About the Scheme
A rural skill development program providing training and placement assistance to rural youth for sustainable livelihoods, part of the Skill India initiative.
Target Beneficiaries: Rural youth, especially those from poor families (15-35 years of age)
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, through State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) and Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs).
Key Features
- Demand-driven skill training aligned with industry needs.
- Focus on placement with minimum salary guarantees.
- Partnership with Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) from public, private, and non-profit sectors.
- Emphasis on social inclusion, covering SC/ST, women, and minority groups.
- Provision for post-placement support and migration support.
Eligibility Criteria
- Rural youth aged between 15 and 35 years.
- Belonging to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) household.
- Women, SC/ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) can avail age relaxation up to 45 years.
- Member of an SHG (Self Help Group) household or a Rashtriya Grameen Aajeevika Mission (NRLM) identified household.