-14
Hired Spokes
Number of States
Dec-14
Jan-15
Own Spokes
Number of Spokes
Cumulative Trainers Trained
Guest Speakers from Industry, Academia and DGET
Quality speakers were chosen by DGET mentors for various trades.
Speakers from industry and academia were encouraged to provide
current industry relevant training.
Speaker from CII training trainers in Employability Skills
Guest Speakers invited from reputed organizations
Six Popular Sectors Covered
The 1st semester changes were trained to the ITI trainers through
distance learning programs from June 2014 – September 2014 and
programs for training trainers in 2 nd semester changes started in
November 2014. Training programs for the trades under 6 popular
sectors were held viz. Automobile, Production & Manufacturing,
Beauty & Wellness, Textile & Apparel, Construction and IT & ITES.
Sectorwise Training Days
5%
Automobile
7%
10%
33%
Production &
Manufacturing
Construction
IT & ITES
14%
Employability Skills
2%
Beauty & Wellness
29%
Word cloud of the trades covered
Textile & Apparel
High Feedback Rating
The participants have appreciated this new mode of training and
have given a high rating of 3.64/5.00 on an average.
“We now learn without expense and develop our technical
competencies” – Ms. KE Buvaneshwari
“The distance learning program is very useful to us. We will
impart the training received today to our students so that they
learn the latest technology” –Mr. S Sankaran, JTO, Fitter
“e-learning can also be called excellent-learning. It is the best
way to learn.” – Mr. M. Palanithangaraj, Salem Polytechnic ITI
Industry Collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between
Ministry of Labour & Employment and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. for
technology and knowledge partnership in distance learning.
Media Coverage
The local media covered the organization and success of distance
learning programs
Training topics under various trades
Semester 1: Production & Manufacturing
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5.
Occupational Safety and health
Environment pollution
Concept of 5S as applied to industry
Soft skills & Job role in industries
Fire and Firefighting equipment & First aid
Semester 1: Automobile
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2.
3.
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5.
6.
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Nondestructive Testing
Basic Electronics
Basic Electrical
Heat Treatment
Semester 1: Beauty & Wellness
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Basic corrective makeup, Makeup removal techniques
Function and types of skin, classification and identification of skin
problems
Client consultation
Skin analysis
Use of Vapozone, High frequency, Brushing unit, Galvanic, Ultra sonic
Vacuum & Spray, Faradic Current Contra action, Contra indication
and safety precaution
Semester 1: Textile & Apparel
1.
2.
Corel Draw
Draping Techniques
Semester 2: Automobile
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2.
3.
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5.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
Intake system turbocharger
Electronic diesel control
Testing of sensors & actuators
Exhaust system catalytic converter
Emission control standard
Emission control components
Electronic fuel injection
Air conditioning system
Car accessories
Hands on training on motor cycle
Semester 2: Production & Manufacturing
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Geometrical Test, Defects and remedies of Turning, Milling and
Grinding
Gear cutting operations and gear cutter nomenclature
Finishing processes such as Honning, lapping, polishing, buffing,
electro polishing, magnetic float polishing, barrel finishing and
abrasive flow
Brakes & braking mechanism used in machine tools
Preventive maintenance
Lubrication
Semester 2: Production & Manufacturing
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Basic elements of design
Aesthetic components of design
Factors considered in architecture design
Rain water harvesting
Multi split AC
Ductable split AC
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF)
Fundamental of computers (MS Office)
Estimation of interior material
Introduction of green building
Auto CAD
Introduction of 3D Max and Revit
Rendering of CAD drawing in photoshop
CNC wood working router
Domestic/commercial boilers for cooking
4 way diverts
Swimming pool
Bath tubs
Automatic water controller
Sensor urinal, cocks and taps
Water sprinkler system
EWC wall mounted with concealer flush tank
Bidets
Semester 2: Beauty & Wellness
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2.
3.
Facial with the help of brushing unit, galvanic and ultrasonic machines
Corrective makeup, Evening makeup, Party/ Bridal makeup
Hair coloring, Perming, Sectioning, Straightening/ Rebonding/
Smoothening, Strand test procedure.
Semester 2: Electronics
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2.
SMD soldering and desoldering of 2,3,4 terminal components
Circuit simulation software
Semester 2: Textile & Apparel
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2.
Sketching of dresses
Hand aari
Semester 2: IT & ITES
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2.
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Programming with VBA
Javascript
Accounting Software
Data Backup
Virus Removal
System Utilities
Windows Utilities
Junk file removal and Linux OS
Laptop PC
Semester 2: Fabrication
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2.
3.
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5.
