Overview

Because urban poverty is multidimensional, various vulnerabilities faced by the poor in cities and towns, such as occupational, residential, and social, must be addressed concurrently in a comprehensive and integrated manner, with a targeted focus on vulnerable groups, in order to have a positive impact on the ground. Residential vulnerability is addressed through programs such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). The other two vulnerabilities, occupational and social, can be addressed most effectively by providing opportunities for skill development leading to market-based employment and assisting them in establishing self-employment ventures.

Skill development and easy access to credit are essential components of urban poverty alleviation programs. In this context, a mission-mode approach to urban livelihoods is considered necessary & is achieved through DAY-NULM.SUDA executes and monitors various State Government Schemes, Urban Reforms, e-governance, and capacity-building activities related to the Urban Development & Municipal Affairs Department, in addition to implementing Central Government Programmes and Externally Aided Projects in the State on behalf of the UD&MA Department which includes DAY-NULM.

Programme Objectives

699732 urban poor women have been organized into a total of 58311 SHGs through 1433 registered Area Level Federation & 9 City Level Federations. There are currently 69 active City Livelihood Centers that help urban youth with their daily livelihoods.

The Full Form of SUDA is‍ State Urban Development Agency and encourages urban development initiatives in urban areas with improved urban governance for effective citizen-centered services for livable, clean, green, and hygienic environments.

EXIN provides training based on NULM/SUDA project guideline to unemployed youths, free of charge, and assist to place them on the job.

Career Scope

People trained under the scheme through EXIN are placed in Jobs and there is more demand for trained manpower in various fields.

Overview

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and is administered by the National Skill Development Corporation.  This skill certification scheme aims to allow a large number of Indian youth to participate in industry-relevant skill training that will help them earn a better livelihood.  Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will also be evaluated and certified under the Recognized Prior Learning Programme (RPL).

Programme Objectives

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana encourages Indian youth to participate in industry-based skill training to make them more employable and secure a better future. Aside from that, it seeks to:

·        Over the course of the scheme, 8 lakh young people will benefit (2020-21)

·        Create an environment in which Indian youth can make informed decisions about available skilling opportunities.

·        Increase youth certification and skill training support.

Create long-term Skill Centres to increase private sector participation.

Career Scope

After completion of the Training the participant will be able to find a suitable placement as per his skill.

Overview

Under the auspices of the WBSDM (West Bengal Skill Development Mission), which is headed by the Hon`ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, the West Bengal government is committed to extensive skill development for its young population.

The "Utkarsh Bangla" flagship program, run by the Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD) for placement-linked short-term skill training throughout the State of West Bengal, was introduced on February 16, 2016, in order to guarantee that the aforementioned commitment is successfully fulfilled.

Candidates can register for all short-term skill development training programs offered by the West Bengali government`s Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD) here.

Programme Objectives

Under the auspices of the WBSDM (West Bengal Skill Development Mission), which is headed by the Hon`ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, the West Bengal government is committed to extensive skill development for its young population.

The "Utkarsh Bangla" flagship program, run by the Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD) for placement-linked short-term skill training throughout the State of West Bengal, was introduced on February 16, 2016, in order to guarantee that the aforementioned commitment is successfully fulfilled.

Candidates can register for all short-term skill development training programs offered by the West Bengali government`s Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD) here.

Career Scope

After completion of the Training, the participant will be able to find a suitable placement as per his skill.

Overview

The West Bengal Swarojgar Corporation Limited was established by the State Government pursuant to Resolution No. 83-SH/2P/Prs-15/2009 dated February 20, 2009, in accordance with the former Companies Act, 1956, which has since been replaced by the Companies Act, 2013. For the welfare and benefit of the State, the Corporation primarily performs the following services on its behalf:

SHG members receive training in a range of disciplines, including tailoring, goat farming, poultry farming, floriculture, hospitality management, handicrafts, jute crafts, food products, computer programming, mushroom farming, and beautician.

Creating small-scale projects for the SHG members` sustainable development and means of subsistence, such as a poultry shed, goaty shed, poly greenhouse, etc.

Setting up fairs and melas to promote SHG goods and handle all associated advertising, souvenir sales, sponsorship, etc.

By establishing bank links in the nomenclature of the West Bengal Swanirbhar Sahayak Prakalpa (WBSSP), an interest subsidy program run by the State Government for Self Help Groups (SHG) of the State, interest subsidies are provided for SHG members.

Vocational Training Programs for Individuals. Personal Accident Insurance Cover for SHG Members. Samaj Sathi Swami Vivekananda Swanirbhar Karmasanthan Prakalpa (SVSKP) - Loans given to aspiring entrepreneurs / unemployed youths for their sustainability and livelihood.

Programme Objectives

As per the WB Govt website main objective of the program is ” The main objective of the SGSY to bring the assisted poor families above the poverty line in three years by providing them income generating assets through a mix of bank credit and government subsidy. The scheme covers various aspects of self-employment such as the organization of the poor into a self-help group, training, credit, technology, infrastructure, and marketing".

Career Scope

After completion of the Training, the participant will be able to find a suitable placement/self-employment as per his skill/training & Self Help Group aim.