CM Chouhan Introduces "Earn While You Learn" Scheme for Youth Ahead of Polls

The Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has approved the 'CM Learn-Earn Scheme' in response to the anticipated issues of unemployment in the upcoming assembly polls.

During a special cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, the scheme, officially known as Mukhya Mantri Sikho-Kamao (CM Learn-Earn Scheme), was presented in detail and received approval. The scheme aims to provide training to unemployed youths in the state, specifically targeting at least one lakh residents of Madhya Pradesh aged between 18 and 29 years, who have a minimum educational qualification of Class XII or an ITI pass or higher.

The training will be conducted in private establishments, including well-known industries and companies. Upon completion of the training, the Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development and Employment Generation Board (MPSSDEGB) will issue the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) certificates to the participants.

In addition to training and skill enhancement, the scheme will offer a monthly stipend ranging between 8,000 and 10,000 to the youths, thereby boosting their employment opportunities and facilitating better earnings prospects in the future.

The scheme has identified 703 work areas where training will be provided. These areas include manufacturing, engineering, electrical, mechanical, civil, management, marketing, hotel management, tourism, travel, railway, banking, IT sector, hospital, software development, insurance, accountancy, chartered accountant, financial services, media, art, law, legal services, education, training, and service sectors.

The registration process for establishments willing to provide training under the scheme will begin on June 7, while registration for youth interested in participating will commence on June 15.