RCI

Rafting Course & Internship

The scheme aims to train and certify youth of Uttarakhand, aged 18 to 30 years, as skilled and professional river rafting guides. Under this scheme, rafting training and internship opportunities are provided to youth of the state.

State In Kind

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Tourism Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Travel & Tourism, Skills & Employment

Sub-categories: Internship, Training and Skill Up-gradation

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Youth, Rafting Guide, Rafting Course, Internship

Details

The scheme “Rafting Course & Internship” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to train and certify youth of Uttarakhand, aged 18 to 30 years, as skilled and professional river rafting guides.

Benefits

  • The beneficiary will receive training and internship opportunities to become a river rafting guide

The beneficiary will receive training and internship opportunities to become a river rafting guide.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a youth of Uttarakhand.
  2. The applicant must be between 18 to 30 years of age.
  3. The applicant must be educated.
  4. The applicant must be mentally and physically healthy.

The total number of 215 beneficiaries will be selected.


Application Process

Offline

  • Applicants must complete the prescribed application form and submit it along with the required documents to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
  • Upon completion of the tests, the District Tourism Development Officer will forward the list of shortlisted candidates to the headquarters.
  • Final selection of participants will be made by a committee constituted at the headquarters.

Clarifications

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

Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Youth of Uttarakhand, aged 18 to 30 years, who are educated, mentally and physically healthy, and able to participate in rigorous water activities. <br>
How many beneficiaries will be selected under this scheme?
A total of 215 beneficiaries will be trained and certified under this scheme. <br>
What is the age criteria for applicants?
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age. <br>
Where should the application be submitted?
Applications must be submitted to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer. <br>
How are candidates selected for the training?
Candidates are selected through tests conducted at the district level and final selection by a committee at the headquarters. <br>

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