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Saksham Yuva Scheme
5.1/10The scheme “Saksham Yuva Scheme” was launched by the Employment Department, Government of Haryana on 1st November, 2016 on the occasion of Haryana Swarn Jyanti to provide unemployment allowance & honorarium to the eligible post-graduate youth of Haryana.
States / UT: Haryana
Nodal department: Employment Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Scheme open date: 2016-11-01
Categories: Skills & Employment
Sub-categories: Employment services and jobs
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Saksham Yuva, Employement, Youth, Unemployment, Allowance, Unemployed
Details
The scheme “Saksham Yuva Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Employment, Government of Haryana. The Government of Haryana recognizes the importance of providing dignity to state youth and engaging them constructively in gainful assignments. Accordingly, the Government launched the “Educated Youth Allowance and Honorarium Scheme- 2016” popularly known as “Saksham Yuva Scheme” on 1st November, 2016 on the occasion of Haryana Swarn Jyanti to provide unemployment allowance and honorarium to the eligible post-graduate youth of Haryana in lieu of 100 hours of honorary work. Later, the Scheme has been extended to include Science, Engineering and Science equivalent Graduates, B. Com and BA with Maths, BA (Arts) and 10+2 pass eligible applicants gradually.
Benefits
- The following is the amount of Unemployment Allowance and Honorarium under the Saksham Yuva Scheme: Sl. No. Qualification (for both Male & Female) Rate of Unemployment Allowance Rate of honorarium 110+2₹900/- per month₹6 000/- per month2Graduates₹1 500/- per month₹6 000/- per month3Post-Graduates₹3 000/- per month₹6 000/- per month
The following is the amount of Unemployment Allowance and Honorarium under the Saksham Yuva Scheme:
**Sl. No.***Qualification (for both Male & Female)*Rate of Unemployment Allowance Rate of honorarium110+2₹900/- per month₹6,000/- per month2Graduates₹1,500/- per month₹6,000/- per month3Post-Graduates₹3,000/- per month₹6,000/- per month
Eligibility
- Applicant should be a domicile of Haryana.
- Applicant should be registered in the Live Register of the concerned Employment Exchange. If not already registered, a 10+2/graduate/post-graduate qualified applicant may simultaneously register on www.hrex.gov.in website of the Department.
- The eligible Post Graduate/Graduate degree should have been obtained only through regular courses from Punjabi University, Patiala and any recognized University in UT Chandigarh or NCT Delhi or Haryana. Those applicants who have obtained their eligible degree through correspondence courses and have been taking benefits under the scheme will also continue to avail the benefits.
- Applicant should have passed the 10+2 examination, as a regular student, from any recognized school, affiliated to the Board of School Education Haryana, Bhiwani, Central Board of School Education (CBSE) Delhi and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Board, Delhi, situated in Haryana and UT Chandigarh only.
- Applicant’s age should be between 18 to 35 years for 10+2 and 21 to 35 years for graduate/post-graduate.
- Applicant should not have passed the 10+2 examination through correspondence/ National Open School.
- Applicant should not be a regular student under a full-time course.
- Applicant should not be an employee dismissed from Government Service.
- Applicant should not be in any employment e.g. public/private sector/quasi-government or self-employment.
- The annual family income of applicant shall not exceed ₹3,00,000/- from all sources.
- The honorarium shall be paid for a maximum period of 03 years (36 months) or 35 years of age, whichever is earlier. A period of 3 years (36 months) shall start from the date of allotment of honorarium assignment and the age of 35 years shall be the exact date of completion of 35 years.
Note: Further, the applicant shall furnish a self-attested declaration with the following conditions:-
- That the house of the applicant has a functional toilet. If the applicant has no functional toilet, he/she shall make a functional toilet within two months from the date of registration.
- That the family of the applicant has no pending dues payable to/is defaulter of the Power Department or its companies and if in default, then she/he undertakes to utilize part of the honorarium/allowance towards clearance of the dues.
- That the family of the applicant is not a defaulter of any Co-operative Bank and if in default, then he/she undertakes to utilize part of the honorarium/allowance towards payment of such dues.
- That there is no encroachment on public/Panchayat land by any member of his/her family.
- That the family of the applicant is not a defaulter of house tax payable to a Urban Local Body and if in default, then he/she undertakes to utilize part of the honorarium/allowance towards such dues.
