‘Unnati’ to help job-scheme workers improve their skills
The Hindu
Scheme, which intends to reduce workers’ dependency on MGNREGS, launched in Kerala
The ‘Unnati’ project, which will provide skill training to existing workers of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), with an aim of reducing the dependency on the scheme, has been launched in the State. Under the project, one adult member of a household which has completed 100 days of work under the MGNREGS, will be provided training through the Rural Skill Division of the Ministry of Rural Development and the Krishi Vigyan Kendras of the Ministry of Agriculture. The household from which a candidate will be selected for the training will continue to enjoy 100 days of work under the scheme. A family member in the 18-35 age group from the household will be eligible for training under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). In case of special groups, persons of up to 45 years of age can apply.More Related News