Context:
Union minister recently highlighted the importance of PM-DAKSH Yojana.
PM-DAKSH Scheme:
- Stands for Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi Yojana.
- Type – Central Sector Scheme.
- Timeperiod – 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025- 26
- Ministry – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Objective – Upskilling and Entrepreneurship Development Programme conducted by the empanelled training institutes.
- Target Group – SCs, OBCs, EWSs, De-notified Tribes (DNTs), Safai Karamcharis including waste pickers etc.
- Age Criterion – 18-45 years
- Income Criteria –
- No Income limit for SCs, Safai Karamcharis including waste picker and DNT.
- Annual income of family below Rs 3 lakhs for OBCs and EWSs
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]
(a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and government’s education system and local communities.
(b) Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
(c) Strengthening India’s scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and technological power.
(d) Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill development programmes and vocational training for them.
Answer: (b)