Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana, a programme under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana on September 17, 2021.
Under Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana, entry-level training will be granted to the youth in industry-relevant experiences through Railway Training Institutes as part of 75 years of independence ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
Speaking at the Rail Bhawan, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that it is a promising day as Vishwakarma Jayanti is being honoured across the country. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and gave the Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana as the gift of Railways to the Prime Minister on his birthday. He indicated that practice in outlying areas is to be managed under Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
Objective
The main purpose of the Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana will be to allow training facilities to the youth in different trades to bring qualitative development. This will present a major advance to Skill India Mission. It will not just develop the employability of the youth of the country but also improve the abilities of those who are self-employed or are operating with entrepreneurs.
Who will be eligible to apply?
All candidates who are 10th pass and are between the age of 18 and 35 years will be qualified to apply.
Will the participants get employment in Railways after the training?
The training participants will not be able to explore employment in the Indian Railways on the basis of the training.
