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Employment & Skill Development Schemes in India 2025

Government schemes for jobs, skill training, self-employment, and livelihood support

India's employment and skill development schemes cover rural guaranteed employment under MGNREGA, urban livelihood missions, PM Mudra loans for self-employment, PM Vishwakarma for artisans, PMKVY skill training, startup incentives, and apprenticeship programmes. Whether you are an unemployed graduate, a rural labourer, a traditional craftsperson, or an aspiring entrepreneur, there are government schemes designed to support your livelihood.

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Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre

Ministry Of Textiles

Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre (JRCPC) will be set up in the local clusters and localities across the country in collaboration with bonafide Agencies who have adequate experience in training and skilling programs and have required training cum-production infrastructure.

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Uttarakhand Unn Yojana

Uttarakhand

The scheme aims to provide spinning and weaving work, fostering employment in the wool industry. Through this scheme, payment for spinning and weaving work, along with pension benefits and an annual bonus, is provided to weavers.

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E-Rickshaw Kalyan Yojana

Uttarakhand

The scheme focuses on providing financial assistance and incentives to individuals and entrepreneurs who wish to operate electric rickshaws in urban and semi-urban areas. The primary objective is to reduce air pollution, promote cleaner transportation, and generate employment opportunities.

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Stand-Up India

Ministry Of Finance

A scheme by Ministry of Finance for financing SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs by facilitating bank loans for setting up a greenfield project Enterprise in manufacturing, services, trading sector and activities allied to agriculture.

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Uttarakhand State Shilp Ratna Award

Uttarakhand

Under this scheme, every year, 25 artisans of Uttarakhand are honored. The award includes a cash prize of ₹1,00,000, a certificate of appreciation, a memento, an angavastra (ceremonial stole), and a citation letter.

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Gau Palan Yojana

Uttarakhand

The scheme aims to promote cow rearing by providing financial support for the purchase of a milch cow. Through this scheme, a subsidy of ₹36,000 is given to SECC beneficiaries from SC/ST communities.

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Bhed Palan Yojana

Uttarakhand

The scheme aims to promote self-employment among marginalized communities through sustainable sheep rearing practices. Through this scheme, a sheep-rearing unit consisting of 10 female sheep and 1 male sheep (aged between 10 to 14 months) is provided to eligible beneficiaries.

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Scheme for Assistance to MSMEs for Market Development

Rajasthan

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to MSMEs participating in national and international fairs/exhibitions/buyer-seller meets, etc., under the Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024.

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Assistance for Digitization of Business Processes and Adoption of eCommerce

Rajasthan

The scheme offers MSMEs up to 75% reimbursement (max ₹50,000) for software/equipment costs for digitization, plus 75% of e-commerce platform fees (excl. shipping), also up to ₹50,000. Reimbursement is allowed for one e-commerce platform per MSME only.

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Ashadeepa Scheme

Karnataka

The scheme was introduced by the Government of Karnataka in the 2017-18 budget to encourage private sector industries and companies to provide employment opportunities to persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, ensuring social justice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MGNREGA and how many days of work does it guarantee?
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees 100 days of paid manual work per year to every rural household. The current wage is ₹220–₹357/day (varies by state). Work is provided within 15 days of application. Apply at your Gram Panchayat with your job card.
What is the PM Mudra Yojana loan limit?
PM Mudra Yojana provides collateral-free business loans up to ₹10 lakh in three categories: Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishore (₹50,000–₹5 lakh), and Tarun (₹5–10 lakh). Now extended to ₹20 lakh under Tarun Plus for established micro-enterprises. Apply at any bank/NBFC/MFI or through udyamimitra.in.
What is the PM Vishwakarma scheme for artisans?
PM Vishwakarma provides recognition, skill training, toolkits worth ₹15,000, and credit support (₹1 lakh at 5% interest, extendable to ₹2 lakh) to 18 categories of traditional craftspeople including carpenters, blacksmiths, potters, cobblers, and weavers. Apply at pmvishwakarma.gov.in.
What is PMKVY skill training and is it free?
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) offers free short-term skill training (150–300 hours) in 250+ job roles across construction, automotive, healthcare, IT, and 30+ sectors. Upon passing the assessment, you receive a government-recognised certificate and placement support. Enrol at pmkvyofficial.org.
Are there government schemes for startup funding?
Yes. Startup India provides DPIIT recognition, 80IAC tax exemption for 3 years, ₹20 lakh government-backed seed funding, and IPR fee concessions. The Fund of Funds (FFS) invests in VC funds backing startups. SIDBI also runs the Startup Mitra portal connecting startups with investors.
What employment guarantee schemes exist for urban workers?
DAY-NULM (National Urban Livelihoods Mission) provides skill training, SHG loans, and street vendor support for urban poor. PM SVANidhi provides collateral-free working capital loans of ₹10,000–₹50,000 to street vendors with digital payment incentives of ₹1,200/year.

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