Strengthening Skills, Arts and Employment through ITIs

Description
The "Strengthening Skills, Arts, and Employment through ITIs" initiative by the Department of De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to bridge traditional knowledge and art with modern technology. Communities under this department have historically relied on traditional knowledge and art for their livelihood. To connect these skills with modern technology, short-term, employment-oriented training has been provided through ITIs. The target for the financial year 2022-23 is to train 180 students, with a goal of benefiting 250 students in the coming year. After completing the training, there is a provision for employment or self-employment under the self-employment scheme.

Benefits
• The scheme provides employment-oriented training through ITIs, aiming to enhance traditional skills and offer employment or self-employment opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be from the De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities listed in Madhya Pradesh.
2. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
3. The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
4. The applicant's educational qualification should meet the course requirements.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".
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Step 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".

Step 2: Step 2: Navigate to the top right corner of the homepage and click "Registration".
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Step 2: Navigate to the top right corner of the homepage and click "Registration".

Step 3: Step 3: On the registration page, provide the mandatory details. (the fields marked with * are mandatory). If required, verify your Mobile Number and/or Email ID via OTP. Finally, click "Register".
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Step 3: On the registration page, provide the mandatory details. (the fields marked with * are mandatory). If required, verify your Mobile Number and/or Email ID via OTP. Finally, click "Register".

Step 4: Step 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".
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Step 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".

Step 5: Step 2: Use the credentials you created during registration to log in.
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Step 2: Use the credentials you created during registration to log in.

Step 6: Step 3: Navigate to the online application form of the scheme you intend to apply for.
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Step 3: Navigate to the online application form of the scheme you intend to apply for.

Step 7: Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
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Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.

Step 8: Step 5: Carefully review all the information provided. Make any necessary corrections.
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Step 5: Carefully review all the information provided. Make any necessary corrections.

Step 9: Step 6: Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any).
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Step 6: Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any).

Step 10: Step 7: Click the "Submit" to submit your application.
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Step 7: Click the "Submit" to submit your application.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Samagra ID
• Bank account Details

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of training does the scheme offer?
A: The scheme offers short-term, employment-oriented training that links traditional art, knowledge, and business with modern technology, delivered through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).

Q: Who is eligible for the "Strengthening Skills, Arts, and Employment through ITIs" scheme?
A: The scheme is available to individuals from De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities listed in the Madhya Pradesh State's Memorandum No. /6109/XXY/GNK/IK/63, dated 21 September 1963.

Q: Do I need to be a resident of Madhya Pradesh to apply?
A: Yes, the applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh to qualify for the scheme.

Q: What kind of certificate do I need to apply?
A: The applicant should have been issued a certificate of free, nomadic, and semi-nomadic caste by the competent authority to prove eligibility.

Q: Can I apply for this scheme if I am an income taxpayer?
A: No, the applicant should not be an income taxpayer to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: What educational qualifications are required for the scheme?
A: The applicant's educational qualifications should meet the requirements specified for the course they wish to apply for under this scheme.

Q: How many students will benefit from the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to train 180 students in the financial year 2022-23, with a target of benefiting 250 students in the following year.

Q: What happens after completing the training?
A: After completing the training, students will have access to employment opportunities or self-employment through the self-employment scheme.

Q: Where will the training take place?
A: The training will be conducted at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and related institutions offering the required skill-building courses.