Mukhyamantri Hunar Yojana
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Skills & Employment
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to provide free training in trades such as sewing, embroidery, knitting, plumbing, electronics, and in Information Technology fields including computer hardware, software, networking, accounting, and more, to individuals belonging to minority communities.
Benefit Type
Composite
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be a man or woman belonging to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, or Jain). 1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 45 years. 1. The applicant must have completed education either from a Government school or from a Madrasa. 1. For traditional training courses such as sewing, embroidery, plumbing, electronics, knitting, etc., the applicant must be at least Class 5 pass or literate. 1. For Information Technology courses (Computer Hardware, Software, Networking, Accounting, etc.), the applicant must have passed at least High School. 1. The annual family income should not exceed ₹3,50,000/- in rural areas and ₹4,50,000/- in urban areas.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- Under this scheme, training is provided through voluntary organizations. The Minority Welfare Department publishes advertisements inviting applications for training, after which interested candidates can obtain the application form from the Minority Welfare Office. - The completed application form must be submitted to the office along with Aadhaar card, permanent residence certificate, minority certificate, income certificate, and educational qualification certificate. Applicants are then called for an interview by the selection committee constituted at the district level under the chairmanship of the District Minority Welfare Officer or the District Social Welfare Officer, who also serves as the ex-officio District Manager. - At the time of the interview, candidates are required to present the original copies of all their documents for verification. After selection, the training is provided by the designated institute. - Training programs are organized every year, and applicants may also submit their forms to the Minority Welfare Office in advance, even before the advertisement, so that their applications can be considered when the training sessions commence.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Permanent Residence Certificate
- Minority Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificate
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Any man or woman belonging to a minority community, who is a permanent resident of Uttarakhand, can apply if they meet the other conditions.
What types of training are provided under this scheme?
Training is provided in trades such as sewing, embroidery, knitting, plumbing, electronics, as well as Information Technology fields like computer hardware, software, networking, and accounting.
Is the training completely free?
Yes, the training is provided free of cost under this scheme.
How much honorarium is paid to trainees?
The honorarium is as follows: - ₹2,000 for 100 hours of training - ₹2,500 for 150 hours of training - ₹4,000 for 250 hours of training - ₹4,500 for 300 hours of training
Is there any attendance requirement for receiving the honorarium?
Yes, trainees must maintain at least 90% attendance to be eligible for the honorarium.
What is the age limit for applicants?
Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age.
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
- For traditional trades (sewing, embroidery, plumbing, etc.): Minimum Class 5 pass or literate. - For IT-related courses (computer hardware/software/networking/accounting, etc.): At least High School pass.
Is there any income limit to apply?
Yes, the annual family income should not exceed ₹3,50,000/- in rural areas and ₹4,50,000/- in urban areas.
From where can applicants get the application form?
Applicants can obtain the application form from the Minority Welfare Office in their district.
How is the selection of candidates done?
After submitting the application, candidates are called for an interview by a district-level selection committee under the chairmanship of the District Minority Welfare Officer / District Social Welfare Officer (ex-officio District Manager).