Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH)
in Arunachal Pradesh
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Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) in Arunachal Pradesh
Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Arunachal Pradesh.
Apply for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) in Arunachal Pradesh
Scheme Overview
The scheme "PM-DAKSH", launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E), aims to empower socially, educationally, and economically marginalized groups like SCs, OBCs, EWS, DNTs, Safai Mitras, and Waste Pickers by enhancing their skills through high-quality training.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be an Indian national with valid proof of nationality.
- Applicant must be aged between 18 and 45 years.
- Applicant must belong to one of the following groups:
Scheduled Castes (SC);
Other Backward Classes (OBC);
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS);
Denotified & Nomadic Tribes (DNT0, or
Safai Mitras (including Waste Pickers).
- Applicant from OBC or EWS must have an annual family income below ₹3,00,000/- .
- Applicant from SC, DNT, or Safai Mitras (including Waste Pickers) has no income limit.
- Applicant must possess a valid Aadhaar card (exemption for the candidates of such States which have not implemented Aadhaar completely).
- Applicant must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- Applicant must register on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).
> **Target Groups:**
- ***Up-skilling/Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):*** Up-skilling / Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will only be applicable to Safai Mitras including waster pickers who constitute the bottom of the pyramid. - **Short-Term Courses (focus on wage/self-employment):** Most disempowered groups belonging to SC/OBC/EWS/DNT and Sanitation Workers including Waste Pickers and their dependents having aspirations to be employed in sectors having good demand in job market with suitable wage. - **Entrepreneurial Development Programmes(EDP):** SCs, EWSs, OBCs and DNTs youth who are having an entrepreneurial bent of mind.
> **Note:**
- **Attendance:**
Compulsory AEBAS-based attendance of assessors and candidates during assessment.
More than 70% of biometric attendance is required for each candidate to appear in the assessment in all types of training.
- **On the Job Training (OJT):**
The establishments offering OJT will give a certificate at the end of OJT indicating the duration and attendance of the candidate.
It will be the responsibility of the Training Provider to ensure the attendance of the candidates.
The final assessment of the candidates will be carried out after completion of OJT, and it shall be the responsibility of the training provider to ensure the presence of all eligible candidates for the assessment after completion of OJT.
In districts where facilities for OJT are not available, special exemptions will be given by PAC. In these districts, candidates may carry out project work.
Benefits
##### **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.
##### **Category of Skilling Programmes:**
##### ***1. Up-skilling/Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):***
**Target Group:** Up-skilling / Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will only be applicable to SafaiMitras including waster pickers who constitute the bottom of the pyramid. - **Curriculum:** In respect of Safai Mitras including waste pickers, the curriculum will include the programmes on safe & healthy sanitation practices, occupational practices as per relevant and approved Qualification Packs (QPs). Certification would be aligned with the standard process. - **Period of Training:** The duration of the training programmes will be of approximately 35 hours keeping in mind the occupational hours of the trainees. - **Training Cost:** The training cost will be limited to extent of Common Cost Norms (CCN) issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) as applicable from time to time. - **Other Expenses:** As the trainees are already employed, they will be paid @₹500/- per person to Safai Mitras including Waste Pickers in the form of stipend, for duration of training of Up-skilling and Re-skilling under RPL, towards compensation of their wage loss, during the period of training.
##### ***2. Short-Term Courses (focus on wage/self-employment):***
**Target Group:** Most disempowered groups belonging to SC/OBC/EWS/DNT and Sanitation Workers including Waste Pickers and their dependents having aspirations to be employed in sectors having good demand in job market with suitable wage. - **Curriculum:** The Curriculum of the training programmes will be as per National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)/National Occupational Standard (NOS), issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India in various job roles with focus on wage and self-employment opportunities such as self-employed tailors training, furniture making, food processing, carpet weaving, beautician workers, leather work, latex harvesting, tyre fitting along with financial and digital literacy, etc. Training to be delivered through accredited and affiliated training centres. - **Period of Training:** The duration of the training programmes will be less than 1200 hours, as stipulated in National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs). - **Training Cost:** The training cost will be as per Common Cost Norms for NSQF job roles or as stipulated by concerned board as applicable and as amended from time to time. - **Other Expenses:**
**For non-residential training programmes**, the trainees will be paid stipend @ ₹1,500/- per month for SC candidates, ₹1,000/- per month to OBCs/EWSs/DNTs and ₹1,500/- per month to Sanitation Workers including waste pickers and their dependents. 1. **For residential training programmes**, wherever necessary, the trainees will be provided boarding and lodging and expenses compensated within CCN, for complete duration of the training programmes. No stipend will be separately payable except in case of Safai Mitras, Waste Pickers & their dependents who will be paid ₹500/- per month.
##### **3.** ***Entrepreneurial Development Programmes (EDP):***
**Implementing Agency:** Ministry will approach National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) or any other organisation viz Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship for conducting EDP training.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Passport Size photograph |
| 3 | Caste/community certificate |
| 4 | Income certificate, if applicable |
| 5 | Proof of age |
| 6 | Residence proof |
| 7 | Educational Qualification certificates |
| 8 | Occupation Certificate in case Safai Mitras including waster pickers |
| 9 | Bank account details/Bank Passbook (Aadhaar linked bank account) |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Arunachal Pradesh
Who can apply for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) in Arunachal Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Arunachal Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) in Arunachal Pradesh?
Applicants in Arunachal Pradesh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH)?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 8 July 2021 through 8 July 2021, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main objective of the PM-DAKSH Yojana is to increase the skill levels of the target youth by providing them short term and long term skills, followed by assistance in wage/self-employment. Besides above, the skill levels of artisans would be enhanced through Upskilling/Reskilling programmes and enable them to increase their incomes within their practicing vocations.