Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH)
PM-DAKSH is a government skill development scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It provides free, high-quality training to help marginalized and disadvantaged groups improve their skills and find better employment. The scheme focuses on groups like Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, Denotified Tribes, sanitation workers, and waste pickers.
What You Get
- Free skill training and vocational courses
- Stipend during training period
- Job placement assistance after training
- Career counseling and guidance
- Certificate upon successful completion
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–45 years
- Belongs to Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Denotified Tribe (DNT), sanitation worker, or waste picker category
- Indian citizen
- Age requirement as per scheme guidelines
- Meets income criteria for EWS category if applicable
- Willing to complete full training duration
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. 10th Pass Certificate
- 6. Residential Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–45 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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