SPRINGSkills Program for Inclusive Growth

Presentation by Dr.N.V.R.Nathannvrnathan@gmail.com

IL&FS Cluster Development Initiative Limited

What is SPRING?• It is a large scale and demand

driven skills training and placement programs, particularly for BPL families

• It is aimed to benefit the BPL youths from the growing economy while also benefitting the employing industries by providing them skilled manpower at a minimal cost

• It is managed by IL&FS Cluster Development Initiatives Ltd (ICDI) and supported by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India and the Garments & Apparel Industry

Context• The Indian textiles and clothing industry is

poised to achieve a turnover of US$85 billion by 2010,

• However, gap in the demand and the supply of skilled manpower is expected to be 2 million by 2010.

• The present institutional structure is inadequate to meet this huge shortage of skilled manpower, both in quantitative and qualitative terms.

• Also, with economy growing at a rate of 9% per annum, there is a need to ensure that this growth is inclusive, in order to have positive impact on poverty levels.

• As apparel industry employs people at shop floor level with low levels of education and skills, specifically suited for women, there can be convergence between the requirement of skilled manpower for apparel industry and poverty alleviation objective of the Government.

• This possibility of convergence has led to the birth of SPRING!

Objectives & Targets

• Objectives

To meet the skill requirements of the apparel industry and to create gainful employment opportunities for rural BPL families in apparel industry through Public Private Partnership

• Target

To train and place 5 lakh rural BPL youth in the next 5 years

• Our first initiative within the larger vision of SPRING

• ‘Industrial Sewing Machine Operator Program (ISMOP)’- our first training product within SEAM

Skills for Employment in Apparel ManufacturingSPRING

SEAM

ISMOP

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator Training Program- FEATURES• Imparts basic skills necessary to become a shop floor

level operator, so that the initial wages are at least equal to the prescribed minimum wages

• 1-month duration – includes 100+ hours practical work on Industry standard Juki & Pegasus machines

• Multi-media Training Content, developed with Industry input, to meet global best practices

• Modules include Basics of Sewing Operations; Sewing machine folders and attachments; specific product related modules

• Also focuses on the softer side of the training, e.g., health & hygiene, social security, self-management, workplace etiquette, group/team behavior etc

• Customizable training content to meet the specific

needs of a given cluster or any large scale employer.

• Assured placement for every trainee. Pre-requisite of the program is the commitment of the industry to employ the trained persons

• Is being conducted in various states under which 30,000 rural BPL youth will be trained and placed in the industry on a pilot basis

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator Training Program- OPERATIONAL NORMS• Training is conducted in two batches

from 8am to 8pm.

• Each batch has 32 machines and equal number of students

• Each batch will undergo daily 6 hours of training for one month

• The training shall be conducted on all the days in a month, except Sunday

Who could be a Trainee?• Men and women in the age

group of 18-30 years

• At least 5th/8th class pass

• From rural BPL families as per the list maintained by the District Rural Development Agency of the concerned district

• Willing and committed to join as sewing machine operators soon after the training is over

• Preferably, 1/3rds of the trainees to be women

Selection of the Trainees• They under-go finger

dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and color blindness tests before they are short-listed to participate

• The selection of the trainees shall be done in the presence of a four member team comprising of the representatives of the employer, DRDA / Panchayat, IL&FS CDI and Training Partner

• Selection takes place before the training

From where We can get Trainees?•Candidates

sponsored by DRDAs/PRI institutions

•Candidates sponsored by industry

•Open interviews

Course ContentMODULE 1

Introduction to Sewing Machines Theory

MODULE 2

Working on Machines – Dos and Donts

Theory/ Practical

MODULE 3

Basics of Machine Operations Practical

MODULE 4

Attaching Needles & threads Practical

MODULE 5

Different kinds of Sewing Theory/ Practical

MODULE 6

Work sheets Practical

MODULE 7

Aids for Sewing Practical

MODULE 8

Stitch Formation Practical

MODULE 9

Sewing Skills on Fabrics Theory/ Practical

MODULE 10

Construction of Men's Shirts - assembly

Theory/ Practical

MODULE 11

Construction of Men's Trousers- assembly

Theory/ Practical

MODULE 12

Construction of Men's Polo shirts – Knits

Theory/ Practical

MODULE 13

Team Building, Motivation, Attitude

Theory/ Group Exercise

MODULE 14

Self management, Stress control Theory/ Group Exercise

MODULE 15

Social Security, savings & insurance

Theory/ Group Exercise

MODULE 16

Health & Hygiene – Work place requirement , Family Planning & Awareness of HIV/AIDS

Theory/ Group Exercise

On-training Assessment • Trainees are assessed

weekly through a process developed by Methods Workshop, South Africa

• On completion of the program trainees’ proficiency standard is checked and they are certified accordingly

Training Accreditations

•Bangalore University

•JUKI

•Methods Workshop Apparel India Pvt Ltd (South Africa)

Technology Support• Juki (Japan)

• Pegasus (Singapore)

• IIGM (Bangalore)

• IETS (Mumbai)

• GTZ (Germany)

Who are our Trainers • Minimum educational qualification of pass in

Higher Secondary (10+2) or ITI trade certificate after 10th or equivalent (Diploma holder/ Graduates desirable)

