Schemes
AGPC actively implements a range of national- and state-level technical education schemes aimed at enhancing skill development, community growth, infrastructure improvement, and industry linkage. These schemes ensure that students, faculty, and the society benefit from modern training, upgraded facilities, and progressive initiatives.
CIICP – Canada India Institutional Co-operation Project
The Canada India Institutional Co-operation Project (CIICP) is a prestigious institutional development programme aimed at enhancing the quality of technical education through modernization, faculty training, industry collaboration, and student skill development. AGPC is one of the institutions that has effectively implemented CIICP activities for the benefit of students and the community.
Objectives
- Build strong partnerships between the institution and industries
- Enhance employability through market-driven skill training
- Promote entrepreneurial and self-employment opportunities
- Upgrade faculty skills through training, workshops, and industrial exposure
- Improve institutional systems and management practices
Major Activities
- Short-term skill development courses for students and the public
- Industry-oriented training programmes with certification
- Faculty development programmes and modern teaching methodologies
- Soft-skill training and communication enhancement programmes
- Community development programmes through skill-based courses
Benefits to Students
- Industry-friendly training
- Certified skill development courses
- Job-oriented practical learning sessions
- Improved confidence and communication skills
- Exposure to real-time industry expectations
CDTP – Community Development Through Polytechnics
The Community Development Through Polytechnics (CDTP) scheme focuses on uplifting rural and underprivileged communities by offering free skill training, technology transfer, and awareness programmes. AGPC conducts multiple community-based training programmes every year to empower surrounding villages.
Objectives
- Provide free vocational training to unemployed youth, women, and marginalized groups
- Promote self-employment through skill-based livelihood programmes
- Transfer useful and appropriate technologies to rural areas
- Create awareness on health, sanitation, environment, and social welfare issues
- Support rural artisans and small entrepreneurs
Major Activities
- Short-term training programmes in trades such as:
- Tailoring
- Electrical wiring basics
- Plumbing
- Two-wheeler mechanism
- Computer training
- Carpentry
- Welding and fabrication
- Screen printing
- Technology demonstration and skill awareness camps
- Welfare, health, and social awareness programmes
- Skill certification and employment guidance
- Support for micro-enterprise and self-employment initiatives
PWD – Persons With Disabilities Support Scheme
The Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Support Scheme aims to support and empower students with disabilities by providing special training, inclusive education opportunities, and career guidance. AGPC ensures that differently-abled students receive appropriate academic, infrastructural, and emotional support.
Objectives
- Provide inclusive education for students with disabilities
- Offer special skill development courses suited to individual abilities
- Ensure accessible infrastructure and a supportive learning environment
- Encourage self-confidence, independence, and employability
Support Offered
- Assistance during admission and academic processes
- Special coaching and additional academic support classes
- Counselling and motivation programmes
- Accessible classrooms and essential campus facilities
- Guidance for applying to government disability welfare schemes
- Special placement support and job readiness training
Outcome
The scheme promotes equality, empowerment, and independence among students with disabilities, enabling them to pursue successful technical careers and participate fully in academic and professional life.
MODROBS – Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence
The Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence (MODROBS) scheme is aimed at upgrading laboratory and workshop facilities in technical institutions. Through this scheme, AGPC continuously modernizes its laboratories with advanced equipment to ensure students receive up-to-date training aligned with current industry practices.
Objectives
- Replace outdated equipment with modern, industry-standard machines
- Strengthen laboratories to support advanced curriculum and applied research
- Improve practical learning and increase student competency
- Support faculty in conducting innovative experiments and student projects
- Enhance employability through exposure to modern engineering tools
Upgradation Areas
- Modern electronics and communication equipment
- Advanced electrical machines and control systems
- Computer systems, networking tools, and licensed software
- Mechanical and thermal engineering laboratory apparatus
- Printing technology and CAD/CAM tools
- Civil engineering testing and surveying instruments
Benefits to Students
- Hands-on training using updated laboratory and workshop equipment
- Improved accuracy, quality, and practical understanding
- Exposure to industry-level tools and modern technologies
- Better preparation for technical interviews and employment opportunities