The Craftsman Training Scheme was introduced by government of India in 1950 to ensure a steady flow of skill workers in different trades for the domestic Industries, to raise quantitative Industrial Production by systematic training , to reduce unemployment among the educated youth by providing them employable training , to cultivate and nurture a technical and industrial attitude in the minds of younger generation. The scheme, most important in the field of vocational training , has been shaping Craftsmen to meet the existing as well as future manpower need, through the vast network of ITIs in the state. .

MDPS ITI, established in 1978 by Muslim Dharma Paripalana Sangham at Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala is a premier institute imparting training in different trades under the affiliation of National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), New Delhi.

MDPS ITI is more than a center of learning and home to a diverse community of innovators and entrepreneurs. In every classroom and practical workshop, you will find unique people who are passionate about learning, teaching and collaborating on groundbreaking technologies.