Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools

Description
The scheme "Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, aims to provide Information Technology related trainings to the Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste communities free of cost. The scheme provides various job oriented Information Technology training courses. The key features and provisions offered include providing basic computer skills to local youth, housewives, and other citizens, providing structural training programs depending on needs, and making at least one person in each family in the State Information Technology literate.

Exclusions
• The applicant will not be allowed to avail the benefit for the same course in multiple Information Technology Knowledge Centers (ITKCs).
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Benefits
• Free Information Technology Related Trainings: The scheme provides Information Technology related trainings to the Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste beneficiaries free of cost.
• Training Content: The trainings cover basic computer skills, various job oriented Information Technology training courses, and structural training programmes depending on the needs of the community.
• Implementing Agency Funding: M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG) is nominated as the implementing agency and receives a Grant-in-Aid under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) and the Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) on a yearly basis for providing these free trainings.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be of Goan Origin.
2. - The applicant must belong to the Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Community.
3. - The applicant must apply for courses offered under the Information Technology Knowledge Centers and available at the Information Technology training centers empanelled by M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG).
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to -
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The application forms, along with the required supporting documents, are to be submitted at the empanelled Information Technology Knowledge Centers (ITKCs) through which the applicant wishes to avail the courses. The application is addressed to The Managing Director, Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited, Panaji-Goa.

Required Documents
• Copy Of Passport Size Photograph With Signature Of The Applicant
• Self-Attested Copy Of Caste Certificate/Social Status Certificate, Issued By The Deputy Collector (In Case The Applicant Is Belonging To Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities)
• Self-Attested Copy Of Educational Qualification
• Self-Attested Copy Of Birth Certificate
• Self-Attested Copy Of Aadhaar Card

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If I am a Goan citizen, am I required to submit a separate official Residence Certificate issued by the appropriate authority during the application submission?
A: No, the applicant is not required to produce a Residence Certificate in order to successfully avail the benefit of this specific scheme.
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Q: What are the specific requirements concerning the photographic identity documents needed, particularly regarding signatures and size requirements?
A: You must submit one copy of a passport size photograph, which must contain the signature of the applicant placed thereon.
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Q: As an applicant seeking subsidized Information Technology training, to which officially recognized community must I legally belong to satisfy the scheme's primary condition?
A: The citizen or student applying for these Information and Communication Technology (ICT) trainings must belong exclusively to either the Schedule Tribe (ST) or the Schedule Caste (SC) Community.
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Q: If I complete a course successfully at one center, am I permitted to register for and receive the benefits for the exact same training course at a different location?
A: An applicant is strictly prohibited from availing the training benefit for the same course in multiple Information Technology Knowledge Centers (ITKCs) at any point in time.
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Q: Are there any financial limitations or specific income brackets that my family income must fall within to qualify for the benefits of these Information Technology courses?
A: There is no income limit prescribed for an applicant to successfully avail the Information and Communication Technology training benefits offered under this scheme.
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Q: Which specific document is required to verify my social status, and which governmental authority must have issued this documentation?
A: You need a self-attested copy of the Caste Certificate or Social Status Certificate, which must be issued specifically by the Deputy Collector, confirming your Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste status.
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Q: What specific requirement applies regarding my place of origin or domicile to successfully meet the fundamental eligibility criteria for this training program?
A: The applicant, whether a student or citizen, must mandatorily be of Goan Origin to be eligible to apply for this scheme.
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Q: Is the scheme applicable for all Information Technology trainings available, or must the courses be specifically designated under a particular organizational banner?
A: The scheme is applicable specifically for the courses that are offered under the Information Technology Knowledge Centers (ITKC) banner.
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Q: Where must the selected Information Technology training course be physically available or hosted to qualify for the benefits provided under this government initiative?
A: The chosen course must be available at the Information Technology training centers which have been empanelled by M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG).
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Q: What is the main financial advantage or quantifiable benefit that eligible Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste beneficiaries receive upon successful enrollment in the courses?
A: The Department of Information Technology shall provide a Grant-in-Aid under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) and the Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) so that the Information Technology related trainings can be offered to beneficiaries free of cost.
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Q: Where should the completed application form and all necessary supporting documents be physically submitted by the prospective applicant?
A: Application forms must be submitted directly to the empanelled Information Technology Knowledge Centers (ITKCs) through which the applicant intends to take the courses.
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Q: Do I need to obtain a specialized application form for this training program, and if so, what format must it follow during submission?
A: Yes, you must submit one copy of the application form as officially prescribed and enclosed with the scheme document.
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Q: What form of verification is necessary when submitting proof of my educational background or qualifications along with the application materials?
A: Applicants must provide a self-attested copy of their Educational Qualification certificate during the process of application submission.
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