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Envisaged activities under HRD mission
	Diagnostic surveys of needs of learner targets and mapping of capacities
	Diagnostic survey of HRM tools in organised industrial sector
	Enrollment and alignment of primary, secondary and tertiary learner targets
	Linkages with institutional set up
	Linkages with industrial associations
	Design and Preparation of course materials and curricula
	Outreach systems for learning materials
	Operationalization of distanced education systems
	Evaluation and standardization of ITIs and other polytechnics
	Creation of physical infrastructure for training and re-training
	Group training of personnel from industrial houses
	Outsourcing of overseas experts for group training in Indian enterprises on cost co-sharing basis
	Assessment and certification systems for trained personnel
	Trainer training programs for institutionalized arrangements
	Mentoring and tutoring arrangements for primary work force
	Evaluation and quantification of productivity criteria for work function
	Design training and productivity bench marks
	Management training (on site and groups)
	Monitoring and evaluation of outputs
	Third party audit and impact assessment.

Mission Objectives
	Spread and sustain a technology culture in the Indian leather sector.
	Provide S&T tools to empower the social segments engaged in the leather industry by employing pedagogy methods suited to each sub segment of the primary work force engaged already in Indian leather industry
	Assess the needs of training institutions engaged in development of secondary level work force in Indian leather sector for imparting a technology culture in vocational training
	Enhance the role and value of tertiary education bodies engaged in technology management systems to levels of global eminence and enable strategic positioning of Indian leather professionals in global leather trade


	Employment oriented policy promotion
	Readjustments to Dereservation through investments
	Readjustments to QR removal through efficiency
	Promotional mechanisms for WTO regimes: awareness
	Modernization of all sub segments: A planned drive
	HRD action plans: social mission mode
	Integrated developmental and environmental actions
	R&D backup and support: proactive measure
	FDIs and JVs: means to grow in quantum at high rates
	Readjustments to WTO framework: public-private partnership to convert challenge into an opportunity
	Aggressive marketing strategies & actions for adjustment to deregulated global market economy


	Derivation of global best bench mark parameters in terms of
	*	Productivity of capital, machines, labor, material, O&M costs, management practices inclusive of inventory costs, OSH
	Comparison of base line parameters against best global practices and gap analysis
	Identification and selection of target units based on transparent procedures and stated parameters for inclusion
	Appraisal of strength of the proposals received based on stated parameters
	Evolution of cost sharing mechanisms
	Signing of MoUs and other statutory provisions
	Formation of networks and best practice circles, if any
	Implementation of best practice modules
	Assessment of accrued benefits on account of best practice systems
	Dissemination of results and experience sharing workshops
	Documentation of cost-benefit analysis
	Preparation of a plan document for wider propagation of successful models


	Maximum returns: per lakh of investments of GoI funds
	Co sharing basis (counter part support) on a 1:1 or better basis
	No salary related costs to beneficiary production units from GoI funds
	Overseas experts fee subject to a ceiling amount
	Preparation of best practice manuals: 100% from mission funds feasible based on merits subject to wider dissemination potentials
	Costs of auditors fee for ISO type certifying programs
	Expertise fees may be sourced from GoI funds for training organized through industrial associations on 1:1 cost sharing basis
	Preparation of best practice CDs, videos etc
	Skill building courses to benefit at least 20 supervisory and shop floor level staff in global best practice systems
	Economic self-sustainability of the intervention within three years


	Expert fees for best practice training and implementation
	Preparation of best practice manuals
	Duty Travel of experts
	Fees of certifying agencies for accreditation of best practice codes
	Institutional fee for implementation of best practice codes in industrial sites, it any
	Workshops on productivity training
	Visits of Indian experts to global best practice locations towards capacity building


	Strength of the project proposal by way of quantum of gains from best global practice models in terms of
	*	Number of people benefited
	*	Quantum of turn over benefits anticipated
	Cost benefits assessed
	*	Per lakh of GoI investments
	*	Per lakh of total investments
	Level of assured counterpart funding support
	*	Through other Government bodies
	*	Through private sector participation
	Rating of demonstration potentials for best practice systems in each category of products/processes


	Identification of top 25 production units/year in leather, footwear, leather goods and garments
	Assistance to such units for implementation of specific programmes


For Centralized Training programmes
	Govt. support 80% of the total cost subject to a ceiling amount of Rs.25,000 per unit
	Contribution of the industrial unit 20% of the total cost
For the on-site training programmes
	Govt. support 50% of the actual cost subject to a ceiling of Rs.20,000 per unit
	Contribution of the industrial unit 50% of the actual cost


	Sharing of professional fees for audit procedures in gaining ISO standards for environment and social audit on equal basis subject to a ceiling amount of 0.75 lakhs.
	Govt.support* 50% of the fee payable to certifying agencies Contribution of industrial unit 50% of the fee payable to certifying agencies and other expenses towards Pre-Audit etc.
*	Government support is subject to the condition that the participating units do not avail assistance from other sources for this purpose.


	Govt. Support 50% of the professional fee of technical expert, subject to a ceiling of Rs. 5 lakh per unit without covering costs of stay and hospitality.
	The service of expert should exceed 50 man days of effort.