Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana

• The Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana was inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha.
• The initiative was also launched virtually across 9 cities – Bhopal, Kanpur, Indore, Varanasi, Bharatpur, Shillong, Silchar, Dibrugarh and Guwahati.

ABOUT THE SCHEME

• Tailored specifically for beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme, this unique National Entrepreneurship Development Project underscores the government’s commitment to nurturing job providers across the nation.
• The Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana aims to equip individuals with comprehensive entrepreneurship training, aligning with the vision of creating job providers rather than job seekers.
• The Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana will offer comprehensive entrepreneurship training over a period of 22 weeks, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exposure through experiential learning.
  • The training will be conducted through offline, online and hybrid modes, with certificates awarded upon completion, enhancing the course’s credibility and value.
• This initiative focuses on reskilling and upskilling employees to enhance their competitiveness and adaptability in an era of disruptive technology.
• The project will be piloted initially in selected districts, with a focus on ensuring 40% participation by women.