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  • 10 August, 2021

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Seekho aur Kamao Scheme

Seekho aur Kamao Scheme

  • Seekho Aur Kamao is a skill development scheme for the youth of the 14 - 35 years age group and aims at providing employment and employment opportunities, improving the employability of existing workers, school dropouts etc.
  • In the last 7 years appx. 3.92 lakh persons have benefitted under this employment-oriented scheme.
  • The scheme ensures 75% placement, out of which 50% should be in the organized sector.
  • As per scheme guidelines, the implementing organizations will be required to establish linkages with placement services, and for the candidates interested in self-employment after availing the training, the organization shall arrange easy microfinance/ loans for them through financial institutions, National Minority Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC), banks etc.
  • Post placement support of Rs. 2000/- per month is provided to placed trainees for two months as placement assistance.

Source: PIB


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