SDG Goal wise programs of India (SDG 8) – Part 27

SDG Goal wise programs of India (SDG 8) – Part 27

(இதன் தமிழ் வடிவத்திற்கு இங்கே சொடுக்கவும்)

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)

Launched Year:

• August 2016.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Objectives:

• To develop a skilled workforce for the economy by promoting on-the-job experiential training.
• To encourage establishments to enroll apprentices by sharing partial stipend support to apprentices.
• To provide upskilling opportunities for candidates who have undergone short-term skill training under various Central and State Government initiatives.
• To promote the enrollment of apprentices in small establishments, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and in underserved areas such as aspirational districts and the North-East Region.
• To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills and improve the employability.

Beneficiaries:

• Youth (minimum age of 14 years) from various sectors, including Manufacturing, Services, Agriculture, Handloom & Handicrafts, etc.
• Apprentices with varying educational qualifications, from 8th grade to graduate level, depending on the apprenticeship category.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Requirement: Minimum age of 14 years, and 18 years for apprenticeships in hazardous industries.
• Educational Qualifications: Varies by trade, ranging from 8th grade to higher educational qualifications (e.g., graduate or diploma holders).
• Registration: Apprentices must register on the official portal.
• Aadhaar Requirement: Apprentices must have an Aadhaar number.
• Upper Age Limit: Maximum age of 35 years to avail benefits under the scheme.

Benefits:

• Financial Incentives for Employers: The government shares 25% of the stipend (up to INR 1,500 per month per apprentice) to encourage employers to hire apprentices.
• Financial Support for Apprentices: Partial stipend support under NAPS-2 is provided directly to apprentices through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Training Support: Government shares the cost of basic training for apprentices, particularly for those entering without prior trade training (up to INR 7,500).
• Expanded Options: Apprentices can engage in various sectors, including manufacturing, services, agriculture, handloom & handicrafts, etc.
• Tech-Enabled Administration: The scheme is supported by an online portal for streamlined registration, training, and monitoring.
• Collaboration with State Governments: Active involvement of states/UTs in the monitoring and facilitation of apprenticeship training.
• Support for MSMEs: Special focus on engaging MSMEs, especially in underserved regions.

Additional Information:

Categories of Apprenticeships:

• Trade Apprenticeship: For individuals with qualifications from 8th grade to B.Sc.
• Graduate Apprenticeship: For engineers and graduates.
• Technician Apprenticeship: For diploma holders.
• Optional Trade Apprenticeship: For those with qualifications as low as 5th grade.
• Routes of Apprenticeship: NAPS offers various routes, such as for ITI pass-outs, graduates, and fresher apprentices, with flexible training durations based on the candidate's prior experience.

Funding Support:

• NAPS-2 provides partial stipend support up to INR 1,500 per month.
• NAPS-2 focuses on micro, small, and medium enterprises and underserved areas, ensuring broader access to apprenticeship opportunities.
• Tech-Savvy Implementation: The entire apprenticeship process is digitized, with an online portal for registration, monitoring, and administration.

Impact:

• The scheme has contributed significantly to skill development and industry readiness.
• The number of apprentices engaged since the scheme's inception has crossed 13.38 lakh.
• Increased participation of women, marginalized communities, and differently-abled individuals.

NAPS-2:

• A newer iteration of the scheme, focusing on providing partial stipend support and capacity building for the apprenticeship ecosystem.
• Specifically targets MSMEs and apprentices in underserved areas.
• The scheme plays a critical role in bridging the skill gap, improving employment prospects, and fostering collaboration between educational institutions and industries.

National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)

Launched Year:

• 2020.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY).

Objectives:

• To create a shared digital infrastructure for urban India, working across the three pillars: People, Process, and Platform.
• Institutionalize a citizen-centric and ecosystem-driven approach to urban governance and service delivery in 2022 cities by 2022, and across all cities and towns in India by 2024.
• Consolidate various digital initiatives of MoHUA to provide holistic support to cities tailored to local needs and challenges.
• Promote the vision of Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Beneficiaries:

• Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
• Cities across India.
• Citizens benefiting from improved urban governance and service delivery.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to cities across India, with specific targets for coverage by 2022 and 2024.

