Scheme for Providing Soft Skill Training Courses to Students Studying in State Colleges helps college students in Uttarakhand build valuable professional skills through a partnership between the state government and the Naandi Foundation. This scheme is made for students enrolled in government colleges to improve their employability and confidence through expert-led training sessions.
Scheme for Providing Soft Skill Training Courses to Students Studying in State Colleges runs under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand. Training is delivered through the Mahindra Pride Classroom and the Naandi Foundation, and it remains open for eligible students in the 2026-27 academic year.
Scheme for Providing Soft Skill Training Courses to Students Studying in State Colleges - Introduction
Scheme for Providing Soft Skill Training Courses to Students Studying in State Colleges focuses on personal and professional growth for students of state colleges. The training covers communication, leadership, and professional etiquette, which are useful for any future career.
The Department of Higher Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Naandi Foundation to run these courses. Under this understanding, training is held in selected government colleges across the state, and students register directly through their college authorities.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Scheme for Providing Soft Skill Training Courses to Students Studying in State Colleges |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Education and Learning |
| Benefit Type | In Kind |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Department of Higher Education |
Benefits
Students who join this program get access to high-quality soft skill development sessions. These courses are organized by the Mahindra Pride Classroom and the Naandi Foundation, and they help build communication skills, leadership, and professional etiquette needed for the job market.
The training is offered free to eligible students, so there is no fee to participate. Sessions are conducted on the college premises in offline mode, which makes it easy for students to attend without any extra travel.
Eligibility
To participate, a student should be currently enrolled in a government college within Uttarakhand. For example, if Rahul is studying at a state college in Haldwani, he would be eligible to apply for these sessions.
Training courses are conducted in specific locations including Satpuli, Kanda, Nainbag, Garud, Lohaghat, Ranikhet, Haldwani, and Raipur. Students from these designated government colleges can register directly through their college authorities.
Application Process
STEP 1 - Visit the administration office of your college and ask about the current soft skill training schedule.
STEP 2 - Check whether your college is one of the designated locations covered under the MoU signed between the Government of Uttarakhand and the Naandi Foundation.
STEP 3 - Register through your college authorities with your college identity card and academic enrollment details.
STEP 4 - Attend the training sessions on the college premises as per the schedule shared by the college office.
Documents Required
Keep your college identity card and necessary academic enrollment details ready as per the guidelines to make sure the application process goes smoothly.
References
Department of Higher Education, Uttarakhand - Official Website
FAQ's
Who is eligible to participate in this scheme?
Any student currently enrolled in an eligible government college in Uttarakhand can participate in this training.
In which locations will the soft skill courses be conducted?
The training sessions take place in Satpuli, Kanda, Nainbag, Garud, Lohaghat, Ranikhet, Haldwani, and Raipur.
How were the training locations selected?
The government and the Naandi Foundation identified these specific locations under their official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Are all colleges covered under this scheme?
Only selected government colleges located in the specified areas host these training sessions.
Who provides the soft skill training under this scheme?
Professional training is delivered by the Mahindra Pride Classroom in collaboration with the Naandi Foundation.
Is there any fee for the training?
No, the soft skill training is offered free to eligible students of the designated government colleges.