How useful is this scheme?
A practical look at this scheme for citizens
AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.
- Accessibility5.0
- Financial impact4.0
- Rural utility5.0
- Awareness4.5
- Simplicity4.0
- Inclusivity6.0
What problem does this scheme solve?
The Saksham Yuva Scheme aims to provide financial support to unemployed youth in Haryana, promoting skill development and employment opportunities.
Key challenges addressed
- Unemployment among educated youth
- Financial support for job seekers
Most beneficial for
- Post-graduate youth
- Graduates
- 10+2 pass individuals
Likely challenges
- Eligibility criteria may exclude many potential applicants
- Digital literacy required for online application
Practical insights for citizens
The scheme may not reach all eligible youth due to digital barriers and lack of awareness.
Rural challenges
- Limited internet access
- Lack of awareness about the scheme
Digital challenges
- Dependence on online registration
- Need for digital literacy
Implementation bottlenecks
- Verification of eligibility criteria
- Awareness and outreach efforts
Awareness challenges
- Low awareness among rural youth
- Limited promotion of the scheme
Application analysis
- Application mode
- Online portal
- Documents burden
- Minimal, but requires online registration
- Verification complexity
- Moderate, requires eligibility checks
- Office dependency
- Low, primarily online
- DBT dependency
- No direct benefit transfer
- CSC support
- Limited
- Estimated citizen effort
- Moderate, requires multiple steps
Estimated beneficiary reach
Benefit analysis
- Benefit type
- Cash
- Benefit frequency
- Monthly
- Benefit practicality
- Practical for eligible youth, but may not be sufficient for all needs
- Financial meaningfulness
- Moderate, as it provides some financial relief
- Long-term impact
- Potentially positive if it leads to employment opportunities
Plain-language guidance
The Saksham Yuva Scheme provides financial support to unemployed youth in Haryana. Eligible applicants can receive monthly allowances in exchange for honorary work.
- Who should apply
- Post-graduate and graduate youth from Haryana seeking employment.
- Who may struggle
- Individuals with low digital literacy or those unaware of the scheme.
- Best application route
- Apply via the official Saksham Yuva portal.
This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Application Process
Online
Registration Process on Saksham Yuva Portal:
Step 1: Visit the official portal of Saksham Yuva: https://hreyahs.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, read the instructions provided under “Instructions for Saksham Yuva” and click on ‘Sign Up’ under ‘Saksham Yuva’.
Step 3: Select your qualification, click on ‘Go to Registration,’ read the terms & conditions carefully, enter your details, and then click on ‘Submit & Next’.
Step 4: Enter the OTP sent to your email and mobile number. Then, enter your family ID and select your name.
Step 5: Enter the OTP sent to the mobile number registered with the family ID and click on ‘Register’. After successful registration, a User ID and password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email.
Login to Apply Under the Scheme:
Step 1: Visit the official portal of Saksham Yuva: https://hreyahs.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on ‘Sign In’ under Saksham Yuva. Enter your User ID, Password, Qualification, and Captcha, then click on ‘Login’.
Step 3: Read the terms & conditions, select the eligibility conditions and declaration conditions, and click on ‘Save & Next’.
Step 4: Enter your Personal Information, Family Background, Qualification, Additional Qualification, Special Qualification, District Preference, Job Preference, Job Status, and Skill Preference.
Step 5: Upload all the required documents, agree to the declaration, and submit the application form.
Step 6: Print the filled application form, attach all the relevant documents, and submit it to the nearest employment office.
Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:
Step 01: The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
Step 02: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there.
Step 03: For registration, click “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State. Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 04: Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.
Login to apply for the scheme:
Step 01: To avail the benefits of the scheme, visit the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in through the email ID used while registering.
Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha and click on ‘Login’.
Step 03: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’
Step 04: Now, you can search for the scheme and click on the scheme to go ahead and fill out the application form.
Step 05: Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number - Family ID and click on “Click here to Fetch Family Data” which displays the family members registered under the given Family ID.
Step 06: Select the beneficiary/applicant name and enter the OTP that is being sent to the selected family member for verification. Click on “Click to Verify”
Step 07: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 08: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.
Tracking of Application:
Applicants can track his/her application through the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- Who is eligible for the scheme?