Benefits:

• A shared digital infrastructure will consolidate data and services across different cities providing holistic support and solutions.
• It fosters urban data integration, creating opportunities for innovation, planning, and solving urban challenges.
• Provides standardization, specifications, and certifications across the pillars of people, process, and platform.
• Promotes a secure, managed exchange of urban data to address challenges like data silos.
• Encourages citizen engagement and involvement in urban governance.

Additional Information:

• The National Urban Digital Mission builds upon the technology principles of the National Urban Innovation Stack (NUIS) introduced in 2019 by MoHUA.
• It is part of broader government efforts to modernize and digitize urban infrastructure, governance, and service delivery.

India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX)

Launched Year:

• 2020.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.

Objectives:

• Provide a seamless interface for data providers and users, including ULBs, to share, request, and access urban-related datasets.
• Facilitate the open-source, secure, and authenticated exchange of data across platforms.
• Solve the problem of data silos within and across cities, enabling rapid innovation and better planning for urban needs.

Beneficiaries:

• Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
• Government agencies, private entities, and researchers involved in urban data sharing and analysis.
• Citizens, through improved urban service delivery.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to all data providers and users involved in urban data exchange, including government agencies, academia, and the private sector.

Benefits:

• Facilitates secure, controlled data sharing while ensuring privacy and security.
• Supports the creation of data-driven solutions for urban challenges.
• Expands access to critical datasets, enabling better urban planning and governance.

Additional Information:

• IUDX is an open-source platform that enables cities to scale and share data efficiently.
• As the number of cities on IUDX grows, it will promote seamless data sharing across urban India.

SmartCode Platform

Launched Year:

• 2020.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

Objectives:

• Enable ecosystem stakeholders to contribute to a repository of open-source code for urban governance applications.
• Facilitate the development and deployment of digital solutions by ULBs, addressing urban challenges.
• Encourage customization of existing open-source codes to suit local needs and avoid building new solutions from scratch.

Beneficiaries:

• Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
• Developers, tech stakeholders, and urban planners.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to all stakeholders involved in urban governance solutions, including developers and tech platforms.

Benefits:

• Reduces costs for ULBs by providing free, open-source code that can be customized.
• Speeds up the deployment of digital applications to address urban challenges.
• Encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing across cities and stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• SmartCode is designed to ease the burden of developing new urban governance applications from scratch by providing ready-to-use solutions that cities can adapt.

Geospatial Management Information System (GMIS)

Launched Year:

• 2020.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

Objectives:

• Provide one-stop access to spatially-enabled information for urban planning and management.
• Integrate data from multiple sources for effective urban governance.

Beneficiaries:

• Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
• Urban planners and decision-makers.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Primarily for use by ULBs and urban governance agencies.

Benefits:

• A web-based, spatially-enabled tool for urban data integration.
• Helps urban planners and decision-makers access and analyze urban data more effectively.

Additional Information:

• GMIS is integrated with the redesigned Smart Cities website, serving as a single portal for all Smart Cities Mission-related information and updates.

Smart Cities Mission Updates

Launched Year:

• 2015.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

Objectives:

• Transform cities into smart cities by using technology to improve urban living.
• Focus on projects that improve urban infrastructure, governance, and service delivery.

Beneficiaries:

• Cities under the Smart Cities Mission.
• Citizens who benefit from improved urban infrastructure and services.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Selected cities across India based on Smart Cities Challenge criteria.

Benefits:

• Significant investments in urban infrastructure projects (₹2,05,018 crore).
• Over 2,255 projects completed, improving urban living.
• Increased engagement through Citizen Perception Surveys, which involved over 31 lakh citizens.
• Addressed COVID-19 challenges by converting Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs) into COVID-19 war rooms.

Additional Information:

• A range of national challenges have been rolled out under the Smart Cities Mission, such as the India Cycles4Change Challenge and Streets for People Challenge, to improve urban mobility and infrastructure.

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