Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, inaugurated the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana.
Features of the scheme:
- This initiative, tailored for PM SVANidhi scheme beneficiaries, aims to provide comprehensive entrepreneurship training over 22 weeks, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exposure.
- The training will be conducted offline, online, and in hybrid modes, with certificates awarded upon completion.
- The project will be implemented through 20 Centres of the National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and 10 Centres of the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), initially focusing on selected districts with a 40% participation target for women.
The project reaffirms the government’s commitment to harnessing skill potential and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, aligning with the vision of a “Kushal Bharat Viksit Bharat.”
