Bihar Skill Development Mission (BSDM)has launched a unique skill training programme by the name of "KushalYuva Program" which would enhance the employability Skills of all aspirants in the age group of 15-28 years (Age limit for SC/ST, OBC & People with Disabilities is as follows: SC/ST - 33 years, OBC - 31 years, PwD - 33 years), who have passed at least 10th Class irrespective of their having attained higher education or their currently pursuing higher education. Soft Skills training would comprise of Life skills, Communications Skills (English & Hindi) and Basic computer literacy which in turn would enhance their employability and act as a value add to the various domain specific training endeavours currently being implemented in Bihar.

Vision:

Increasing the capacity & capability of the system to deliver quality skill training and professional knowledge to the youth to enhance their employability and bridge the skill deficit with a view to meet burgeoning market demand for skilled manpower.

Objectives:

  • To facilitate generation of adequate employment opportunities through a policy frame work.
  • To encourage and facilitate skill training for youth of Bihar.
  • To monitor generation of employment in different sectors.
  • To facilitate launching of training programmes for both uneducated and educated unemployed persons for up-gradation of their skills.
  • To formulate area and trade specific strategies for maximizing employment opportunities on a sustainable basis in the State supported by private sector.
  • To facilitate a coordinated approach in achieving the above objectives for maximizing the benefits over time and space and in reaching out the most needy sections of the population.

Schemes:

  • Schemes being run by BSDM:
    1. KushalYuva Program
    2. Recruit- Train- -Deploy-RTD scheme
  • Schemes being run by other Departments of Government of Bihar:
    1. SCA to SCSP & SCA to TSP (started from the financial year 2013 – 14)
    2. Beej Gram Yojana
    3. Skill Development Initiative / Modular Employable Scheme
    4. Skill Development in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) Sector
    5. Scheme for Community colleges for University and Colleges

Fore More details click on https://skillmissionbihar.org/