SKVK2

The scheme aims to equip beneficiaries with skills for employability and entrepreneurship at taluka/village level across Gujarat. It provides skill development training through Short-Term Training and Special Projects for diverse beneficiaries.

The scheme "SAKSHAM - KVK 2.0"was launched by the Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM), Labour and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide access to skill development programmes to a wide range of beneficiaries at taluka/village level, enhancing employability and competitiveness in the job market while promoting entrepreneurship. The scheme provides Short-Term Training in National Skills Qualifications Framework Level 1, 2, and 3 courses along with Gujarat Council of Vocational Training courses, and implements Special Projects for marginalized and vulnerable groups. The applicant must be a domicile of Gujarat, looking for fresh skills, reskilling, upskilling opportunities. The scheme is implemented by GSDM through empanelled Implementation Partners across all 33 districts of Gujarat. The applications are accepted online through the GSDM portal.

• The applicant must be a domicile of Gujarat.
• The applicant must be minimum 14 years of age as per labour law for non-hazardous occupations.
• The applicant must be maximum 59 years of age for Short Term Training.
• The applicant must be maximum 65 years of age for Special Projects.
• The applicant must be looking for fresh skills, reskilling, or upskilling opportunities for Short Term Training.
• The applicant must be out of education, school/college dropout, or unemployed youth for Short Term Training.
• The applicant must belong to marginalized, vulnerable groups requiring special attention or specific job roles for Special Projects.

> Eligibility for Special Projects

The applicant must belong to one of the following categories: _Jail Inmates, Former Prisoners, Juvenile homes, Scheduled Castes, Women, Members of the Transgender Community, Members of the Beggar Community, Senior Citizens and Old age homes, Patients recovered from Mental illness, Children in Shelter Homes and Orphanages, Scheduled Tribes, Economically Backward Communities, Persons with Disabilities, Rural Artisans, or Migrant Workers._

##### Training Benefits

• Short-Term Training of approximately 300 hours duration in National Skills Qualifications Framework/Gujarat Council of Vocational Training aligned courses.
• On-the-Job Training as an integral part of Short-Term Training with duration determined by specific job roles.
• Specialized training courses for Special Projects tailored to meet specific needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups.
• Training conducted at Saksham Centers established at taluka/village level.
• Access to certified Training of Trainers trainers endorsed by respective Sector Skill Councils.
• Industry expert and entrepreneur guest lectures on rotational basis.

##### Assessment and Certification Benefits

• Assessment and certification carried out by Sector Skill Councils/Gujarat Council of Vocational Training.
• Assessment and certification fees paid directly by Gujarat Skill Development Mission.
• Candidates eligible for assessment with minimum 70% attendance for classroom training and 70% for On-the-Job Training.

##### Employment Support Benefits

• Placement assistance and employment opportunities from Implementation Partners.
• Multiple placement options including wage employment, probation with stipend/salary, service aggregator portal registration, job work acceptance, self-employment, and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Post-placement tracking and support services.

##### Infrastructure and Facility Benefits

• Training centers with basic amenities including drinking water and separate toilets for boys and girls.
• Aadhaar-based biometric attendance system and Internet Protocol-based Closed-Circuit Television cameras with Digital Video Recorder systems.
• Teaching aids, furniture, fittings, and equipment as per job role requirements.

##### Conditions

• Minimum 70% attendance required for classroom training to be eligible for completion.
• Minimum 70% attendance required for On-the-Job Training to be eligible for completion.
• Original Aadhaar card verification required during assessment to prevent duplication.
• Adherence to batch timings from earliest 7:00 AM to latest 7:00 PM with minimum 4 hours and maximum 8 hours per day training.