A new scheme called Tamil Nadu Vetri Nichayam Scheme was started by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin during the third birthday of Naan Mudhalvan scheme and it was made for helping young people without jobs. People aged from 18 to 35 years were allowed to join this scheme and free short-term skill training will be given to them. An amount of Rs. 100 crore was kept for the first phase and around 75,000 youth will be trained in one year. More than 500 training centres were selected and 165 different courses will be taught across 38 job fields. Also, incentives up to Rs. 12,000 will be given to youth from tribal, disabled, minority, fishermen, and Sri Lankan Tamil families. A mobile app called Skill Wallet was also made and through this app, course and job details can be seen by students easily.
Motive of Vetri Nichayam Scheme
The motive of Vetri Nichayam scheme is to help poor and backward youth get trained for good jobs and better life. All training fees will be paid by the government, so no money will be asked from students. Special care is given to disabled persons, tribal youth, Sri Lankan Tamils, people from fishing families, and minorities. Youngsters living in houses made by Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Board and children of sanitary workers are also added. Youth whose families get help from other schemes will also be found and trained. This was done to give everyone a fair chance.
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Key Highlights of TN Vetri Nichayam Scheme
| Name of the Scheme | TN Vetri Nichayam Scheme |
| Launched by | CM M. K. Stalin of Tamil Nadu |
| Objective | To give job training to youth |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years old only |
| Who Can Apply | Only people without jobs now |
| Total Budget | Rs. 100 crore in first phase |
| Number of Beneficiaries | 75,000 youngsters to be trained |
| Number of Courses | Training in 165 skill courses |
| Training Sectors | 38 different job fields included |
| Training Centres | More than 500 centres chosen |
| Extra Support Given | Poor, tribal, disabled youth helped |
| Incentive Amount | Up to Rs. 12,000 is given |
| App Name | Skill Wallet for info and updates |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Website |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the scheme are as given below:
- The person must be staying in Tamil Nadu and should be a permanent resident of the state.
- The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 35 years only, and anyone below or above this age will not be allowed.
- The person should not have any job at present and must be unemployed.
- School or college studies must be finished before joining this training, and no current students will be allowed.
- Around 75,000 youngsters will be trained in the first step of the scheme.
- More chances will be given to youth from poor and backward families who are struggling to find work.
- Disabled people, tribals, and Sri Lankan Tamils will be given preference in the selection list.
- Youth from fishing families, minorities, and sanitary workers’ children can also join.
- Those whose families are already getting other government schemes will also be added to the list.
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Benefits
The benefits of the scheme are as follows:
- Incentives up to Rs. 12,000 will be given to the selected youth from many groups like disabled, tribal, fishermen, Sri Lankan Tamils, and minorities.
- Free skill training will be given to the youth so they can learn useful things and get good jobs after the course is over.
- Training will be done in 165 courses, and these courses are from 38 job fields that are needed in many companies.
- More than 500 training centres were selected, so students can find nearby places and attend without travelling too far.
- A mobile app called Skill Wallet was made, and from this app, all training and job updates can be seen easily.
Required Documents
To apply for the scheme these following documents are required, which are as listed below:
- Aadhaar Card
- School or College Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Community Certificate (if needed)
- Bank Passbook
- Passport Size Photo
- Mobile Number
Salient Features
This scheme has several important features, which are as described below:
- The training will be given by top private companies and famous skill institutes so that the youth can learn better from people who know more.
- Foreign language classes like German will also be taught, and this is done so some students can try for jobs outside India in future.
- A mobile app called Skill Wallet was made, and through this app, students can get training info, updates, and use it anytime on their phones.
- Training is not given in just one area but in many fields, so students can choose what they like and learn different useful skills.
Selection Process
The selection process for the scheme included these simple steps:
- First of all, the youth who don’t have any job will be found and their names will be written by the officers in a list.
- After that, their age, documents, and other needed things will be checked one by one to see if they are right.
- More chance will be given to students who are from poor, backward, or special groups like disabled and tribal, so they can also get trained.
- The youth whose families are already getting help from other government schemes will also be taken and given chance for training.
- When everything is checked and found okay, the final names will be selected and messages or calls will be sent to tell them.
- Training centres and course details will be told after selection, so the students can join at the correct time and place.
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Application Process
To apply for the scheme, these below mentioned steps should be followed:
- Step 1: All the eligible youngsters who are interested in applying for the scheme, are requested to visit the official website.
- Step 2: On the homepage of the official website, if you are a new user click on “Register” button to register yourself under the portal.
- Step 3: You will be taken to another page, here you have to enter your mobile number (which is currently working) and then click on “Get OTP” button.
- Step 4: You will now receive the OTP on your given mobile number, enter this OTP in the given space and click on “Submit” button to proceed further.
- Step 5: Now login to the portal using your registered mobile number and then open up the application form to move ahead with the next step.
- Step 6: Fill out the application form carefully and attach the relevant documents as are requested in the form.
- Step 7: Review the application form carefully before submitting it, and when you have verified the application form carefully, Submit it to complete the application process.
- Step 8: Finally you will receive the application number, keep it safe with you for reference.
FAQs
Who can apply for the Vetri Nichayam scheme?
Any boy or girl from Tamil Nadu who is between 18 to 35 years and does not have a job can apply and more chances are given to backward, poor, and special group youth.
Is there any fee for the training?
No, this training is totally free, students don’t need to pay anything and the Tamil Nadu government will take care of all training costs, so youth can learn without worrying about money or fees.
How many students will be trained first?
In the first phase of this scheme, nearly 75,000 students will be trained in different skills, and they will be trained in good centres so they can get jobs after the course is over.
Will any incentive be given during training?
Yes, youth from groups like tribal, disabled, Sri Lankan Tamils, fishermen, and minorities will be given up to Rs. 12,000 as support while they are doing the training.
Can I apply using a mobile phone?
Yes, the Skill Wallet app was made for this and the students can register using their mobile phone and get updates, course info, and job news easily from the app or website.