Govt to contribute 75 per cent of the stipend to student-trainees

Speaking at an interaction organised by FICCI, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh, informed that the Government of Madhya Pradesh’s ‘Mukhya Mantri Seekho Kamao Yojana (MMSKY)’ is a win-win for both job seekers and the industry.

The Government of Madhya Pradesh, in a significant move towards skilling India’s youth and fostering economic Growth, has launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Seekho Kamao Yojana (MMSKY)’ to create jobs and address the skills gap industries face.

The Global Skills Park, situated in the heart of Bhopal, will initially comprise academic buildings and centres of excellence dedicated to nine different trades. These centres will play a pivotal role in equipping the youth with employable skills and competencies to meet the growing demands of the dynamic global and local industries. The first year alone will see 6,000 students graduate, Minister Scindia added.

The scheme, designed to facilitate on-the-job training, aims to empower young individuals by providing them with more than 750 courses spanning sectors from manufacturing to retail. The primary objective is to prepare the youth for better job opportunities through training, backed by government-supported stipends, making it the most generous state-led initiative of its kind.