20 Aug 2022: PIB Summary for UPSC

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1. Grameen Udyami Project

1. Grameen Udyami Project

Syllabus: GS 2, Polity and Governance.

Prelims: Grameen Udyami Yojana.

Mains: Government Policies and interventions.

Context: Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth and give a boost to Skill India Mission.

Details:

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with Yuva Vikas Society and Seva Bharti, launched the second phase of the Grameen Udyami Project.
• It will augment skill training in tribal youth and ensure the inclusive and sustainable growth of tribal communities.
• The objective is to multiskill India’s young population and impart functional skills for enabling livelihoods.
• The involvement of tribal communities in the workforce, will ensure holistic development of the vulnerable group and make them self-reliant.  
• In the first phase of the project, the tribal youth of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat were mobilized.
• The training was provided in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and was completed successfully in May 2022.

About Gramin Udyami Project:

• It is a unique multiskilling project.
• It is funded by NSDC. 
• Its target is to train 450 tribal students in Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. 
• The project is being implemented in 6 states: Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
• The training will be provided for the following Job roles:
  • Electrician & Solar PV Installation Technician
  • Plumbing & Masonry
  • 2-Wheeler Repair & Maintenance
  • IT/ITES with e-Governance
  • Farm Mechanization
• The project is implemented under Sansadiya Parisankul Yojana. 

Significance of the Project:

• Grameen Udyami project can be a game changer for the tribal population and will provide the right opportunities for the tribal youth to stand on their feet.
• The project will ensure the economic empowerment of the tribal population in their geographical areas.
• The project has the potential to reduce forced migration, which is a consequence of inadequate opportunities in their respective regions.
• It will also ensure the conservation of natural resources.
• Owing to inadequate education and skill, organized sectors have meager contributions to tribal livelihood vis-a-vis the national average. Thus initiatives like the Grameen Udyami project are crucial for livelihood generation and the overall development of the tribal section.

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