Scholarship
Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH)(PM-DAKSH)
Eligibility
Applicant must be an Indian national with valid proof of nationality.
Region
All India
Award
Composite
By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk
Overview
About PM-DAKSH
PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) is a central sector skill-development scheme run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It was launched during 2020-21.
The scheme's stated aim is to raise family income by building the skills of target youth, pairing short-term training with a route into wage or self-employment. It runs three broad kinds of programme: short-term training, up-skilling or re-skilling, and entrepreneurship development. Training is delivered through three implementing corporations, the NSFDC, the NBCFDC and the NSKFDC, and is provided free of cost with stipend support during the course.
PM-DAKSH is meant for people from marginalised groups, including Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes, De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, and sanitation workers such as waste pickers. Eligibility rules, including age band and income limits, differ by category and are set out in the scheme's own criteria.
Sources: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment - PM-DAKSH Yojana · Vajiram & Ravi - PM-DAKSH Scheme: Objectives, Eligibility, Implementation
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Central Government
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment · Department Of Social Justice & Empowerment With The Help Of Project Management Unit
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Skills & Employment |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 2021-07-08 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Applicant must be an Indian national with valid proof of nationality. | |
| Applicant must be aged between 18 and 45 years. | |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Scheduled Castes (SC); |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Other Backward Classes (OBC); |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Economically Weaker Sections (EWS); |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Denotified & Nomadic Tribes (DNT0, or |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Safai Mitras (including Waste Pickers). |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Applicant from OBC or EWS must have an annual family income below ₹3,00,000/- . |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Applicant from SC, DNT, or Safai Mitras (including Waste Pickers) has no income limit. |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Applicant must possess a valid Aadhaar card (exemption for the candidates of such States which have not implemented Aadhaar completely). |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Applicant must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account. |
| Applicant must belong to one of the following groups | Applicant must register on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). |
| Target Groups | Up-skilling/Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Up-skilling / Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will only be applicable to Safai Mitras including waster pickers who constitute the bottom of the pyramid. - Short-Term Courses (focus on wage/self-employment): Most disempowered groups belonging to SC/OBC/EWS/DNT and Sanitation Workers including Waste Pickers and their dependents having aspirations to be employed in sectors having good demand in job market with suitable wage. - Entrepreneurial Development Programmes(EDP): SCs, EWSs, OBCs and DNTs youth who are having an entrepreneurial bent of mind. |
| Attendance | Compulsory AEBAS-based attendance of assessors and candidates during assessment. |
| Attendance | More than 70% of biometric attendance is required for each candidate to appear in the assessment in all types of training. |
| On the Job Training (OJT) | The establishments offering OJT will give a certificate at the end of OJT indicating the duration and attendance of the candidate. |
| On the Job Training (OJT) | It will be the responsibility of the Training Provider to ensure the attendance of the candidates. |
| On the Job Training (OJT) | The final assessment of the candidates will be carried out after completion of OJT, and it shall be the responsibility of the training provider to ensure the presence of all eligible candidates for the assessment after completion of OJT. |
| On the Job Training (OJT) | In districts where facilities for OJT are not available, special exemptions will be given by PAC. In these districts, candidates may carry out project work. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Key benefits: Training free of cost for the trainees, 100% grants by Government.
- Stipend will be given to trainees during the period of training.
- Trained candidates will be provided certification after successful completion of training and assessment.
- Trained candidates will be provided placement after assessment and certification.
- Category of Skilling Programmes: 1. Up-skilling/Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Target Group: Up-skilling / Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will only be applicable to SafaiMitras including waster pickers who constitute the bottom of the pyramid. - Curriculum: In respect of Safai Mitras including waste pickers, the curriculum will include the programmes on safe & healthy sanitation practices, occupational practices as per relevant and approved Qualification Packs (QPs). Certification would be aligned with the standard process. - Period of Training: The duration of the training programmes will be of approximately 35 hours keeping in mind the occupational hours of the trainees. - Training Cost: The training cost will be limited to extent of Common Cost Norms (CCN) issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) as applicable from time to time. - Other Expenses: As the trainees are already employed, they will be paid @₹500/- per person to Safai Mitras including Waste Pickers in the form of stipend, for duration of training of Up-skilling and Re-skilling under RPL, towards compensation of their wage loss, during the period of training.
