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Context

• The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana is a Central Sector Scheme launched during the 2020-21 period in India.
• Its main objective is to enhance the competency level of specific target groups, making them employable for both self-employment and wage-employment to support their socio-economic development.

Details

Key details of the scheme

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Criteria: Between 18 to 45 years.
• Income Criteria:
  • No income limit for SCs, Safai Karamcharis (including waste pickers), and DNTs.
  • Annual family income below Rs. 3 lakh for OBCs.
  • Annual family income below Rs. 1 lakh for EBCs. 

Target groups

• The scheme primarily focuses on the following target groups:
  • Scheduled Castes (SCs)
  • Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
  • Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)
  • Denotified Tribes (DNTs)
  • Safai Karamcharis, including waste pickers

Types of Trainings and Costs

• Up-skilling/Reskilling (35 to 60 hours/5 days to 35 days): Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 8,000 per candidate.
• Short Term Training (300 hours/3 months): Rs. 22,000 per candidate.
• Entrepreneurship Development Programme (90 hours/15 days): Rs. 7,000 per candidate.
• Long Term Training (650 hours/7 months): Rs. 45,000 per candidate.
• The cost of training varies based on the duration of the course and follows common norms issued by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
• Safai Karamcharis, including waste pickers, receive Up-skilling for 35 hours/5 days with an average cost of Rs. 3,000 per candidate.

Financial Support for Trainees

• Training for candidates is provided free of cost.
• Stipend of Rs. 1,500 per month is provided to SCs and Safai Karamcharis.
• OBCs, EBCs, and DNTs receive Rs. 1,000 per month for non-residential Short Term and Long Term training courses.
• Wage compensation of Rs. 2,500 per candidate is given to SCs, OBCs, EBCs, and DNTs candidates for Upskilling/Reskilling programs.
• Safai Karamcharis candidates receive wage compensation of Rs. 500 per candidate for Upskilling programs.

Performance (2020-21 to 2022-23)

• Target: 1,39,658 candidates
• Commenced Training: 1,07,120 candidates
• Placement (up to 31.07.2023): 77,237 candidates
• Financial Target: Rs. 213.83 crore
• Funds Released: Rs. 127.95 crore

Future Targets (2023-24 to 2025-26)

• Target: 1,69,300 candidates
• Estimated Expenditure: Rs. 286.42 crore

PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Which of the following statements about PM-DAKSH Yojana is/are correct? 1.The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana was launched during 2020-21. 2.The age criterion for this scheme is between 18-45 years. 3.The training provided under PM-DAKSH Yojana is not free of cost. Options: A) Only Statement 1 is true. B) Statements 1 and 2 are true. C) Statements 2 and 3 are true. D) All three statements are true. Correct Answer: B)

 

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