Skill training to be provided for people working in textile sectors in Haryana

Skill training to be provided for as many as 20,000 persons working in the textiles sector in Haryana by the Technical Education Department during 2015-16 and 2016-17 financial years under the Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS).

This scheme will be implemented in seven districts of Panipat, Bhiwani, Hisar, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Ambala and Rohtak.

The skill training would be provided through empanelled training providers in the sectors of weaving, spinning, knitting, garments, dyeing, block printing, embroidery, handloom and carpet, an official release said here today.

For the training, existing infrastructure of polytechnics would be utilised. Registration charges of Rs 500 per trainee would be charged and stipend of Rs 1,000 would be given to them after successful completion of the training.

The duration of the training would be around four to six months and the cost of training would be borne by the government.

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