Samarth Scheme Extended to Train 3 Lakh Workers
Why in the news?
The Indian government has extended the Samarth Scheme until March 2026, with a budget of Rs. 495 crore. It aims to provide employment-linked training to 3 lakh individuals in the textile sector, focusing on job creation and upskilling.
Samarth Scheme Extension Overview:
- The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Samarth Scheme until March 2026 with a budget of Rs. 495 crore.
- The scheme aims to provide employment-linked textile-related skills to 3 lakh people by
- It focuses on job creation in organised sectors, excluding spinning and weaving.
Objectives and Focus Areas:
- Samarth promotes job creation in the entire textile value chain and adapts to evolving market needs.
- The scheme offers both entry-level training and upskilling/reskilling programs to enhance productivity in the Apparel & Garments sector.
- Traditional textile sectors like handloom, handicrafts, silk, and jute are also covered under the program.
Implementation and Achievements
- Implemented by various partners, including textile industry associations and government agencies.
- So far,27 lakh candidates have been trained under the scheme, with a 79.5% employment rate.
- Women’s participation is strongly encouraged, with 2.89 lakh (88.3%) women trained under Samarth.
About SAMARTH Scheme:
- Objective: Aims to encourage job creation in organised textile and related sectors, covering the full value chain except Spinning and Weaving.
- Focus: Demand-driven and placement-oriented skilling program.
- Upskilling: Enhances worker productivity, especially in Apparel & Garmenting.
- Implementing Agencies: Textile Industry, State Governments, reputed NGOs, and others with industry placement tie-ups.
- Achievements: 3.27 lakh candidates trained; 2.6 lakh (79.5%) employed; strong focus on women’s employment, with 2.89 lakh (88.3%) women trained.
Sources Referred:
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times
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