Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana and the details of the estimated amount in this scheme

RAIL KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA

154. SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) the salient features of Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and the details of the estimated amount under this scheme;

(b) the details of the target set under this scheme and the number of States which are proposed to be included in this scheme; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be started?

(a) to (c) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 154 BY SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 08.12.2021 REGARDING RAIL KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA

(a) The salient features of “Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana” are as under:-

i. Entry level training is provided at various Training Locations on Zonal Railways & Production Units.

ii. Training will be imparted to 50,000 candidates over a period of three years.

iii. The training is provided free of cost to the candidates.

iv. The eligibility criteria for the selection of the candidates is 10th Standard Pass with age to be between 18 to 35 years. The selection is based on the merit of percentage marks obtained in 10th Standard.

v. Training is provided in Industry relevant trades such as Electrician, Welder, Machinist and Fitter etc.

vi. Successful candidates are awarded certificate for undergoing skill development training in the allotted trade.

There is no expenditure on Boarding and Lodging, as this scheme is a day programme. Further, there is no provision for stipend or any other allowances to the trainees. Training is being provided within existing infrastructure of Zonal Railways & Production Units.

(b) The target for Indian Railways is to train 50,000 candidates in Technical Trades in three years. The training on Indian Railways is provided on Zonal Railways & Production Units, which are generally spread across more than one State/Union Territory. The candidates from any part of the country can join this training.

(c) Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana has been launched on 17th September, 2021 at 75 training locations of Zonal Railways & Production Units.