Mukhyamantri Hunar Yojana

Description
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Hunar Yojana” was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance employability and self-reliance among minority community individuals by offering free training in various traditional and modern trades.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, free training is provided along with an honorarium during the training period. The honorarium is paid as follows:
• ₹2,000/- for 100 hours of training,
• ₹2,500/- for 150 hours of training,
• ₹4,000/- for 250 hours of training,
• ₹4,500/- for 300 hours of training,
• The training is conducted through implementing agencies, and the honorarium is disbursed based on attendance. A minimum of 90% attendance is mandatory.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a man or woman belonging to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, or Jain).
3. The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 45 years.
4. The applicant must have completed education either from a Government school or from a Madrasa.
5. For traditional training courses such as sewing, embroidery, plumbing, electronics, knitting, etc., the applicant must be at least Class 5 pass or literate.
6. For Information Technology courses (Computer Hardware, Software, Networking, Accounting, etc.), the applicant must have passed at least High School.
7. The annual family income should not exceed ₹3,50,000/- in rural areas and ₹4,50,000/- in urban areas.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Permanent Residence Certificate
• Minority Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: Any man or woman belonging to a minority community, who is a permanent resident of Uttarakhand, can apply if they meet the other conditions.
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Q: What types of training are provided under this scheme?
A: Training is provided in trades such as sewing, embroidery, knitting, plumbing, electronics, as well as Information Technology fields like computer hardware, software, networking, and accounting.
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Q: Is the training completely free?
A: Yes, the training is provided free of cost under this scheme.
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Q: How much honorarium is paid to trainees?
A: The honorarium is as follows:

- ₹2,000 for 100 hours of training
- ₹2,500 for 150 hours of training
- ₹4,000 for 250 hours of training
- ₹4,500 for 300 hours of training

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Q: Is there any attendance requirement for receiving the honorarium?
A: Yes, trainees must maintain at least 90% attendance to be eligible for the honorarium.
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Q: What is the age limit for applicants?
A: Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age.
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Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A: - For traditional trades (sewing, embroidery, plumbing, etc.): Minimum Class 5 pass or literate.
- For IT-related courses (computer hardware/software/networking/accounting, etc.): At least High School pass.

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Q: Is there any income limit to apply?
A: Yes, the annual family income should not exceed ₹3,50,000/- in rural areas and ₹4,50,000/- in urban areas.
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Q: From where can applicants get the application form?
A: Applicants can obtain the application form from the Minority Welfare Office in their district.
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Q: How is the selection of candidates done?
A: After submitting the application, candidates are called for an interview by a district-level selection committee under the chairmanship of the District Minority Welfare Officer / District Social Welfare Officer (ex-officio District Manager).
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