Between 2020-21 and 2022-23, the Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana, a Central Sector Scheme, has trained a total of 107,156 beneficiaries. The primary objective of this scheme, launched in 2020-21, is to enhance the employability of marginalized groups, including SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, sanitation workers, and waste pickers. It focuses on artisans, women, and youth within the age range of 18-45 years. Income criteria vary, with no limit for SCs and specific limits for OBCs and EBCs. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) is the nodal ministry overseeing the scheme.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Marginalized Persons: Individuals or groups who are socially or economically disadvantaged and face barriers to equal opportunities. SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, sanitation workers, and waste pickers are considered marginalized in this context.
- Nodal Ministry: The ministry responsible for the implementation and oversight of a particular government program. In this case, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) is the nodal ministry for PM-DAKSH Yojana.
- Economically Backward Classes (EBCs): A category of individuals or communities that face economic hardship and are often eligible for government assistance. PM-DAKSH Yojana sets specific income criteria for EBCs to determine eligibility.
