CDTP

Government Polytechnic Curchorem is implementing the scheme Community Development through Polytechnics(CDTP) sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India from the year 2010-2011. The following constituencies such as Curchorem, Sanvordem, Sanguem, Cuncolim, Quepem, Shiroda & Ponda comes under this scheme.

The main objectives of the scheme are:
1. To carry out Need Assessment Surveys to assess the technology and training needs.

2. To impart skill development training to the intended target groups.

3. To disseminate Appropriate Technologies for productivity enhancement.

4. To provide Technical and support services to rural masses and slum dwellers.

5. To create awareness among the target groups about technological advancement and contemporary issues of importance.

The Scheme provides non-formal skill Development training programmes to rural as well as disadvantaged sections of the community including unemployed youths, school dropouts, SCs, STs, OBCs, Minorities, women, physically disabled and economically weaker sections of the society.

This is a Direct Central Assistance Scheme under which, a one-time Non-recurring grant of Rs. 13.00 lakhs for one five year plan and Recurring grant to the maximum of Rs.17.00 lakhs per annum is provided by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Dept. of Higher Education,(Released through the state Government) to the Polytechnics selected for implementation of the Scheme of Community Development through Polytechnics.