To make the youth of Bihar self reliant, the State Government has launched the Kushal Yuva Program on 2nd of October, 2016. Under this scheme, youth in the age bracket of 15 to 28 years who have passed Matriculation or equivalent, will be trained in language (Hindi / English) and communication skills, basic computer knowledge and behavioral skills. This training programme in its entirety is of 240 hours consisting of 80 hours of language (Hindi / English) and communication skills, basic computer knowledge training for 120 hours and 40 hours of training for soft skills. Under Skill Development Mission, Kushal Yuva Program is being implemented by Labor Department. One skill training center has been established in every block by the State Government. Maharastra knowledge Corporation Limited, Pune has been selected by Bihar Skill Development Mission for conducting this program. Apart from being a knowledge partner, Maharastra knowledge Corporation Limited is working as a content provider for Kushal Yuva Program. Kushal Yuva Program is being operated through E-learning system, which is of 204 hours. This program is operated by District Registration Counseling Center (DRCC).
District Registration Counseling Center (DRCC) :
Various schemes like Student Credit Card Scheme, Mukhyamantri Nischay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Scheme and Kushal Yuva Program is being operated by the District Registration Counseling Center (DRCC). District Registration and Counseling Center has been set up in every district headquarters for facilitating registration of applicants and verification of documents. A date gets allotted to every applicant for registration and verification of their documents. There is a provision of Waiting hall, May I Help You Counter, Token Counter and aadhar card registration counter in every center.
When the applicant reaches District Registration Counseling Center, a token number will be provided to him/her. At every counter, there will be a screen displaying a Token number. As and when the relevant token number is displayed on the screen the applicant with that token number will present himself on that counter. The documents provided by the applicant will be verified, scanned and uploaded by the Multi Purpose Assistant. At the same time the applicant will have to submit the self-attested copy of the application and all documents at DRCC.
Eligibility and Conditions for availing the benefits of the scheme:
- Applicant age should be between 15 to 28 years of age on the date of application.
- The applicant should have passed matriculation or intermediate exam from any institution recognised by the state government but has not attained or pursuing any higher degree.
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Bihar and not be employed or self employed.
- The applicant should not be receiving any kind of allowance / scholarship / credit card / skill development facility or assistance from any other government source and should not have a government or non-government employment (contract/permanent/temporary).
Important Documents For Application:-
- Passing certificate of 10th class and its equivalent examination, in which the applicant's date of birth is mentioned.
- Passing certificate of 12th Class and its equivalent Examination (only for those who have passed Intermediate).
- Residential Certificate and Aadhaar card.
- Bank account of the applicant in any scheduled bank.
Process of application for availing the benefit for Kushal Yuva Program:
- Click on the website https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/addFtrUserPage
- First of all, the desired information will be recorded through web portal/ Mobile app. After submitting it,One Time Password(OTP) will be received on applicant’s mobile number and e-mail id.
- After entering this OTP on web portal, applicant will get personal description contact form. After submitting the required information in it, a web page will be opened. An online application form of “Kushal Yuva Program” will be selected, in which applicant will enter the desired information.
- After submitting the online application form, unique registration number will be sent to the applicant on provided mobile number and e-mail id through message or E-mail.
- No any document should be attached with the online application. After submitting the application form, a PDF copy of the application form will be generated, which will also mention the required documents for coming to the counter.
- The information regarding the time and date for coming to DRCC will be sent to the applicant through sms and email. Although the applicant can submit hard copy of the application form to the District Registration and Counseling Center as per his/her convenience.
- On the prescribed date, applicant will submit his application form with required information in it and desired documents for education loan to the DRCC of his district.
- After self-signing on the PDF copy of the application, applicant will come to DRCC on the prescribed date along with application form with passport size of applicant and co-applicant in it and self attested photocopy of the desired documents.
- The applicant will be given a token number at the entrance of the District Registration and Counseling Center, on the basis of which the applicant will enter the center. Applicant will wait in the waiting hall for his chance. The Token number provided to the applicant will be displayed on the electronic display board.
- After coming the applicant’s number, he will go to the prescribed counter with all original documents, self attested photocopy of all documents, self signed PDF copy of the application form, where the applicant’s identity will be certified.
- The original certificates will be returned to the applicant after scanning and the photocopy of self attested application and other documents will be deposited to the counter.
- After the certification of the documents, applicant will receive a receipt from the counter.
- Any kind of correction and amendment in the application form will be done by the Multi Purpose Assistant (MPA) at that time only.