Haryana Launches Schemes for Youth Empowerment and Skill Development
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Youth Day programme organised by the Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department. |
| Schemes Launched | Drone Didi Yojana, Contractor Saksham Yuva Yojana, IT Saksham Yuva Yojana. |
| Haryana Kaushal Vikas Mission | Helped over 1 lakh youth in skill development and provided 1.44 lakh jobs. |
| Contractor Saksham Yuva Yojana | - Skill training for 10,000 engineering diploma/degree holders for 3 months. - Rs 3 lakh interest-free loan for one year. - Eligibility for government contracts up to Rs 25 lakh of Panchayati Raj Department. |
| IT Saksham Yuva Yojana | - IT training for graduate/postgraduate youth. - Training in coding, Java, web designing, networking, digital marketing, etc. |
| Drone Didi Yojana | - Training for 5,000 young women in drone operation and management in 2024-25. - 80% cost of drones and equipment funded by the government. |
| Unemployment Grant Hike | - Class XII pass youth: Rs 900 to Rs 1,200/month (from 1 August 2024). - Graduate youth: Rs 2,000/month. - Postgraduate youth: Rs 3,500/month. - Grants to be provided to 2.61 lakh youth. |
| Haryana Skill Development Mission (HSDM) | - Established in May 2015. - Aims to empower youth for economic and overall growth. - Acts as a single point of contact for skill development schemes across departments. |