This Institute was established in the year 1968 with the objectives of creating skilled Technician in various fields keeping in mind the Industrial Development in & around Siliguri and for employment/self-employment of the persons of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri.  In 2006, this Institute was included in the up-gradation scheme under DGE&T, Govt. of India through VTIP mode.   Some new trade courses are already introduced at this Institute and some are in queue. We are trying to develop the Infrastructure of this Institute continuously.