JSS Scheme
The Scheme of Jan
Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) formerly known as Shramik Vidyapeeth was a
unique creation of Government of India is being implemented through NGOs
in the country since 1967. The scheme was renamed as Jan Shikshan
Sansthan in 2000. JSS scheme was transferred from Ministry of Education
(erstwhile Ministry of Human Resource Development) to Ministry of Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship in July, 2018.
At present, 304 JSSs in
26 States and 7 Union Territories are functional. The annual coverage
of the beneficiaries is around 4 lakh, out of which 85% are women.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan
(JSS) scheme is implemented through NGOs with 100% grants from the
Government of India. Jan Shikshan Sansthans are registered under the
Societies Registration Act, 1860. The affairs of Jan Shikshan Sansthan
are managed by respective Board of Management approved by the Government
of India.
The mandate of the
scheme is to provide vocational skills in non-formal mode to
non-literate, neo-literates, persons with rudimentary level of education
upto 8th and school drop-outs upto 12th standard in the age group of
15-45 years. The priority groups are women, SC, ST, minorities and other
backward sections of the society. JSSs are reaching to the unreached
areas to cater the needs of the poorest of the poor. They work at the
door step of the beneficiaries with a minimum infrastructure and
resources.
Sectors offered
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