Directorate general of training (DGT) in ministry of skill development & entrepreneurship is an apex organization for development and coordination of the vocational training including women’s vocational training of the employable youth in the country and to provide skilled manpower to the economy. Two Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGE&T) working under deputy director general (Training) & Deputy Director General (apprenticeship training) along with their support systems were transferred to ministry of skill development & entrepreneurship.

Major roles of DGT include

•       Policy formulation on vocational training

•       Laying down standards

•       Revise course curricula 

•       Granting affiliation

•       Trade testing 

•       Certification

Functions 

DGT affiliated institutions offers a wide range of training courses catering to the needs of different segments in the labour market. Courses are available for school leaver, ITI pass outs, ITI instructors, industrial workers, technicians, junior and middle level executives, supervisors/foremen, women, physically disabled persons

and SC/STs. It also conducts training oriented research and develops instructional media packages for the use of trainees and instructors etc. DGT acts a secretariat and implementing arm of national  council for vocational training.