The ‘Indira Mahila Shakti Training and Skill Promotion Scheme’ has been launched by the Rajasthan Government. It aims to provide computer and skill development training to girls and women from Rajasthan who are between 16 and 45 years.
The Rajasthan government’s Women and Child Development Department offers a program called Indira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Koshal Sanvardhan Yojana (RS-CSEP). This free program helps women and girls improve their spoken English and communication skills, along with building their confidence. By learning new skills or sharpening existing ones, participants gain the tools they need to find better jobs, start their own businesses, and achieve financial independence. The program goes beyond just skills training, aiming to empower women by providing support and knowledge in areas like entrepreneurship, leadership, managing money, and personal growth.
Indira Mahila Shakti Training and Skill Promotion Scheme
- The scheme welcomes applications from women of all categories, including housewives, adolescents, girls, self-help group members, college students, and women from economically disadvantaged minority groups.
- The course training will be provided through Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited.
- The RS-CIT course has a training duration of 132 hours, which is equivalent to 3 months.
- Women between 16 and 40 years of age are eligible to apply for this course.
- Age of the applicants will be calculated from January 1, 2023.
- Applicants for the RS-CIT free course must have passed 10th standard .
- Priority will be given to widows, divorced individuals, abandoned women, and those affected by domestic violence.
- Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit list prepared by Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL).
- Selected candidates will receive training at IT knowledge centres chosen by the Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited.
- Trainee attendance will be recorded using a biometric machine, and a minimum of 65% biometric attendance is mandatory for the trainees.
- To pass the RS-CIT exam, candidates must score a minimum of 40%.
- Selected trainees, chosen by the district-level committees, will receive training from Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited based on their chosen IT knowledge domain.
- Of the allocated seats, 18% are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and 14% for Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Benefits of the scheme
- Beneficiary girls and women will be provided free training in computer and speaking English based courses.
- The beneficiary will be given free training in the following courses :-
- RS-CIT (Rajasthan State Certificate Course in Information Technology).
- RS-CFA (Rajasthan State Certificate in Financial Accounting).
- RS-CSEP(Spoken English and Personality Development).
- The beneficiary will also be given a certificate after completion of the training.
Eligibility
| Syllabus | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| RS-CIT (Rajasthan State Certificate Course in Information Technology) |
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RS-CFA |
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| RS-CSEP (Spoken English and Personality Development) |
|
Required Documents
- Proof of residence in Rajasthan/permanent certificate.
- Age certificate.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Educational certificate of 10th class.
- Educational certificate of 12th class.
- Aadhar card.
- Jan Aadhar Card.
- Mobile number.
- Passport size photo of the applicant.
- email id.
- The following documents are required to be submitted depending on the situation :-
- Death certificate of husband (for widowed woman)
- Talaqnama(on divorce)
- Proof of desertion(for deserted woman)
- FIR/Domestic Violence Report (for woman victim of violence)
Indira Mahila Shakti Training and Skill Promotion Scheme – Application Process
1. Applicants should visit the official website of the scheme at www.myrkcl.com/wcdnew.
2. On the homepage, candidates must enter ‘Janadhaar Number’ and the ‘CAPTCHA code’.
3. After successfully adding the details, click on the ‘Get Details’ option.
4. An OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to the applicant’s registered mobile number.
5. Applicants should enter the OTP number and click on the ‘Confirm’ option.
6. Subsequently, the application form for the scheme will become accessible.
7. Applicants should carefully complete the form by providing the required information according to the provided guidelines.
8. After uploading the necessary documents, submit the form.
FAQs
What is the Indira Mahila Shakti Training and Skill Promotion Scheme?
The Indira Mahila Shakti Training and Skill Promotion Scheme is a government initiative. It is aimed at empowering women by providing them with training and skill development opportunities to enhance their employability and economic independence.
Which type of skill sets are trained in the computer training courses offered under this scheme?
The training courses typically cover basic to advanced computer skills, including MS Office applications, internet usage, and more.