Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao scheme on 22 August by distributing contract letters to the youth in Bhopal.

The scheme has facilitated on-the-job training on the lines of learn and earn along with skill development.

About Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao scheme

In the 'Mukhya Mantri Sikho-Kamao' scheme, started for skill development of the youth in the state as well as "on-the-job training" on the lines of Learn and Earn, the native youth of Madhya Pradesh in the age group of 18 to 29 years, who have passed 12th / ITI or higher educational qualification will be given industry oriented training.
Under the scheme, the selected youth will be given training according to the requirements of the industries and also get an 8 to 10 thousand rupees stipend.
The target is to train one lakh youth in employment-oriented skills in the first phase of the 'Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao' scheme.
Through this scheme, the youth force of the state, industry and the government's Triveni are coming together.
- The doors of employment will open for the youth force.
- Industries will start getting skilled workers.
- The state will get a fast pace of progress.
Along with the training, they will also get a monthly stipend so that they can bear their expenses during the training.
- 12th pass Rs. 8000,
- ITI Passed Rs. 8500,
- Diploma passed Rs. 9000
- Graduation pass or higher educational qualification Rs. 10000
Benefits to the candidates
- Industry-oriented training.
- Training through the latest technology and latest process.
- Stipend during vocational training.
- State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) certification by Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development and Employment Generation Board (MPSC DEGB).
- Maximum Rs. per month on a student-candidate. 9,000/- will be saved.
Through this scheme, industries will get an opportunity to upgrade the skills of the youth as per their requirement.
- During the training, the training provider establishments will be able to test the students and after training, they will be able to give jobs to these students in their institute.
- Thus the industries will be helped to get skilled and experienced manpower.
- It would cost industries less to train employees, as the students would already have some skills and experience.