Schemes Flyer(skill)

Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana

through

National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC)

 

OBJECTIVE

A multi-pronged strategy to improve the all-round competency and adeptness of the following sections of the target group:

1. artisans may improve their revenue generation capacities within their practicing vocations,
2. women may enter into self-employment thereby financially empowering themselves without neglecting their domestic activities; and
3. youth may acquire long-term training and specialization in employable vocations giving them a better standing in the job market.

TARGET GROUP AND ELIGIBILITY

Eligible trainees of the age group 18 - 45 years belonging to the following categories can apply for skill training programs under PM-DAKSH through NBCFDC:

1. Other Backward Classes (OBC) having an annual family income below Rs. 3 Lakh.
2. Economically Backward Classes (EBC) having an annual family income below Rs. 1 Lakh.
3. De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic tribes (DNT). (No income criteria)

CATEGORIES OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Four types of training programs are provided under PM-DAKSH

• Long Term Training Programmes ( 6 Months to 1 Year)
• Short Term Training Programmes (2 -5 Months)
• Upskilling programs (Upto 1 Month)
• Entrepreneurship Development Programmes ( 10-15 days)

All the training programs offered are free of cost

Stipend - Trainees having 80% and above attendance in non-residential Long term and Short Term Training programs will be eligible for getting a stipend @ Rs. 1000/- per month per trainee. Trainees having 80% and above attendance in the upskilling training program will be eligible for getting a stipend of Rs. 2500/- per trainee.

 

Interested candidates can know more about the scheme and apply through the DAKSH portal, the link of which is as follow: https://pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in/