75. Employment Generation Programmes in India

In detailed explanation of various Scehmes of employment generation

After seeing my last blog, Ajay said he understood unemployment basics.

Now, he wants to learn more about Employment Generation Programs to upskill 📚👨‍💼

Van Dhan Internship Programme 🏞️

• Ajay joined the Van Dhan Internship Programme during college.

• It aims to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to tribal communities through forest-based enterprises and value addition to local produce.

• Empowering tribal communities, promoting eco-friendly employment opportunities, and fostering sustainable economic growth.

Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana 🏙️

• Upon moving to the city, Ajay learned about the Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana.

• It aims to uplift the urban poor by providing skill training and easy access to credit for starting small businesses.

• Fostering entrepreneurship, promoting self-reliance, and enhancing the socio-economic conditions of the urban poor.

Employment Assurance Scheme ⚒️

• Ajay's village benefited from the Employment Assurance Scheme.

• It aims to create durable assets and provide wage employment, combating disguised unemployment.

• Transforming rural communities positively, encouraging collective efforts for infrastructural development.
  

Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 🌾

• Back in his village during tough times, Ajay witnessed the impact of MGNREGA.

• It aims to provide employment opportunities to those in need and ensure a social safety net.

• Empowering rural citizens, bringing about infrastructural development, and alleviating poverty.

Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme 💼

• As Ajay prepared for the UPSC exam, he discovered PMEGP.

• It aims to boost entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance to start micro-enterprises.

• Creating jobs, promoting economic growth, and encouraging self-employment among aspiring entrepreneurs.

Skill India 🛠️

• Ajay also learned about Skill India during his preparation.

• It aims to provide skill training to the youth across various sectors to enhance employability.

• Bridging the skill gap, enabling youth to secure better job opportunities, and supporting economic growth.

Startup India 🚀

• During his research, Ajay stumbled upon Startup India.

• It aims to promote and support startups, fostering innovation, and entrepreneurship.

• Creating a conducive ecosystem for startups, encouraging job creation, and driving economic growth.

  

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