• Minimum two years work experience in garment industrial activity or in the garment training institute as trainer

• Know how to sew garment independently using various industrial machines

• Knowledge of power driven sewing machines and safety requirements

• Knowledge of measurements of garments

• Knowledge of fabrics (desirable)

• Knowledge of Pattern making/cutting/draping (desirable)

• Aptitude to train people

• Good motivator & Team Player

• Willingness to learn

Training of Trainers (TOT)• Four week TOT is

given to all the trainers before they act as trainers for the program

• ILFS CDI/APPTEX arranges for the TOT

• Done in technical collaboration with IIGM/Juki and ILFS ETS

• Done to ensure standard and uniformity

Basic Requirements of a Training Center• Building – covered area 2000 sq

ft

• Machines & Equipment

• Multi-media teaching aids and learning material Qualified & Experienced Trainers

• Power, Water & Restroom Facilities

• Lighting & Ventilation

• Consumables (cloth, thread, clippers, paper)

Framework of the Training Program

Process Flow Chart of the Program

By SPV/TPs/PEs/ DRDA/PRIs

By SPV

Placement

Need Analysis of the industry for skilled manpower/Identification of prospective Employer

Identification of Training Partners

Identification of potential catchments area

Identification of BPL trainees in the identified catchment area

Screening & selection of the trainees

Training of the trainees

Examination & Certification

By TPs/PEs supported by SPV

By SPV/TPs/PEs/ Certification

Partners

PEs/Industry facilitated by SPV

Stakeholders• BPL Trainees

• DRDAs/Panchayats

• Seeking Industries

• Training Partners

• IL&FS CDI represented by APPTEX (a Special Purpose Vehicle Company instituted for the purpose)

• Ministry of Rural Development

Who could be our Training Partners?Agencies

• having aptitude and capability to conduct training as per set standards

• which share the vision and mission of this national skills development initiative

• Which are ready to assist in creating awareness of this program among the target BPL population

• which can ensure the participation and attendance of the selected trainees for training

• which can engage and deploy qualified trainers (who would be specially trained by IL&FS CDI /APPTEX)

• which can do necessary administrative work to ensure and achieve training objectives

Potential Training Partners

Training Centers

State Government Institutions

Institutions attached with Ministry of Textiles

NGOs/ Private institutions

Industry Associations

ITIs, Polytechnics

ATDCs/ WSCs/ PSCs

Pvt Engg Colleges/ polytechnics/Training Institutions

TEA

Individual Apparel Entrepreneurs

Training Partners

Potential Industry Partners•Garment and Apparel

Manufacturers

•Garment and Apparel Exporters

•Knitwear Industries

Role of ILFS CDI/APPTEXTHROUGH ALL OPTIONS OF COLLABORATION

• Provide Machinery and equipment

• Provide Teaching aids and learning material

• Conduct Train-the Trainers (TOT) to prepare faculty

• Facilitate interface with Govt. Departments and Rural Development agencies – for identification of space and identification of target group

• Facilitate job placement of trainees after completion of course

• An amount of Rs.1500 as stipend to the trainees. Out of this Rs.1000 to be spent towards travel and refreshments of the trainees by providing bus passes, lunch coupons etc. Remaining Rs. 500 to be paid after one month of employment. However, this can be customized to meet the local conditions of the training centers

Training Cost• The cost of training 5 lakh persons over next

5 years is estimated to be Rs. 12,674 per person

• The GOl (Ministry of Rural Development) would share Rs.9500 per person out of special SGSY projects

• The recruiting industry would pay Rs. 1500 per trainee.

• ILFS CDI/APPTEX manages the remaining amount of Rs. 1674 through licensing of multi-media content to private commercial training institutes as well as cross-subsidy from any surplus for training of persons from ABL families who may opt to pay for their training.

Envisaged Benefits to the Industries• Gets skilled and internationally

accredited manpower at a bare minimum cost of Rs. 1500/- per incumbent which results in

–Less of faults, damage, and wastage of material

–Time efficiency and higher resource utilization

–Higher production rate

–Higher quality and standard

–Professional work environment

• These together more than cover the investment made

Efforts and Achievements so far….

Confirmed Trainee RequirementsState/Clusters

No. of CompaniesGuaranteed for employment

No. of Trainees required by Mar ‘09

Andra Pradesh

9 2500

Karnataka 11 4500

TamilNadu 23 6500

Gujarat 5 1500

T O T A L 15000

Important Milestones so far•55 no. of training centers

operational

•18000 no. of trainees trained

•15500 no. of trainees recruited

•84 no. of industry partners participating

•12 states in India covered

Way Forward• If a partnership is of mutual

interest , a due diligence process is initiated.

• An agreement is signed between IL&FS CDI Ltd and the Training Partner

• A Placement demand is identified and commitment confirmed from the prospective industries

• Trainers are identified and participate in the TOT

• Trainee-candidates are identified with DRDA assistance

• Machines are ordered and Centre made ready for operations

Therefore……….• Come forward

• Confirm participation, and

• Contribute to the National Mission on Skill Development for Inclusive Growth

THANK YOU!!

For more details

nvrnathan@gmail.com

+919611197900

www.ilfs-spring.com