PM-DAKSH Yojana

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PM-DAKSH Yojana:

The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana is a Central Sector Scheme.
It was launched during 2020-21.
The main objective of the Scheme is to enhance competency level of the target groups to make them employable both in self- employment and wage-employment for their socio-economic development.
It is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons covering SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, Sanitation workers including waste pickers.
Target Group:
- Artisans- who may be able to improve their revenue generation capacities within their practicing vocations;
- Women– who may be able to enter into self-employment and financially empower themselves without neglecting their domestic activities; and
- Youth- who may acquire long-term training and specialization in employable vocations and gain a better standing in the job market.
The age criterion of scheme between 18-45 years and income criteria is no income limit for SCs, SafaiKaramcharis Including waste picker and DNT.
The annual family income should be below Rs.3 lakh for OBCs and the EBCs (Economically Backward Classes) annual family income below Rs.1 lakh.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E).

Q1) What is the Central Sector Scheme?

It is a type of government scheme or program that is fully funded and implemented by the central government of a country, typically without any financial contribution from state governments or other entities. These schemes are often aimed at addressing national-level priorities, goals, or objectives.

Source: The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana