UPSDM

Uttar Pradesh being the largest populated state in the country, the target for skill development for the 12th plan has been fixed at 8 million by Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission. More than 25 lakh youth enter the labour force every year in the state without proper skills. In addition, there is a backlog. The State Rural Livelihood mission is already engaged in enabling livelihood options to a large numbers through Self Employment and SHGs, irrespective of age and literacy levels.

Therefore, State Skill Development Mission would focus on providing wage employment linked skills and training to children who drop out of the education stream between class 5th and 12th, who number approximately 20 lakh per year, with more emphasis on youth who have qualified class 8th as they can be trained in many more sector thus enhancing their employability. All persons between the ages of 14 to 35, preferably 8th pass, who need skill development training to improve their earning capacities and level, shall be eligible for the skill development training. People who are 5th pass and above will also be considered for courses which have a lesser eligibility requirement. Skill development will also be extended to unskilled/semi-skilled workers seeking to enhance their skill levels.

The program shall target Women, SC/STs, and other marginalized sections of society. The specific provisions for different categories of people in schemes such as NRLM, MSDP, BOCW, BADP, SCA to SCSP etc. shall be adhered. The funds available under these schemes will not only be used for skill development but also for setting up infrastructure for trainings of these groups. Overall, the program shall have a target of 40% for women, 21% for SC/STs and 15% for minorities across all the trainings provided in the state through the Mission.