AI SummaryKerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme was announced by Former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on 27 August 2020. In this scheme, Kerala govt. planned to provide employment to around 50,000 people in the financial year 2020-21. This scheme was to be implemented under the CM Local Employment Assurance Programme (LEAP) of the state govt. The Athijeevanam Keraleeyam Scheme has 5 components namely Yuva Kerala Project, Connect to Work, EDP-K, ARISE and KMEDP.
Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.
It was proposed that Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme would be implemented by Kudumbashree and 50,000 persons would benefit from this scheme that year. CM also mentioned that Rs. 145 crore would be allotted as part of Rebuild Kerala and Rs. 20.50 crore as plan fund for the project. This article gives complete information about the scheme and describes all its 5 components.
Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme for Local Employment
Here are the details of the 5 main components namely Yuva Kerala Project, C2W, EDP-K, ARISE and KMEDP under Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme.
Yuva Kerala Project - Skill Training & Employment to Youths
The main aim of the Yuva Kerala Project component under Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme was to provide skills training and employment to 10,000 youths. The state govt. sanctioned around Rs. 60 crores for this scheme. In this YKP component, the beneficiaries were members of poor families between the age group of 18 to 35 years. However, people from Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Differently Abled (PH) category could join up to the age of 45 years. The Yuva Kerala Project plan included 100% free training, free travel, accommodation, meals, uniforms, post-placement support, counselling and tracking for a duration of 1 year.
Connect to Work (C2W) - Develop Soft Skills of Youth From Rural Areas
Connect to Work (C2W) programme focused on development of soft skills of young people from rural areas. In this component of the scheme, govt. provided guidance to youth to enable them to find employment and connect them to the job market. The main aim of the Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme was to provide training to around 5,000 young men and women. These trained youths would then be connected with the employers or recruiters to secure fruitful employment as per their educational qualification, training and interest. Around Rs. 5 crores were sanctioned for this C2W project.
Kerala Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP-K)
The main aim of EDP-K project was to launch maximum ventures in each selected block area across the state. Under this component of Athijeevanam Keraleeyam Scheme, around 16,800 new ventures were to be started in agricultural and non-agricultural areas in 14 flood-affected blocks of the state. The Kerala Entrepreneurship Development Programme was to cover around 20,000 people, both men and women, who could join the scheme. In this scheme, govt. provided loans up to a maximum of Rs. 1 lakh for individuals and Rs. 5 lakhs for group ventures at an interest rate of 4%. An amount of Rs. 70 crore was sanctioned for the EDP-K component.
Acquiring Resilience and Identity Through Sustainable Employment (ARISE)
The aim of ARISE Scheme was to provide training to the youth and Kudumbashree workers. This training was to be given in 10 most sought after sectors of the labour market and to provide wage employment expeditiously. The Acquiring Resilience and Identity through Sustainable Employment (ARISE) programme was launched in 2018-19. This scheme was meant for those people who lost their livelihoods due to floods in the state. Around 10,000 young women and men were to be given job opportunities under this component of the Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme. An amount of Rs. 10 crores was sanctioned for this ARISE project.
Kudumbasree Micro Enterprise Development Programme (KMEDP)
Under this KMEDP component of the scheme, around 3,000 individual enterprises and 2,000 group enterprises were to be started. Through this scheme, Kudumbasree members and their families were to be given support to start ventures. More than 10,000 people were expected to get benefit from the scheme. All the individual entrepreneurs could undertake projects up to a maximum of Rs. 2.50 lakhs and group ventures up to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakhs amount. The support was to be given to those who were undergoing skill training and entrepreneurship training through training agencies selected by the Kudumbasree District Missions. Training in this programme was completely free as in other projects.
Highlights of Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme |
| Announced By | Former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan |
| Announced On | 27 August 2020 |
| Beneficiaries | Around 50,000 unemployed people |
| Implemented Under | CM Local Employment Assurance Programme (LEAP) |
| Components | Yuva Kerala Project, C2W, EDP-K, ARISE, KMEDP |
| Budget | Rs. 145 crore (Rebuild Kerala) + Rs. 20.50 crore (plan fund) |
FAQ's
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Kerala Athijeevanam Keraleeyam Scheme and its components.
What is Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme
Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme was a scheme to provide employment to around 50,000 people in FY 2020-21 under Local Employment Assurance Programme (LEAP).
What are the components of Athijeevanam Keraleeyam Scheme
This scheme has 5 components namely Yuva Kerala Project, Connect to Work (C2W), Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP-K), Acquiring Resilience and Identity Through Sustainable Employment (ARISE) and Kudumbasree Micro Enterprise Development Programme (KMEDP).
Who can Apply for Yuva Kerala Project
Members of poor families between the age group of 18 to 35 years could apply. Members of Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Differently Abled (PH) category could join up to 45 years of age.
What are the benefits of Yuva Kerala Project
100% free skill training, free travel, accommodation, meals, uniforms, post-placement support for employment, counselling and tracking for a duration of 1 year.
Who would be benefited from Connect to Work component
In C2W component, Soft Skills Development Training was to be given to around 5,000 young men and women and they would be connected to employers.
What is Kerala Entrepreneurship Development Programme
In EDP-K component, around 16,800 new ventures were to be started in agricultural and non-agricultural areas in 14 flood-affected blocks of the state.
Who can join EDP-K component of Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme
Around 20,000 people both men and women were able to join the EDP-K component of the scheme.
What is the Loan Amount / Interest Rate for EDP-K Beneficiaries
Loans up to a maximum of Rs. 1 lakh for individuals and Rs. 5 lakhs for group ventures were given at an interest rate of 4%.
What is ARISE Component of the Kerala Athijeevanam Keraliyam Scheme
To provide training to the youth and Kudumbashree workers in 10 most sought after sectors of the labour market and to provide wage employment expeditiously.
How many youths will get employment through ARISE component
Around 10,000 young women and men were to be given job opportunities through ARISE component.
What is Kudumbasree Micro Enterprise Development Programme
In KMEDP component, around 3,000 individual enterprises and 2,000 group enterprises were to be started by Kudumbashree members and their families. Free training and support were to be provided to start new ventures.
How Individual Entrepreneurs will be benefited from KMEDP Scheme
All the individual entrepreneurs could undertake projects up to a maximum of Rs. 2.50 lakhs and group ventures up to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakhs amount.
For more details, check the official press release at Kerala government press release.
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