A total of 100 Industry Clusters planned for implementation of Industry Apprenticeship Initiative (IAI) Scheme in our Country. Industry Clusters shortlisted by States and selected at the national level on the basis of proposals submitted by Industry Clusters.

A maximum allocation of INR.1 crore is available per Industry Cluster (IC) for project duration of 3 years. Funds may be utilized towards activities including, but not limited to cost of establishing and running an apprenticeship cell in the cluster, development of curricula, hiring of trainers, training of trainers, awareness raising, etc.

AIEMA Industry Cluster was selected for Industry Apprenticeship Initiative (IAI) grants on Phase 1 Pilot basis in our State and released an amount of Rs.40 lakh to AIEMA through our Government. Coimbatore District Small Scale Industries Association (CODISSIA) Industry Cluster is also selected for Industry Apprenticeship Initiative (IAI) under extension of pilot basis in our State and released an amount of Rs.40 lakh to AIEMA through our Government