This subcomponent provides monitoring and evaluation on three levels: Monitoring project implementation, including the allocation and use of resources – essentially to ensure that project guidelines are met and that the project schedule is followed. Monitoring project outputs – essentially to measure outputs such as the implementation of organizational changes in upgraded ITIs, instructors trained, new courses introduced, number of students participating in the project and their course completion. Rates. Evaluating the project impact – essentially to measure the effect the project is having on student outcomes such as improved employment and higher earnings. Technical assistance may be provided to develop the capacity of MoLE and State/UTs to monitor the performance of ITIs. Monitoring includes collecting and processing data at state and national levels, updating the project output Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and taking corrective measures as needed. An independent local/international third party undertakes project evaluations with experience in evaluating training programs, including designing and fielding nationally representative surveys, and analyzing survey data.

There will be annual impact evaluations beginning in the second year of the project. The project is monitored continually by the NSC and by SSCs, which prepare semi-annual progress reports. Monitoring activities include collecting and processing data at state and national levels. This includes data relating to: institutions, encompassing organization and implementation of teaching/learning programs, provision of learning materials, and maintenance of physical facilities and the learning environment, etc.; students, including enrollment, attendance, in/out transfers, completion rates, learning achievement, etc., all disaggregated by gender/SC/ST, as appropriate; teachers, including age, gender, academic and professional qualification, teaching experience, etc.; and utilization of funds, including usage and breakdown by categories, and unit cost per student, etc.

Monitoring also requires the KPIs to be updated. Data from the MIS, monitoring reports and evaluation studies will constitute important components of these semi-annual reports. The NPIU will present a state-wise analysis based on SSC semi-annual reports and suggest corrective actions that need to be undertaken. The GOI and the World Bank undertake a major joint review at the project’s mid-term. This should include visits to a selection of institutions and interaction with stakeholders such as the private sector, IMC members, students, and instructors. The Mid-tem review assesses progress, helps to identify problem areas and suggests any corrective actions that may be needed at different levels.