SDG Goal wise programs of India (SDG 8 & 9) – Part 28

SDG Goal wise programs of India (SDG 8 & 9) – Part 28

(இதன் தமிழ் வடிவத்திற்கு இங்கே சொடுக்கவும்)

The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)

Launched Year:

• 2020.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
• Ministry of Education (MoE).
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Objectives:

• To provide the internship opportunities to 25,000 fresh graduates in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Smart Cities across India.
• To enhance employability through “learning by doing” and provide an opportunity to co-create innovative solutions for urban challenges.
• Strengthen the institutional capacity of the urban ecosystem and foster youth engagement in urban initiatives.
• To create an ecosystem where youth can contribute to building liveable cities by providing exposure to a variety of urban-related fields.

Beneficiaries:

• Fresh graduates (within 18 months of completing their final year of college).
• Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
• Smart Cities across India.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be Indian citizens.
• Applicants should have completed their final year of college within the last 18 months.
• Applicants must hold a degree in one of the following fields: B.Tech, B.Planning, B.Arch, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB.

Benefits:

For Interns:

• Enhanced employability through real-world experience in urban planning, design, engineering, IT, mobility, finance, and social and environmental issues.
• Exposure to various aspects of urban governance and service delivery.
• Opportunity to co-create innovative solutions for urban challenges.

For ULBs and Smart Cities:

• Infusion of fresh ideas and energy from young, skilled graduates.
• Youth engagement in solving critical urban challenges and co-creating solutions for sustainable urban growth.
• Creation of a skilled, high-quality workforce capable of addressing complex urban issues.

Additional Information:

• The TULIP program was conceived following a Budget 2020-21 announcement under the theme ‘Aspirational India,’ focusing on shifting education from “doing by learning” to “learning by doing.”
• The program’s internships can range from 8 weeks to 1 year in duration.
• TULIP contributes to the goal set by MHRD and AICTE to achieve 1 crore successful internships by 2025.
• The program is supported at the state level by the Urban Development departments, which
• help ULBs and smart cities implement TULIP within their organizations.

Udyami Bharat Scheme

Launched Year:

• 2024.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

Objectives:

• To celebrate the contributions of MSMEs to the national economy.
• To showcase and promote the importance of MSMEs in fostering entrepreneurship, generating employment, and driving economic growth.
• To highlight the achievements and government initiatives aimed at supporting MSMEs, such as Udyam Registration Portal, PM Vishwakarma, PMEGP, SFURTI, and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs.
• To facilitate the integration of traditional artisans and micro-enterprises into the formal economy, enhancing their productivity and sustainability.

Beneficiaries:

• Entrepreneurs and small businesses across India, particularly in the MSME sector.
• Artisans and craftspersons under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme.
• Enterprises registered through the Udyam Portal and PMEGP.
• Enterprises in Aspirational Districts, SC/ST, and women entrepreneurs.
• Traditional industries and artisans under the SFURTI scheme.

Eligibility Criteria:

• For PM Vishwakarma: Craftspeople, artisans, and traditional industries seeking support for skills development and financial assistance.
• For Udyam Registration: Existing enterprises looking to formalize their operations by registering online through the Udyam Portal.
• For PMEGP: Micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector, with specific subsidies for special categories (SC, ST, Women, etc.).
• For SFURTI: Traditional artisans who are part of clusters seeking to enhance their product development and marketability.
• For Public Procurement Policy: MSMEs with eligible goods and services that meet the procurement requirements of the government.

Benefits:

• PM Vishwakarma: Financial support, skill development programs, and integration into global value chains.

• Udyam Registration: Free, paperless registration, easy access to government schemes, and integration into formal sector benefits like Priority Sector Lending.
• PMEGP: Margin money (subsidy) for setting up new enterprises, free entrepreneurship development training, and collateral-free loans.
• SFURTI: Grants for organizing traditional industries into clusters, financial assistance for product development, and market linkages.

• Public Procurement Policy: Government procurement preference for MSMEs, including a reserved quota for SC/ST and women-owned enterprises.

Additional Information:

• Udyam Registration: The Udyam Registration Portal has registered over 4.63 crore enterprises, primarily micro-enterprises.
• PM Vishwakarma: An initial funding of Rs. 13,000 crores from 2023-24 to 2027-28 for the scheme’s success.