Applicants must be domiciles of Haryana, registered in the Live Register of the Employment Exchange, and meet the educational and age criteria specified by the scheme.
- What are the educational qualifications required for eligibility?
Eligible qualifications include post-graduate degrees, Science, Engineering, Science equivalent graduates, B. Com, BA with Maths, BA (Arts), and 10+2 pass, obtained through regular courses from recognized universities.
- What is the age limit for taking the benefits under 'Educated Youth Allowance and Honorarium Scheme 2016 (EYAHS)'?
Applicant's age should be between 18 to 35 years for 10+2 and 21 to 35 years for graduate/post graduate.
- If an applicant is appeared in the final year examination of Post- graduate/Graduate/10+2 and his/her result is awaited, shall the applicant is eligible for the SAKSHAM YUVA Scheme?
No, applicant is not eligible.
- What are the criterion to allocate honorary assignment to the approved applicant under the scheme?
Honorary assignments will be offered seniority-wise and the seniority of the applicants shall be determined as per the following criteria:- i) Firstly, the applicant with higher age, as per the list, shall be higher in seniority; ii) In case the age is same, then the applicant who has obtained the 10+2/graduate/post-graduate degree earlier, shall be senior (for this the year of successful completion of 10+2/graduate/post-graduate studies shall be considered); iii) In the rare case where the age and year of 10+2/Graduate/PG certificate/degree is identical, then the applicant obtaining higher percentage of marks in 10+2/Graduation/Post-Graduation examination shall be senior. In case any applicant acquires more than one Post-Graduation degree, the one with the highest percentage of marks shall be considered. iv) The seniority list of a particular district shall be generated on the last working day of the month for the purpose of assigning the honorarium assignment in the succeeding month. v) All those applicants who have not been assigned any honorarium assignment in a particular month have to be taken in the seniority list for the assignment of honorary assignment in the succeeding month. vi) Notwithstanding above provisions from (i) to (v), the applicant who got seniority in the previous month to get the honorary work will retain his same seniority for the coming months too for all purposes except in those cases where a requisitioning department requests for a specific educational qualification. In addition, priority will be given to all those Saksham Yuva who have attended Skill Training Programme. Overall preference will be given in seniority for deployment to those applicants enrolled under Saksham Yuva Scheme who are eligible under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana (MMAPUY).
- How long honorary assignment will be given to the eligible applicant?
When the SAKSHAM YUVA is deployed by any indenting departments/PSUs/ Universities/Boards, the honorarium shall be paid for a maximum period of 03 years (36 months) or 35 years of age, whichever is earlier. Period of 3 years (36 months) shall start from date of allotment of honorarium assignment and age of 35 years shall be the exact date of completion of 35 years.
- Is there any penalty for not reporting on honorary assignment?
If 10+2/graduate/post-graduate qualified Saksham Yuva who fails to attend to/report to any honorary assignment he/she is nominated for within 3 days then:- a) In the first instance, if he/she fails to report within 7 days, then the unemployment allowance shall be discontinued and his/her name shall be kept in abeyance/debar from the list of beneficiaries for one month; b) In the second instance, if he/she fails to report within 7 days, then the unemployment allowance shall be discontinued and his/her name shall be kept in abeyance/debar from the list of beneficiaries for one year; c) In the third instance, if he/she fails to report within 7 days, then he/she will be rejected permanently from the scheme.
- What is the remedy if an applicant filled a wrong entry under the application on the portal?
If the applicant has filled/upload any wrong information then his/her application is rejected by the concerned District Employment Exchange then an applicant can make online appeal to concerned ADC/DC of their District within stipulated time period i.e. 30 days to ADC.
- How many times an Applicant can apply in the Scheme?
An applicant can apply in the Scheme only once. However, concerned ADC/DC can provide second chance only after finding that his/her rejection from the scheme is on wrong grounds and need reapply.
- What is Grievances Redressal Mechanism?
First Appellate Authority: The concerned ADC of the District shall be First Appellate Authority. Where the eligible applicant is aggrieved by any order of the Controlling Officer, he/she may, within 30 days of the date of communication of such order, make an onlineapplicationto the First Appellate Authority for revision against the said order. Taking cognizance of order, the First Appellate Authority may confirm, alter or rescind the decision of the Controlling Officer. Second Appellate Authority: The Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district shall be second and final appellate authority. Provided that the Second Appellate Authority may entertain the application after the expiry of the said period of fifteen days, if he is satisfied that the eligible applicant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the application in time.
