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Saksham Yuva Scheme

The 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.

State Cash

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

  1. Applicant should be a domicile of Haryana.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Applicant’s age should be between 18 to 35 years for 10+2 and 21 to 35 years for graduate/post-graduate.
  6. Applicant should not have passed the 10+2 examination through correspondence/ National Open School.
  7. Applicant should not be a regular student under a full-time course.
  8. Applicant should not be an employee dismissed from Government Service.
  9. Applicant should not be in any employment e.g. public/private sector/quasi-government or self-employment.
  10. The annual family income of applicant shall not exceed ₹3,00,000/- from all sources.
  11. 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:-

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. That there is no encroachment on public/Panchayat land by any member of his/her family.
  5. 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.

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).

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