Uttar Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Yojana aims to address the skill gap faced by construction workers registered with the Board, by providing them with the necessary training opportunities for competency development and technological advancement. Currently, construction workers are dependent only on on-the-job experience due to a lack of formal technical training caused by institutional limitations. This hinders their ability to earn fair wages and access better services. Taking into account the financial constraints that often prevent workers and their families from undertaking formal training, this scheme provides reimbursement of both training costs and lost wages. By bridging this financial gap, this initiative empowers individuals to enhance their skills and career prospects.
Objective of Kaushal Vikas Yojana
- To make the youth of the state employment-ready.
- To promote skill development in various sectors.
- To address the problem of unemployment.
- To contribute towards achieving the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Benefits
- Training Fees and Materials: The Board will reimburse the cost of fees, textbooks and other training-related stationery as prescribed by the institute.
- Exam: After the training, an assessment exam has to be passed.
- Wage: If the registered worker receives training on his own, an amount equal to the minimum wage of an unskilled worker will be reimbursed, but only registered workers are eligible, not dependents.
Key Features of the Scheme
- Eligibility: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh to avail the scheme. The age limit has been fixed from 18 to 35 years.
- Training: Under the scheme, training is provided to the youth in various fields like automotive, fashion designing, computer, electronics, electrician, eustachian, Buddhist, etc.
- Courses: A total of 283 tribals are participating in 34 districts.
- Additional Benefits: All training tools on English and computer education are also compulsorily given.
- Certificate: Children are provided a certificate of completion of training certified by the state government.
Eligibility
- The applicant himself or his spouse/father should be a registered construction worker and their contribution should be updated.
- If the registered worker wants to take training on his own, his age should be between 18-35 years.
- Age Dependency: There is no age limit for dependent wife/unmarried daughter.
- The maximum age of the dependent son is 21 years.
Application Process
- How to Register and Apply for the Scheme The applicant has to visit the following offices,
- Nearest Labor Office.
- Tehsildar of the concerned tehsil.
- Block Development Officer of the concerned development block.
- Get the application form and fill it out completely.
- Attach the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the application form to the same office.
Required Documents
- Photocopy of registration certificate.
- Proof of depositing updated contribution.
- Application form related to discipline.
Challenges and Solution
- Quality of Training: There is a need to ensure the quality of training for teachers.
- Employment Generation: There is a need for collaboration with the private sector to create more employment opportunities for teaching youth.
- Awareness: There is a need for more publicity about the scheme to increase awareness in rural areas.
Future Directions
- Integration of New Technology: Promote training in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things, etc.
- Flexible Education: Promote offline and distance learning options to reach more and more youth.
- Women Empowerment: Special focus on the skill development of women and providing them employment opportunities.
- Collaboration: Strengthen collaboration between the Central Government, State Government and private sector.
Also Read:
- Mahadevi Verma Shramik Pustak Kraya Dhan Yojana (MVSPKDY)
- Uttar Pradesh Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana: An Overview
