Bihar Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Bihar Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a skill development scheme launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, and implemented through the Bihar State Minorities Financial Corporation (BSMFC). The scheme aims to improve the employability and self-employment opportunities of unemployed youth belonging to minority communities by providing free vocational skill training in collaboration with reputed government and government-supported training institutions.

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive free training, study materials, tool kits, hostel facilities (where available), and a monthly stipend of ₹1,500 if hostel accommodation is not provided. After successfully completing the training, candidates are awarded a training certificate and are assisted in securing employment or starting their own businesses.

To further promote entrepreneurship, trained beneficiaries can also apply for financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Rozgar Rin Yojana or the Term Loan Scheme, subject to the eligibility criteria of those schemes. By combining industry-oriented skill training with post-training employment and self-employment support, the scheme helps minority youth build sustainable livelihoods and become financially independent.

Scheme Benefits

Eligible beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Yojana receive the following benefits:

• Free vocational skill training in approved trades to improve employability and self-employment opportunities.
• Training is provided through recognised Government, Semi-Government and approved private training institutions.
• Free study materials are provided throughout the training programme.
• Beneficiaries also receive the necessary tool kits required for practical training.
• Residential hostel facilities are provided wherever available at the training institution.
• In cases where hostel facilities are not available, trainees receive a stipend of ₹1,500 per month to support their training expenses.
• A training completion certificate is issued after successfully completing the course, helping beneficiaries improve their employment prospects.
• The scheme helps beneficiaries obtain employment in various sectors based on the skills acquired during training.
• Beneficiaries who wish to start their own business after completing the training can apply for financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Rozgar Rin Yojana or the Term Loan Scheme of the Bihar State Minorities Financial Corporation.
• The scheme encourages sustainable livelihoods by combining skill development with access to self-employment finance.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must fulfil the following eligibility conditions to avail the benefits of the scheme:

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
• The applicant must belong to a notified minority community, namely Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi.
• Both male and female applicants are eligible to apply.
• The applicant must be between 18 and 45 years of age at the time of application.
• The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹4.50 lakh.
• The applicant must possess the minimum educational qualification, if prescribed for the selected training course.
• The applicant should be willing to complete the entire training programme in the allotted institution.
• Preference is given in accordance with the provisions of the scheme, and 30% seats are reserved for women, while 3% seats are reserved for persons with disabilities.
• If eligible candidates are not available under these categories, the vacant seats may be allotted to other eligible minority applicants.

Training Details

Under the Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Yojana, eligible beneficiaries receive vocational skill training through Government, Semi-Government and approved private training institutions selected by the Bihar State Minorities Financial Corporation. The training is designed to equip beneficiaries with practical skills that can help them secure employment or establish their own business.

The key training features under the scheme are as follows:

• Training is conducted through Government, Semi-Government and approved private training institutions empanelled under the scheme.
• The duration of training depends on the selected trade and may extend up to two years.
• Beneficiaries receive free study materials required for their course.
• Tool kits necessary for practical training are provided free of cost to trainees.
• Hostel facilities are provided wherever they are available at the training institution.
• If hostel facilities are not available, trainees receive a monthly stipend of ₹1,500 during the training period.
• After successfully completing the training programme, beneficiaries are awarded a training completion certificate by the concerned training institution.
• The acquired skills help beneficiaries pursue wage employment or establish self-employment ventures.

Training Institutes and Courses

Training under the Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Kaushal Vikas Yojana is provided through reputed government and government-supported training institutions. The courses offered may vary depending on the institution and training centre.

Financial Assistance

Under the Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Yojana, the Government of Bihar bears the cost of providing vocational skill training to eligible beneficiaries. Apart from free training, the scheme also provides financial support to trainees whenever required.

The financial assistance available under the scheme includes:

• No training fee is charged from selected beneficiaries.
• Trainees studying at institutions without hostel facilities receive a monthly stipend of ₹1,500 during the training period.
• After successfully completing the training, beneficiaries who wish to start their own business can apply separately for financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Rozgar Rin Yojana or the Term Loan Scheme of the Bihar
• State Minorities Financial Corporation, subject to the eligibility conditions of those schemes.

