Learn and Earn Scheme

• The Madhya Pradesh Government is set to launch Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana’ (CM Learn and Earn Scheme).

ABOUT LEARN AND EARN SCHEME

• The Scheme will be launched to teach employable skills to the youth.
• Under the scheme, unemployed youth will get a stipend of Rs 8,000 to 10,000 per month as financial assistance during the period of skill learning in various establishments.
• The government plans to offer training in around 703 different types of works across various sectors. These sectors include engineering, hotel management, tourism, travel, hospital services, ITI, software development, banking, insurance, accounting, chartered accountancy, financial services, industries, and MSME industry. The wide range of options allows the youth to choose fields aligned with their interests and aptitudes.
• It will also provide industry-oriented training to the trainees, proficiency in latest technology and processes, thereby enhancing their regular employability.

ELIGIBILITY

• The local residents of Madhya Pradesh, in the age group of 18 to 29 years, whose educational qualification is 12th or ITI or higher, will be eligible in the scheme. The selected youth will be called student trainees.
• Stipend
• The Trainees will receive a monthly stipend based on their educational qualifications. Those who have passed Class 12th will be given Rs 8000 per month, while ITI pass-outs will receive Rs 8,500 per month. Similarly, individuals with a diploma or higher degree will receive Rs 9,000 and Rs 10,000 per month, respectively.