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Youth Empowerment Sphere

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Vocational Training in Tribal Areas

Official scheme details, eligibility information and application guidance.

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About the Scheme

Brief
A central sector scheme providing 100% grant-in-aid to state governments and NGOs to run Vocational Training Centres (VTCs). It focuses on both traditional and modern trades with high local market potential.

Objective
To upgrade the skills of tribal youth (STs) based on their educational qualification and current economic trends to enable gainful employment or self-employment.

Eligibility Criteria
- Beneficiaries: Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
- Implementing Agencies: State/UT Governments, autonomous bodies, registered NGOs, and private institutions with at least 3 years of experience in tribal welfare

Benefits
- Stipend: Monthly stipend of ₹700 for trainees
- Materials: ₹1,600 per annum for raw materials and tools
- Free Training: Comprehensive coverage for boarding, lodging, and training expenses
- Certification: Trainees receive a certificate or diploma upon completion
- Placement support through linkages with financial institutions, NSTFDC, banks

Nodal Department
Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Scheme Overview
  • Status Active
  • Category Central Initiative
Required Documents:
- Documents Required (for Implementing Agencies): i. Registration Certificate and Bye-laws ii. Audited accounts and Utilization Certificate (UC) iii. List of beneficiaries (with Aadhaar/identity proof) iv. Inspection Report countersigned by the District Collector v. Staff list and Budget Estimates - Documents Required for Beneficiaries: i. ST Certificate ii. Aadhaar Card iii. Income Certificate: The eligible limit usually below ₹3.00 lakh per annum iv. Educational Qualifications: Mark sheets or passing certificates of the last cleared examination (e.g., 10th or 12th standard) to determine course eligibility v. Domicile Certificate vi. Bank Account Details vii. Recent Passport Size Photographs viii. School Leaving/Transfer Certificate: Some states require the original LC/TC for verification of age and educational history

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