Note: The Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Yojana itself does not provide a business loan. It only links trained beneficiaries with the Corporation's loan schemes for self-employment after successful completion of training.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the prescribed application form along with self-attested copies of the following documents:

• Educational qualification certificate (where applicable).
• Income certificate.
• Aadhaar Card or any other valid identity proof.
• Bihar residence (domicile) certificate.
• Four recent passport-size photographs.
• Mobile Number
• Cancelled Cheque or the first page of the Bank Passbook showing the IFSC Code

Note: The District Minority Welfare Officer or the District Level Selection Committee may ask for additional documents during verification, if required.

Steps to Apply

According to the official advertisement, applications under the State Sponsored Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Kaushal Vikas Yojana
 were accepted offline and online.

Online:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Bihar State Minorities Financial Corporation (BSMFC).
• Step 2: On the homepage, click on the "Apply for Skill Training" option available on the right-hand side.

• Step 3: You will be redirected to the Application Form for Training under Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Yojana.

• Step 4: Fill in all the required personal, educational, and other relevant details carefully.
• Step 5: Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
• Step 6: Review the information entered in the application form and click on "Submit" to complete the online application process.
• Note: After successful submission, keep a copy or printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Offline:

• Step 1: Wait for the official advertisement issued by the Minority Welfare Department or the Bihar State Minorities Financial Corporation inviting applications for the training programme.
• Step 2: Obtain the prescribed application form from the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer (DMWO) or the District Welfare Officer (DWO) of your district.
• Step 3: Carefully fill in all the required details in the application form.
• Step 4: Attach self-attested copies of all the required documents along with the completed application form.
• Step 5: Submit the completed application form to the concerned District Minority Welfare Officer or District Welfare Officer within the prescribed deadline.
• Step 6: Keep the acknowledgement or receipt provided at the time of submission for future reference.

Application Verification and Selection Process

After the application submission period ends, the concerned authorities process the applications in the following manner:

• The District Minority Welfare Officer scrutinises all applications and verifies the eligibility and supporting documents submitted by the applicants.
• Eligible applications are placed before the District Level Selection Committee for consideration.
• The Committee prepares a merit list, giving priority to applicants with lower annual family income while ensuring that the prescribed educational qualification and age requirements for the selected trade are fulfilled.
• As per the scheme guidelines, 30% of the seats are reserved for women and 3% for persons with disabilities. If eligible candidates are not available under these categories, the vacant seats may be allotted to other eligible minority applicants.
• Selected applicants are informed by the concerned authorities and allotted to the designated training institution to begin their vocational training.

Training Completion and Post-Training Support

After completing the training programme, beneficiaries receive support to help them move towards employment or self-employment. The post-training process under the scheme is as follows:

• Beneficiaries who successfully complete the training are awarded a training completion certificate by the concerned training institution.
• The acquired vocational skills enable trainees to seek employment in industries, service sectors, or other establishments relevant to their chosen trade.
• Beneficiaries interested in becoming self-employed can apply separately for financial assistance under the
• Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Rozgar Rin Yojana or the Term Loan Scheme of the Bihar State Minorities Financial
• Corporation to establish their own business or enterprise.
• The availability and sanction of the loan are subject to the eligibility criteria and terms of the respective loan scheme.

Important Conditions

Applicants and beneficiaries should keep the following conditions in mind before applying for the Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Yojana:

• The applicant must satisfy all the eligibility conditions prescribed under the scheme before applying.
• Admission to a training course depends on the availability of seats and the applicant's selection by the District Level Selection Committee.
• Applicants must possess the minimum educational qualification required for the selected training trade, wherever applicable.
• Beneficiaries are expected to attend the training programme regularly and complete the course successfully to receive the training certificate.
• The monthly stipend of ₹1,500 is payable only when hostel facilities are not available at the training institution.
• Applying for the Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Rozgar Rin Yojana or the Term Loan Scheme after training is optional and requires a separate application under the respective scheme.
• Any false information or forged documents submitted during the application or verification process may result in rejection of the application or cancellation of the candidature.

Relevant Links

• Official Website of Bihar State Minorities Financial Corporation Limited (BSMFC)
• Official Website of Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar
• Guidelines of Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Kaushal Vikas Yojana
• Online Application Form of Mukhyamantri Shramshakti Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Contact Information

Bihar State Minorities Financial Corporation Limited (BSMFC)

• Office Address: Haj Bhawan, Patna, Bihar
• Phone: 06122204975
• Toll-Free Number: 18003456123
• Email: [email protected], [email protected]