Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has recently inaugurated the Skill Training Programme under PM-DAKSH Yojana, for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) in Shillong.
About – A central sector scheme which was launched in 2020-21.
Objective – To enhance competency level of the different target groups to make them employable both in self-employment and wage-employment for their socio-economic development.
Target groups:
Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), De-notified Tribes (DNTs), Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs), Safai Mitras including Waste Pickers etc.
Ministry–Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) – Training is aligned with the NSQF and post-training support is provided for employment or self-employment opportunities.
Category of Skilling Programmes
Up-skilling/Re-skilling –Focused on enhancing existing skills.
Short Term Training Programs –Designed for immediate employment opportunities.
Long Term Training Programs –Aimed at providing in-depth skill development.
Entrepreneurship Development Programs –Encouraging self-employment ventures.
Key benefits – Training free of cost for the trainees, 100% grants by Government.
Stipend will be given to trainees during the period of training.
Trained candidates will be provided certification after successful completion of training and assessment.
Trained candidates will be provided placement after assessment and certification.
Recent developments–PM-DAKSH Scheme has benefited 1,87,305 individuals in 2023-2024.
An independent third-party evaluation is planned to assess the “on-ground impact” before re-appraisal for the next Finance Commission cycle.
Skilled Training Programme for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) in Shillong was recently launched under PM-DAKSH Yojana.
The programme was organised at Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Shillong.