- Is there any time limit to file appeal to ADC/DC in case of application is disapproved by concerned officer?
In case the concerned officer disapproves the application then the Applicant has to file online appeal to concerned ADC/DC of their District within stipulated time periodi.e. 30 days to ADC and 15 days to DCafterthe date of rejection of application. The First/Second Appellate Authority may confirm, alter or rescind the decision of the Controlling Officer.
- Is the performance of saksham yuva assessed on assigned honorary work?
Yes, the Performance of Saksham Yuva assigned Honorary Work in various Government Department/Boards/Corporations etc. is assessed on following criteria: i) Timeline Rating. ii) Attendance and punctuality. iii) Quality of work and productivity. iv) Job Knowledge and attitude towards assigned honorary work. v) Team Work & Behaviour.
- Is the performance of saksham yuva assessed on assigned honorary work?
If the overall performance of Saksham Yuva is assessed as average or poor, then the honorarium shall be deducted as per the following: * Average Performance: 25% deduction * Poor Performance: 100% deduction and rejection from the scheme Further, in case the overall performance of Saksham Yuva is assessed as average or poor thrice during the deployment period of 36 months, he/she will not be entitled for further deployment on honorary assignment in any indenting department and he/she will avail only UEA as per provision of the scheme.
- How to mark attendance on Portal for Honorary work?
An applicant may change district preferencefor doing honorary work twice a year by making an online request in the first fortnight of March & September on saksham portal i.e. https://hreyahs.gov.in.
- Is there any certificate required to certify family income?
No, now family income of Applicant is verified online from Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID) Database.
- Can applicants with correspondence degrees apply?
Yes, those who have obtained their degrees through correspondence courses and are already benefiting from the scheme will continue to be eligible.
- Is the scheme available for students currently enrolled in full-time courses?
No, regular students under full-time courses are not eligible for the scheme.
- Are applicants who have passed 10+2 through National Open School eligible?
No, applicants who have passed 10+2 through correspondence or National Open School are not eligible.
- Can applicants dismissed from government service apply?
No, applicants who have been dismissed from government service are not eligible for the scheme.
- Are self-employed individuals eligible for the scheme?
No, applicants must not be engaged in any kind of employment, including self-employment.
- How can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
Applicants can apply online through the Saksham Yuva portal (https://hreyahs.gov.in) or the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal (https://saralharyana.gov.in).
Official links
References
- Official Website
- https://www.hreyahs.gov.in/aboutus
- Scheme Details
- https://kms.saralharyana.nic.in/ViewDoc?Id=Qd%2f1s49S4S4E36dR+jzWsg%3d%3d
- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- https://saralharyana.gov.in/
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Saksham Yuva Scheme is a government welfare initiative designed to support Individual, Individual through benefits related to Skills & Employment, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
- Who can apply for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Eligibility for Saksham Yuva Scheme may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
- What benefits are offered under Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Benefits under Saksham Yuva Scheme may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
- Which department manages Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Saksham Yuva Scheme is managed by Employment Department and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
- Can users apply online for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for Saksham Yuva Scheme through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
- Is Aadhaar mandatory for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
- Where can users apply for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Applications for Saksham Yuva Scheme may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
- What documents may be required for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
- Is income certificate required for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Income certificate requirements may vary depending on beneficiary category, subsidy eligibility, and financial assistance criteria defined under Saksham Yuva Scheme.
- Is Saksham Yuva Scheme available in all states?
- No, Saksham Yuva Scheme is primarily available for eligible residents of Haryana and may be implemented through state government departments and local administrative offices.
- Can residents outside Haryana apply for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Eligibility for Saksham Yuva Scheme is generally limited to residents of Haryana unless otherwise specified in the official scheme guidelines.
- Can CSC centres help users apply for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
- How can users check the latest updates for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
- Are there deadlines for applying to Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Some schemes may operate through fixed application windows, annual registration cycles, or department-specific deadlines depending on scheme implementation policies.
- Can beneficiaries track application status for Saksham Yuva Scheme?
- Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
- Where can users get help for Saksham Yuva Scheme in Haryana?
- Users in Haryana may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
- Which nearby public services may help with Saksham Yuva Scheme applications?
- Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.