Under Skill India Mission, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is delivering skills to the youth of the country through its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of MSDE is implementing central component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) across the country covering all sections of society including Divyangjan (Persons with Disability (PwD)). As on 31.12.2021, around 49,000 Divyangjans have been trained / oriented under PMKVY across the country.

Under PMKVY, there are incentives to encourage participation of Divyangjan in the skill training, namely, monthly conveyance support; financial support for assistive devices, aid and appliances; and boarding and lodging. Also, an exclusive Sector Skill Council for Divyangjan known as Skill Council for PwD (SCPwD) has been created for addressing the skilling needs of the Divyangjan. SCPwD empanels Divyangjan-friendly training centres, which are structurally designed to cover Braille, computer screen reader for visually impaired; sign language interpreter for speech and hearing impaired, etc.

Job Fair/Rozgar Mela is a part of a placement outreach strategy to fast-track the interaction between employers and job seekers. Rozgar Melas are conducted by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs), Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and Training Providers (TPs) as a part of overall “Placement incentives & Job Melas / Rozgar Utsav” component of PMKVY and it is an ongoing process. Rozgar Melas are conducted for all persons including Divyangjan. Special attention is given to the Divyangjan to provide them easier access to facilities such as registration windows for Divyangjan were made according to the needs. Also, specific group of employers are invited to the Rozgar Melas who are interested in hiring Divyangjan. As on 31.12.2021, 1576 Rojgar Melas have been conducted during the last three years.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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