Government schemes

Central and state schemes explained in plain language, each with a link to the official source.

4 schemes for “skill training”

Education & skillsCentralStatus changed: check

Free short-term skill training with certification

For: Youth and adults aged 15 to 59, including school and college dropouts

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Business & self-employmentCentralStatus changed: check

Recognition and ID card, skill training with stipend, ₹15,000 toolkit incentive and collateral-free loans (₹1 lakh, then ₹2 lakh) at 5% interest

For: Artisans and craftspeople in 18 traditional trades working with hands and tools

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Women & childrenCentral

Skill training, enterprise support and access to credit so SHG women can earn ₹1 lakh or more a year

For: Women members of self-help groups under DAY-NRLM

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FPOs, clusters & institutionsCentralStatus changed: check

Grant support for common facilities, training and marketing for clusters of traditional artisans

For: NGOs, cooperatives, producer companies and institutions working with artisan clusters

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