Updated: Share Article AAA Industries in need of skilled workforce get support from the Central and State governments through various schemes to train the workers. However, shortage of labourers and lack of awareness among industries are challenges, say sources here. Under the Amma Skill Training and Employment Scheme, the district is looking at training 1,200 candidates this financial year. The candidates should have passed class VIII and aged less than 45. They should be residents of Tamil Nadu with a family card. So far, 690 candidates were identified and 190 have submitted documents. The trainees get stipend of ₹ 5,000 a month during the six month training. Of this, the government gives ₹ 2,000.