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Union Minister for Minority Affairs has informed Rajya Sabha about the Seekho aur Kamao Scheme
About Seekho aur Kamao Scheme:
- Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn) is a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
- Purpose: It is a Skill development scheme for the youth of the 14 – 35 years age group. It aims at providing employment and employment opportunities, improving the employability of existing workers, school dropouts etc.
- Implementation: The scheme is implemented through selected expert Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs).
- The scheme ensures placements of a minimum of 75% trainees, out of which at least 50% placement is in the organized sector.
- Moreover, Post-placement support of Rs. 2000/- per month is provided to placed trainees under the scheme for two months as placement assistance.
Other Schemes of Ministry of Minority Affairs:
- Naya Savera Scheme- The Scheme aims to provide free coaching to students/candidates belonging to minority communities for qualifying in entrance examinations of technical/ medical professional courses and various competitive examinations.
- Padho Pardesh Scheme – Scheme of interest subsidy to students of minority communities on educational loans for overseas higher studies.
- Nai Udaan Scheme– Support for students clearing Prelims conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), State Public Service Commission (PSC) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) etc.
- Nai Roshni Scheme- Leadership development of women belonging to minority communities.
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) – Being implemented to provide basic infrastructure such as Schools, Colleges, Drinking water and Sanitation facilities, Primary Health Centres in deprived areas of the Country.
- USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development)
- Nai Manzil Scheme– A scheme for formal school education & skilling of school dropouts.
- Hamari Dharohar- A scheme to preserve the rich heritage of minority communities of India under the overall concept of Indian culture.
