Assistance to Training Institutions Scheme

• Financial help for infrastructure creation, strengthening, or expansion.
• Support for opening new branches or centres.
• Revenue support for National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME).
• Training assistance: Rs. 38.50 per trainee per hour (Category I), Rs. 33.00 (Category II), Rs. 27.50 (Category III), and Rs. 60 for training of trainers.

The grant is paid in installments, with the first payment made in advance. It covers overhead costs such as utilities and staff.

• The applicant must be a training institution under the Ministry of MSME.
• The applicant must seek support for infrastructure development or expansion.
• Institutions can include NI-MSME for revenue deficit support.

• Private training institutions and NGOs are not eligible for infrastructure support.

• Copy of PAN Card (identity proof).
• MSME registration certificate or Udyam Registration (business proof).
• Bank account details (for fund transfer).
• Any other required documents.

1. Submit proposals to the Deputy Secretary/Director (EDI), Ministry of MSME, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi 110011.
2. The proposals will be reviewed by a Screening Committee.
3. After approval, the financial assistance will be released based on the approval letter.

To check the status of your application or payment, you can contact the Ministry of MSME directly or follow up with the office where you submitted your proposal.

Example 1: A training institution under MSME applying for infrastructure support is eligible because it meets the criteria for assistance.

Example 2: A state-level EDI seeking funds for a new training centre is eligible as it qualifies under the scheme.

Example 3: A private training centre applying for infrastructure funds is not eligible as the scheme excludes private institutions.

• Submitting incomplete documents can lead to rejection.
• Not meeting the eligibility criteria will disqualify the application.
• Failing to provide accurate bank details can delay fund transfer.
• Missing the application submission deadline may result in rejection.
• Not following the prescribed application format can cause issues.