Gas metal arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Other welding processes
Weld quality
Metalizing methods
List of Hubs
State
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Punjab
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Total
No. of
Hubs
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
10
Hub Location
ATI Mumbai
Apex Hi-Tech Bangalore
ATI Ludhiana
ATI Chennai
ATI EPI Hyderabad
ATI EPI Dehradun
ATI Kanpur, NVTI Noida
ATI Howrah, CSTARI Kolkata
List of Spokes
State
No. of
Spokes
Spoke Location
Andaman &
Nicobar
1
Andhra Pradesh
8
Arunachal Pradesh
1
Assam
4
Bihar
15
Chhattisgarh
Delhi
Goa
4
1
1
Gujarat
10
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and
Kashmir
4
4
Anantapur, Tenali, Podalakur,
Vishakhapatnam, Srikakulam,
Kakinada, Vijaywada, Tirupati
Yupia
Tinsukhia, Barpeta, Goalpara,
Karimganj
Bettiah, Muzarffarpur, Jahanabad,
Patna, Buxar, Dehari-On-Son, Munger,
Sitamari, Nawada, Bhagalpur, Katihar,
Farbisganj, Supoul, Darbhanga, Gaya
Raipur, Bilaspur, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon
Dheerpur
Vasco Mormugao
Maninagar, Planpur, Bhuj, Rajkot,
Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Bilmora, Surat,
Dahod, Tarsali
Rohtak, Hisar, Gurgaon, Ambala
Mandi, Shahpur, Shimla, Nalagarh
4
Srinagar, Anantnag, Udhampur, Jammu
Jharkhand
7
Karnataka
14
Kerala
Lakshadweep
3
1
Madhya Pradesh
12
Maharashtra
9
Port Blair
Dumka, Chaibasa, Ranchi, Jamshedpur,
Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Dhanbad
Kolar, Hubli, Chickmagalur, Gulbarga,
Tumkur, Mysore, Bellary, Karwar,
Belguam, Mangalore, Hassan, Bijapur,
Gadag, Bangalore
Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Kazhakuttam
Kavaratti
Jabalpur, Hoshangabad, Gwalior, Rewa,
Shahdol, Sagar, Indore, Khandwa,
Ujjain, Morena, Bhopal, Mandla
Nashik, Jalgaon, Aurangabad,
Bhandara, Amravati, Akola, Pune,
Solapur, Nagpur
State
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
No. of
Spokes
1
1
1
1
Orissa
10
Pondicherry
1
Punjab
4
Rajasthan
20
Sikkim
1
Tamil Nadu
10
Telangana
7
Tripura
1
Uttar Pradesh
25
Uttarakhand
3
West Bengal
5
Total
194
Spoke Location
Takyel
Shillong
Lunglei
Kohima
Bubaneshwar, Takatpur, Cuttack,
Anandpur, Ambaguda, Baragrh,
Talcher, Dhenkanal, Berhampur,
Bolangir
Puducherry
Amritsar, Roopnagar, Faridkot,
Bhatinda
Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Kota,
Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bharatpur,
Dungarpur, Jalore, Jhalawar, Chirawa,
Jodhpur, Paratapgarh, Sawaimadhopur,
Sikar, Sirohi, Udaipur, Hanumangarh,
Nagaur, Jaipur
Gangtok
Guindy, Trichy, Coimbatore, Madurai,
Salem, Thirunelveli, Hosur,
Thiruvannamalai, Ramanathapuram,
Cuddalore
Karimnagar, Nalgonda, Warangal,
Mahaboob Nagar, Nizamabad,
Hyderabad, Kothagudem,
Indranagar
Bijnor, Meerut, Rampur, Badaun,
Bareilly, Sitapur, Mathura, Agra,
Mainpuri, Kannauj, Mau, Kanpur,
Jhansi, Lucknow, Gonda, Banda,Deoria,
Varanasi, Fatehpur, Sultanpur,
Barabanki, Bhadohi, Maharajganj,
Gorakhpur, Faizabad
Dehradun, Tehri, Haldwani
Silliguri, Durgapur, Tollygunj, Suri,
Chhatna
Who we are
The Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGE&T) in
Ministry of Labour & Employment is the apex organization for
development and coordination at National level for the programs
relating to vocational training including Women's Vocational
Training and Employment Services. Industrial Training Institutes
are under the administrative and financial control of State
Governments or Union Territory Administrations. DGE&T also
operates Vocational Training Schemes in some of the specialized
areas through field institutes under its direct control.
Contact Us
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Directorate of Employment & Training
Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg
New Delhi – 110 001
Web: www.dget.nic.in