The second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0) was launched with an aim to digitally upskill tribal youth: Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “The second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0) was launched with an aim to digitally upskill tribal youth: Minister” published in PIB on 19th July 2022.

What is the News?

The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha about the GOAL Programme.

What is a GOAL Programme?

GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Meta (formerly Facebook).

Aim: To digitally empower tribal youth and women through the concept of mentor and mentee.

Funded by: The programme is fully funded by Meta (Facebook India).

Phases:

1st Phase: The first phase of the GOAL programme was launched as a pilot project in May 2020, and it was completed by Dec 2021. The mentees in the first phase were provided with training across three-course pillars: (1) Communication & Life Skills; (2) Enabling Digital Presence, and (3) Leadership & Entrepreneurship. 

2nd Phase: The second phase was launched in June 2022 with an aim to digitally upskill tribal youth by promoting entrepreneurship and opening up opportunities for them using digital technology. There will be a special focus on more than 10 lakh members of 50000 Vandhan Self-Help Groups.