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Social Welfare

PM-DAKSH Yojana

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (via NSFDC/NBCFDC/NSKFDC) · National · ✓ Verified entry

Overview

PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) delivers Short Term Training, Up-Skilling/Reskilling, Entrepreneurship Development and Long Term Training programmes to build employability and self-employment capacity among marginalised youth.

Objective

To raise the skill levels of marginalised youth for better wage or self-employment outcomes.

Eligibility

SC/ST/OBC/EBC/DNT and Safai Karamchari community youth aged 18-45; no income limit for SC/ST/DNT/Safai Mitra applicants, OBC/EWS applicants need family income below ₹3 lakh/year.

Benefits

Free skill training in NSQF-aligned trades, a monthly stipend of roughly ₹1,000-₹3,000 during training, a certificate on completion, and placement assistance.

Required Documents

Caste/community certificate, Aadhaar-linked bank account, age proof.

Application Process

Register at pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in, upload your community certificate, and enrol at your nearest approved training centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is this open to general-category candidates?
A. No — PM-DAKSH is specifically for SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT and notified minority communities; general-category applicants should look at open schemes like PMKVY instead.