In 2020-21, the existing scheme of Assistance for Skill Development of Other Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes was modified as a Central Sector Scheme with the inclusion of Scheduled Castes and Sanitation workers and was renamed as PM- DAKSH Yojana.
About PM-DAKSH Yojana
The scheme aims to increase the skill levels of the target youth by providing for long-term and short-term skills, followed by settlement in employment and self-employment.
Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Nearly 74,000 persons have been trained and more than 17,000 got placement in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
Under the scheme, free-of-cost training will be provided by the government for the trainees.
The stipend of ₹1000-1500 per month per trainee will be given for trainees having 80% and above attendance in short-term and long-term training.
Trained candidates will be provided placement after assessment and certification.
Candidates in the age group 18 to 45 years belonging to SC, OBC, Economically Backward Classes, Transgender community, Safai Karamcharis can apply for the training programme under PM-DAKSH.
The training is largely intended for rural artisans, domestic and sanitation workers.
