Research-in Charge
Name
Sh. Sk Altaf Hossain
Designation
Assistant Director
Email ID
skaltaf[dot]hossain[at]gov[dot]in
Mobile Number
033-29520097
About Research Wings
The Research Wing of the institute plays a pivotal role in strengthening the Vocational Training System by ensuring that training frameworks and curricula remain aligned with evolving industry demands and national skill priorities.
The Wing undertakes critical functions such as skill gap analysis, curriculum design and revision, and alignment with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). These efforts are directed towards enhancing employability, improving workforce quality, and supporting sustainable economic growth.
The curricula developed and revised by the Research Wing are implemented under the following key schemes:
Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)
Introduced in 1950, the CTS is one of the flagship programmes in vocational training. It has been instrumental in developing a skilled workforce through an extensive network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country.
Administrative control was transferred to State Governments in 1956, followed by decentralization of financial control in 1969, enabling effective regional implementation.
Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS)
The CITS focuses on capacity building of instructors and is a core responsibility of the Directorate General of Training (DGT).
It provides structured training in both technical competencies and instructional methodologies, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and development of industry-ready skilled manpower.
Apprenticeship Training
The Apprentices Act, 1961 was enacted to leverage industry infrastructure for structured practical training and to bridge the gap between education and employment.
The Act has been progressively expanded through amendments in 1973, 1986, and 2014 to include Graduate, Technician, Technician (Vocational), and Optional Trade Apprentices.
Objectives of the Apprentices Act, 1961
- To regulate apprenticeship training in accordance with prescribed curricula, duration, and standards as defined by the Central Apprenticeship Council.
- To optimally utilize industry infrastructure for imparting practical training and addressing the demand for skilled manpower in various sectors.