Schemes/ Services offered by the Department/ Section:
- Implementation of skill development training for eligible candidates through Short-Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) across various sectors in Alipurduar district. The programme aims to enhance candidates’ skills and improve their employment and self-employment opportunities.
Major Achievements (Financial Year-wise) (Schemes / Services):
Financial Year: 2024-25:
- A total of 4,717 candidates were covered under 139 training batches.
- Short-Term Training (STT): 76 batches covering 1,981 candidates.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 63 batches covering 2,736 candidates.
Financial Year: 2025-26:
- A total of 7,720 candidates were covered under 218 training batches.
- Short-Term Training (STT): 131 batches covering 3,892 candidates.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 87 batches covering 3,828 candidates.
Financial Year: 2026–27 (Ongoing; data as on 12 October 2026)
- A total of 648 candidates are covered under 21 training batches.
- Short-Term Training (STT): 20 batches covering 598 candidates.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 1 batch covering 50 candidates.
- Training batches cover sectors including Apparel, Made-ups & Home Furnishing, Agriculture, Retail, Gems & Jewellery, IT-ITES and Power.
Remarks:
- In February 2026, a total of 300 office staff, school teachers, students, and other participants were trained in AI-Assisted Data Entry Operations under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, with the objective of strengthening their digital competencies and enhancing their employability.
- A total of 4,330 school meal Cook-cum-Helpers across Alipurduar district received training under the PM POSHAN Scheme to enhance their skills and strengthen the quality, hygiene, and safety of school meal preparation and service.
- A total of 1,517 Self-Help Group (SHG) members across the district received training in school uniform stitching under the Short-Term Training (STT) programme, aimed at promoting self-employment, enhancing livelihood opportunities, and fostering economic empowerment.
