Government Schemes on Education and Skill Development
SERIAL NO.
SCHEME NAME
SCHEME BRIEF
BENEFITS
URL
1
Vidya Lakshmi
Vidya Lakshmi is a first of its kind portal for students seeking Education Loan. It provides single window for Students to access information and make application for Educational Loans provided by Banks and Govt Scholarships.
Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications to banks online, anywhere by accessing the portal. The portal also provides linkages to National Scholarship Portal.
2
Vidyasaarathi
It is a technology-enabled initiative by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited (NSDL e-Gov) to bridge the gap in education finance in the country through an online platform.
Students can search and apply for various education finance schemes they are qualified for.
3
National Scholarships Portal
Provide a common portal for various Scholarships Schemes of Central and State Governments.
Simplified process for the students. 1. AI scholarships information available under one umbrella. 2. Single integrated application for all scholarships.
4
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
DDU-GKY is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), tasked with the dual objectives of adding diversity to the incomes of rural youth and harnessing aspirations of youth.
DDU-GKY is uniquely focused on rural youth between the ages of 15 and 35 years from poor families.
5
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-available skill training and help them in securing a better livelihood.
Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will also be assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
6
Financial Assistance for Skill Training of Persons with Disabilities
This scheme targets skill development of People with Disability as per industry needs which can then be gainfully employed and contribute it to India's growing economy. Trainees are provided stipendiary support for training in 30 States for NIOS.
It provides certificates to trainees after the completion of training, that is based on the Expository- NOS aligned curriculum.
7
The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
It is a one year programme equipping technically qualified youth with practical knowledge and skills required in their field of work.
At the end of one year training they are issued a Certificate attesting to their training and proficiency in a particular field.
8
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a scheme of Government of India to promote apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Training and On-the-Job Training/Practical Training at workplace in the industry.
9
Skill development for minorities
'Seekhe aur Kamao (Learn & Earn)' is a scheme implemented on 2013-14 for skill development of minorities.
The scheme aims at upgrading the skills of minority youth in various non-traditional/non-lucrative fields depending upon their qualification, present economic trends and market potential, which can earn suitable employment or make them suitable skilled to go for self-employment.
10
Green Skill Development Programme
Most vocational training programmes focus on mechanical/technical skills rather than soft or "green" skills. Green skills contribute to preserving or restoring environmental quality for sustainable future and include jobs that protect ecosystems and biodiversity, reduce energy and minimize waste and pollution. This with the Skill India Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) utilizing the vast network and expertise of ENVIS hubs/RPs, has taken up an initiative for skill development in the environment and forest sector.
Green skills contribute to preserving or restoring environmental quality for sustainable future and include jobs that protect ecosystems and biodiversity, reduce energy and minimize waste and pollution.
11
Rural Self Employment Training Institutes
It is an initiative of Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to have dedicated infrastructure in each district of the country to impart training and skill upgradation of youth gained benefits entrepreneurship development.
Rural BPL youth will be identified and trained for self-employment.
