About the Scheme
Seekho Aur Kamao provides skill training to minority youth aged 14-35 with 75% placement guarantee. Launched 2013-14. Covers traditional and modern skills. 50% placement in organized sector. Post-placement support: ₹2,000/month for 2 months. Sectors: healthcare, IT, retail, tourism, construction, textiles. Implemented through Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs).
Target Beneficiaries: Minority youth aged 14-35; Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains
Key Features
- Target: minority youth aged 14-35 years
- 75% placement guarantee; 50% in organized sector
- Post-placement support: ₹2,000/month for 2 months
- Sectors: healthcare, IT, retail, tourism, construction, textiles, beauty, food
- Implemented through PIAs (Project Implementing Agencies) — NGOs, companies, institutions
- Part of Ministry of Minority Affairs skill cluster: Seekho Aur Kamao + USTTAD + Nai Manzil
- USTTAD (Upgrading Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) is companion scheme