• PMEGP: Significant contribution to job creation, with 22,050 projects established in 2023-24, providing jobs to over 1.76 lakh individuals.
• SFURTI: Approved 513 clusters since 2014-15, benefitting nearly 3 lakh artisans.
• Public Procurement Policy: MSMEs received procurement worth Rs. 82,431 crore in 2023-24, supporting 2.36 lakh MSMEs.

Goal 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Digital India Initiative

Launched Year:

• 2015.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), Ministry of Communications and IT.

Objectives:

• Transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
• Improve infrastructure and services through digital technology.
• Create a system of digital governance for ease of doing business, financial inclusion, and improving public services.
• Empower citizens with universal digital literacy and access to information and services.
• Promote electronics manufacturing, job creation, and a cashless economy.

Beneficiaries:

• All Indian citizens.
• Rural and urban populations, especially underserved areas like remote villages.
• Students, workers, and farmers who will benefit from digital education, job opportunities, and digital services.
• Government departments, service providers, and businesses that will benefit from e-Governance, digital literacy, and IT-enabled processes.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Public and private sectors that engage in digital governance, infrastructure, and services.
• Citizens wishing to benefit from digital services like online banking, mobile applications, e-education, and healthcare.

Benefits:

• High-speed broadband and internet access for rural and urban areas.
• Access to digital services like e-governance, e-healthcare, e-education, and online banking.
• Increased job opportunities through IT training programs and IT-enabled jobs.
• Financial inclusion via mobile banking, digital wallets, and micro-ATMs.
• Empowerment through digital literacy, enabling citizens to avail various government services easily.
• Development of the electronics manufacturing sector, reducing import dependency.

Additional Information:

Digital India Pillars:

• Broadband Highways: Nationwide broadband connectivity, especially in rural areas.
• Universal Access to Mobile Connectivity: Expanding mobile coverage to uncovered areas.
• Public Internet Access Programme: Providing internet access points in villages.
• E-Governance: Reforms in governance and service delivery through IT.
• Information for All: Making government data and information available online.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Reducing imports, promoting indigenous manufacturing.
• IT for Jobs: Training citizens for IT and telecom sector jobs.
• Early Harvest Programmes: Implementing quick wins like e-Greetings, digital attendance, and public Wi-Fi.

Major initiatives under the Digital India program

1. BharatNet Project

Launched Year:

• 2011 (under National Optical Fiber Network).

Ministry/Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Objectives:

• To provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats (GPs) across India.
• To facilitate high-speed internet access in rural areas.

Beneficiaries:

• Rural residents, government services, educational institutions, healthcare services, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Gram Panchayats and rural areas.

Benefits:

• Enhanced internet access in rural and remote areas.
• Empowerment of rural communities through digital services.
• Facilitation of e-governance, education, telemedicine, and digital communication.

Additional Information:

• Over 1.15 lakh Gram Panchayats connected via optical fiber as part of BharatNet.
• Expected to improve broadband penetration across India, enhancing digital infrastructure in remote areas.

2. e-Kranti

Launched Year:

• 2015.

Ministry/Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Objectives:

• To provide all government services electronically.
• To enable an integrated and interoperable government service delivery system.

Beneficiaries:

• Citizens across India, especially in rural areas.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Any citizen accessing government services.

Benefits:

• Increased transparency and accountability in government services.
• Simplification and accessibility of government services.
• Enhanced e-governance and digital delivery.

Additional Information:

• Plays a pivotal role in the realization of Digital India’s vision of paperless governance.
• Focuses on effective and affordable service delivery mechanisms.

3. Digital Literacy Mission

Launched Year:

• 2014.

Ministry/Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Objectives:

• To promote digital literacy and bridge the digital divide.
• To empower citizens with basic IT skills and digital literacy.

Beneficiaries:

• Rural population, women, senior citizens, underprivileged communities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• All Indian citizens, with special focus on marginalized communities.

Benefits:

• Increased digital awareness and literacy among rural and underserved populations.
• Empowerment of citizens through digital skills training.
• Enhanced participation in the digital economy and access to government services.

Additional Information:

• Part of the National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM), aims to train 1 crore individuals by 2020.
• Courses offered are free, and training is available through Common Service Centers (CSCs).

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