ELSTP

Employment Linked Skill Training Programme (ELSTP)

The scheme aims to provide free, self-employment-oriented training courses to unemployed/school dropouts/other disadvantaged youth of the state. It is a state-sponsored scheme that offers training in fields such as IT, healthcare, agriculture, beauty and wellness, electronics, and more.

State In Kind

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Skill Development and Employment Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Skills & Employment

Sub-categories: Employment services and jobs, Training and Skill Up-gradation

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Self-employment, Skill Training, Youth, ELSTP, Employment

Details

The “Employment Linked Skill Training Programme” scheme was launched by the Department of Skill Development and Employment, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free, self-employment-oriented training courses to unemployed/school dropouts/other disadvantaged youth of the state. It is a state-sponsored scheme that offers training in fields such as IT, healthcare, agriculture, beauty and wellness, electronics, and more.

Benefits

  • - This training is free of cost and has a duration of 3 to 6 months
  • Training offers employment/self-employment-oriented courses in areas such as IT, health, agriculture, beauty, wellness, electronics, and more
  • The training provider also strives to facilitate employment opportunities for participants
  • This training is free of cost and has a duration of 3 to 6 months.
  • Training offers employment/self-employment-oriented courses in areas such as IT, health, agriculture, beauty, wellness, electronics, and more.
  • The training provider also strives to facilitate employment opportunities for participants.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
  2. The applicant must be an unemployed, school dropout, or other underprivileged youth of the state.

Application Process

Online

  • Candidates can register for training on the Uttarakhand Skill Development Committee website, www.uksdm.org, and apply to the private training provider centers listed on the website. - Interested youth can contact the organizations by selecting the relevant job role. The list of active organizations is available on the departmental website.
  • During the application process, candidates will need to provide their Aadhaar card and educational qualification certificate for the respective course.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for this scheme?
Unemployed youth, school dropouts, and other disadvantaged youth who are residents of Uttarakhand. <br>
Is there any fee for the training?
No, the training is completely free of cost. <br>
What types of courses are offered under this scheme?
Courses include IT, health, agriculture, beauty, wellness, electronics, and other self-employment-oriented skills. <br>
How long is the training?
The duration of the training ranges from 3 to 6 months, depending on the course. <br>
How can I apply for this scheme?
Candidates can register on the Uttarakhand Skill Development Committee website: [www.uksdm.org](https://www.uksdm.org/) and apply to the centers listed under private training providers. <br>
Do I need any documents to apply?
Yes, candidates need their Aadhaar card and educational qualification certificate for the relevant course. <br>
How can I find the list of training centers?
The list of private training provider centers is available on the UKSDM website ([www.uksdm.org](https://www.uksdm.org/)) and the departmental website. <br>

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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