- 2. Short-Term Courses (focus on wage/self-employment): Target Group: Most disempowered groups belonging to SC/OBC/EWS/DNT and Sanitation Workers including Waste Pickers and their dependents having aspirations to be employed in sectors having good demand in job market with suitable wage. - Curriculum: The Curriculum of the training programmes will be as per National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)/National Occupational Standard (NOS), issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India in various job roles with focus on wage and self-employment opportunities such as self-employed tailors training, furniture making, food processing, carpet weaving, beautician workers, leather work, latex harvesting, tyre fitting along with financial and digital literacy, etc. Training to be delivered through accredited and affiliated training centres. - Period of Training: The duration of the training programmes will be less than 1200 hours, as stipulated in National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs). - Training Cost: The training cost will be as per Common Cost Norms for NSQF job roles or as stipulated by concerned board as applicable and as amended from time to time. - Other Expenses:
- For non-residential training programmes, the trainees will be paid stipend @ ₹1,500/- per month for SC candidates, ₹1,000/- per month to OBCs/EWSs/DNTs and ₹1,500/- per month to Sanitation Workers including waste pickers and their dependents. 1. For residential training programmes, wherever necessary, the trainees will be provided boarding and lodging and expenses compensated within CCN, for complete duration of the training programmes. No stipend will be separately payable except in case of Safai Mitras, Waste Pickers & their dependents who will be paid ₹500/- per month.
- 3. Entrepreneurial Development Programmes (EDP): Implementing Agency: Ministry will approach National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) or any other organisation viz Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship for conducting EDP training.
What to prepare
Documents required
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
Passport Size photograph
Caste/community certificate
Income certificate, if applicable
Proof of age
Residence proof
Educational Qualification certificates
Occupation Certificate in case Safai Mitras including waster pickers
Bank account details/Bank Passbook (Aadhaar linked bank account)
Any other documents as required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
https://pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in/student
Source
Official links
Questions
PM-DAKSH – FAQ
The main objective of the PM-DAKSH Yojana is to increase the skill levels of the target youth by providing them short term and long term skills, followed by assistance in wage/self-employment. Besides above, the skill levels of artisans would be enhanced through Upskilling/Reskilling programmes and enable them to increase their incomes within their practicing vocations.
Eligibility for the PM-DAKSH Yojana includes Indian citizens aged 18-45 years from SC, OBC, EWS, DNT, Safai Mitras, or Waste Pickers groups. OBC and EWS candidates must have a family income below Rs. 3 lakh, while there is no income limit for SC, DNT, or Safai Mitras/Waste Pickers.
Local Revenue Officer/Local Municipal Officer/Cantonment Executive Officer/ Railway Officer, Head of the Govt. Departments (i.e. Schools, Colleges, Forest, Health, Education, Animal Husbandry) having rank not less than Gazetted Officer, Elected Members of Municipal Body, Pradhan of Gram Panchayats and Regional Managers of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)/Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
Persons between the ages of 18-45 years are eligible for undergoing skill development training programs under PM-DAKSH Yojana.
There are following types of skill development training programmes under PM-DAKSH Yojana; (i) Up-skilling/Re-skilling, (ii) Short Term Training Programmes, (iii) Entrepreneurship Development Programmes.
No. A person is eligible to undergo training under skill development training programme only once.
No. A person is allowed to participate only in one skill development training program.
The duration of the training varies; upskilling programs are approximately 35 hours, while short-term courses can be up to 1200 hours.
Eligible individuals must register on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) for the PM-DAKSH Yojana.
Candidates must have at least 70% attendance to be eligible to appear in the assessments.
Yes, every candidate will be offered one chance for re-assessment.
No, the re-assessment is free of cost.
Disclaimer
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