Jaipur/Sawai Madhopur. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the fourth annual conference of Indian Heritage Hotel Association (IHHA) in Sawai Madhopur on Tuesday. During this, Raje said that the state government has set a target to make the state the most preferred tourist center of Asia. For this, a multi-dimensional tourism development plan is being implemented. She said that the state government will recognize tourism units that make the youth employable by training them in tourism related activities as skill development training centers. In the presence of the Chief Minister, President of Indian Heritage Hotel Association Gaj Singh and CEO of Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council Praveen Roy signed an MoU to provide skill development training related to tourism sector to the youth of the state
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| Name of the Scheme | Rajasthan Chief Minister Tourism Skill Development Programme |
| Launch Year | 2024. |
| Benefits | Guide/Hospitality/Traditional Art training will be provided. |
| Beneficiary | Youth and Folk Artist of the state. |
| Nodal Department | Tourism Department of Rajasthan. |
Introduction
- Rajasthan is renowned worldwide for its tourism and hospitality, attracting lakhs of tourists round the year.
- Such a number of tourists significantly boosts the economy of the country and open up a huge number of employment opportunities for its citizens in different fields.
- Tourists, in large numbers, are keen to know about the culture, folk art, and heritage of this region.
- However, there is a shortage of individuals who are capable enough to provide detailed information to these tourists about Rajasthan’s rich culture, folk art, and historical sites located here.
- To cater to this issue, the Government of Rajasthan has devised a solution.
- During the 2024-25 budget announcement, the state finance minister proposed to implement a new programme.
- The name of the programme is “Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme.”
- Under this programme, eligible youth and folk artists from the state will receive training.
- During training, the beneficiary will be trained as tourist guide where they will learn skills like hospitality and the traditional folk art of the state.
- As per the programme, over the next two years, the government aims to train 20,000 eligible beneficiaries.
- According to the scheme, only individuals and folk artists from the state are eligible to apply.
- Upon completion of training, these individuals will be able to create employment opportunities for themselves as tourist guides.
- As the scheme was announced during the budget, detailed information about the programme is yet to be announced.
- The nature of the programme and its selection procedure will be shared in its guidelines.
Benefits of Scheme
- Training in Guide/Hospitality/Traditional Art will be provided as per the programme.
- The beneficiary receiving the training will be made capable of providing services in the relevant field.
- Over the next two years, the state government aims to extend these benefits to 20,000 beneficiaries.
- Successful implementation of the programme will open up employment doors for the youth and folk artists of the state.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only applicants domiciled in the state are eligible.
- Among domiciled applicants, youth and folk artists may apply.
- Further details about eligibility can be found in the Programme guidelines, which will be released in the coming days.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card.
- Permanent residence proof.
- Academic Qualification Certificate.
- Caste Certificate (If any)
- Income Certificate (If any)
- Folk Artist Certificate (If any)
- Mobile Number.
- Photograph.
- Other documents as per the programme.
How to apply
- To promote Rajasthan Tourism, the Finance Minister of the state Diya Kumari has announced the “Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme.”;
- To avail the benefits of the programme, eligible beneficiaries must submit their application through the provided medium.
- Applications received other than the provided mode will be summarily rejected.
- Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme was announced recently and its application process and guidelines are unavailable.
- According to the released guidelines, beneficiaries can submit their application along with required documents.
- Authenticity of the received applications will be checked by the officials.
- The benefits of the programme will be extended to applications found valid during scrutiny.
FAQs
Who is eligible for this program?
Typically, Rajasthan residents who have completed at least the 8th grade and are between 18 and 35 years of age are eligible.
What is the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme?
The Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme is a government initiative focused on developing skills and providing training for individuals in Rajasthan interested in the tourism and hospitality sector. The program aims to create more employment opportunities by training local youth to support and boost the tourism industry in the state.