Assistance to Training Institutions Scheme
Government-owned training institutions and state-level Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (EDIs) can receive grants to build or upgrade infrastructure for MSME and skill development training. State-level EDIs can receive up to ₹3 crore per project for construction, equipment, and faculty training. Apply offline by submitting a proposal to the Deputy Secretary/Director (EDI), Ministry of MSME, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.
About This Scheme
Government-owned training institutions and state-level Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (EDIs) can receive grants to build or upgrade infrastructure for MSME and skill development training. State-level EDIs can receive up to ₹3 crore per project for construction, equipment, and faculty training. Apply offline by submitting a proposal to the Deputy Secretary/Director (EDI), Ministry of MSME, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.
Full official description
The scheme “Assistance to Training Institutions (ATI) Scheme” was launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India. Under the scheme, assistance would be provided to the training institutions under the Ministry of MSME for the creation, strengthening and expansion of infrastructure, including the setting up of new branches and centres. Further, assistance would be provided for meeting any revenue deficit with the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NIMSME). The financial assistance under the scheme to a state-level EDI will be restricted to a maximum of ₹300 lakhs in each case. This financial assistance would be utilized for the development of physical infrastructure, procuring equipment, faculty training and the development of capability in undertaking studies and research on issues related to the MSME sector. This financial assistance would be over and above the grant, if any, received by that institution earlier under the ATI scheme. To receive financial assistance under this scheme, an EDI owned and controlled by a State Government or UT would be selected on the recommendation of the State Government or the UT.
Objective:
The objective of the ATI Scheme is to strengthen the capacity for training for Skill Development, and entrepreneurship, providing training to staff of DICs and related Government institutions dealing with MSMEs and strengthening the overall capacity of National Institutions under the Ministry of MSME to undertake these trainings. Under the Skill India Programme, skill training is being given in accordance with the modules approved by the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). The major objective of the scheme is the upgradation of physical infrastructure and training skills of Trainers in National Level Institutions under the Ministry of MSME. The scheme also proposes to improve the capacity of staff working in District Industries Centres and Industries Departments in the states.
Benefits
- State-level EDIs: up to ₹3 crore per case for construction, equipment procurement, faculty training, and capability development
- National training institutions: actual amount required for infrastructure creation or expansion
- Skill development training: ₹27.50–₹38.50 per trainee per hour (based on NSQF course category)
- Training of Trainers programmes: ₹60 per trainee per hour
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a Ministry of MSME training institution (NI-MSME, NSIC, KVIC, Coir Board, Tool Rooms, or MGIRI) OR a State/UT-owned and controlled Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)
- State EDIs must be recommended by their respective State/UT Government
- Private training institutions and NGOs are NOT eligible
- Funding for setting up entirely new EDIs is no longer available — only existing EDIs can apply for expansion or strengthening
How to Apply
Application Process:
The proposals from national and state level EDIs, training institutions of M/o MSME etc. for grant of financial assistance under the scheme shall be submitted to the Deputy Secretary/Director (EDI), M/o MSME, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi 110011.
Post-Application Process:
Step 01: The proposals for assistance shall be processed for submission to the Screening Committee for consideration. Step 02: The Screening Committee shall examine all the proposals received under the scheme and submit its recommendations to the Secretary (MSME). Step 03: After approval of the Secretary (MSME), administrative approval shall be conveyed to the applicant organization, and admissible financial assistance shall be released in accordance with the approval letter. It is clarified that private training institutions/NGOs are not covered under the scheme for assistance for infrastructure support and training programmes.
Miscellaneous:
An online mechanism for maintaining the details related to beneficiaries is already in place @ www.ati.msme.gov.in. To meet the expenditure related to Aadhaar authentication services and maintenance/development of online software and other miscellaneous/administrative expenses related to the Scheme will be met from the budget provision (General Head) under the Scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Assistance to Training Institutions Scheme”?
Under the scheme, assistance would be provided to the training institutions under the Ministry of MSME for creation, strengthening and expansion of infrastructure, including setting-up of new branches and centres. Further, assistance would be provided for meeting any revenue deficit with the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NIMSME).
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to strengthen and create infrastructure and facilitate and provide assistance for entrepreneurship and related skill development training programmes.
Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India
Which types of institutions are eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
The benefits, under the scheme, can be availed only by the training institutions of the Ministry of MSME and the State-level EDIs.
What are the key benefits of the scheme?
Under the scheme, support would be provided for infrastructure and capacity building of training institutions under the Ministry of MSME and the existing State level EDIs. Further, the scheme would provide support to all skill development programmes, carried by the training institutions of the Ministry of MSME.
How to apply under the scheme?
The proposals from national and state level EDIs, training institutions of M/o MSME etc. for grant of financial assistance under the scheme shall be submitted to the Deputy Secretary/Director (EDI), M/o MSME, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi 110011.
How shall the progress of the scheme regularly be monitored?
The progress of the scheme shall be regularly monitored by the Screening Committee/Secretary (MSME) from time to time. An online mechanism for maintaining the details related to beneficiaries is also in place. The overall impact of the scheme shall be got evaluated by an independent agency at the end of the Fifteenth Finance Commission Cycle i.e. 2025-26.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Copy of PAN Card
- MSME registration certificate/ Udyam Registration of the unit
- Bank account details
- Any other document, as required