KUSHAL YUVA PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

MDKSS provides high quality computer education at a very high standard at free of cost through the Kushal Yuva Program. KYP has been implemented to bring a revolution in the field of skill development. Through this program, the Government aims to create a skilled work force in Bihar. MDKSS’s mission is to create a pool of high quality Computer professionals who will meet the demanding needs of multinational organizations for tomorrow’s challenges.

Training methods have been maximized with “learning” rather than “teaching” through well equipped lab ONE-TO-ONE ratio (ONE COMPUTER FOR ONE STUDENT). With structured combination of theoretical and practical sessions, reinforced with color Pentium computers in every class room for live demonstrations.

Objective of Kushal Yuva Program (KYP)

Kushal Yuva Program (KYP) is a part of one of the “7 commitments” namely “Aarthik Hal, Yuvaon ko Bal”. This program is targeted at all aspirants in the age group of 15-28 years (Age limit for SC/ST, OBC & People with Disabilities is as follows: SC/ST - 33 years, OBC - 31 years, PwD - 33 years), who have passed at least 10th Class irrespective of their having attained higher education or their currently pursuing higher education.Through this program, BSDM intends to enhance the employability of these youth of Bihar.

Strategy of Kushal Yuva Program (KYP)

The strategy is to address the following four major challenges in the skill development ecosystem:

Capacity: Increase in training capacity
- Minimum one Skill development centre (SDC) in each of the 534 blocks for imparting training in soft skills.
- A strong pool of certified trainers will be developed through a mandatory TrainersOnline Certification (OnCET) programme.
Access: Increase in access
- SDC at each Block would mean getting training centre to the doorstep of the youth.
- State wide social mobilization campaign would help increase the awareness which in-turn will result in higher access / participation
- District Registration cum Counselling Centres at the district level will provide the requisite guidance to the youth to access the benefits of such a programme
Relevance: High relevance
- Package of Life skills, Communications Skills (English & Hindi) and Basic computer literacy will increase the employability of youth
- It will help in smooth shift from homes to places with high employment potential
- Increase retention at workplace
Perception: The following would improve the perception
- Qualified, experienced and certified trainers
- Use of high quality content and E-Learning mode

Eligibility

All Candidates belonging to the age group of 15-28 years (Age limit for SC/ST, OBC & People with Disabilities is as follows:

SC/ST - 33 years, OBC - 31 years, PwD - 33 years), who have minimum qualification as 10th pass; irrespective of the fact that the candidate is pursuing /completed any Higher Education Course/Degree will be eligible to undertake training under "Kushal Yuva Program". Apart from the above all those youth of 20-25 age group who have opted for and have been sanctioned for self-help allowance, have to compulsorily complete this training.