Inauguration of Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Scheme: Chief Minister Chouhan

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.