Delhi government approved the Chief
Minister's Skill Development Scheme
¨ The ‘Chief Minister Skill
Development Scheme’ has been approved by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
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The decision was cleared
during a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister.
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The scheme is intended to
support artisans linked with khadi, handloom, cottage industries and the
unorganised sector.
¨ Its implementation will
be carried out through the Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board (DKVIB).
¨ During 2025–26, training
will be provided to 3,728 beneficiaries with ₹8.95 crore sanctioned for the
first phase.
¨ The initial phase will
primarily focus on nearly 18,000 tailors registered on the e-Shram portal.
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Eligibility requires
applicants to be at least 18 years old, with only one member per family allowed
under the scheme.
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Government employees and
their family members have been kept ineligible, and Aadhaar verification will
be mandatory.
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Each beneficiary will
undergo 12 days (96 hours) of structured training including a two-day
Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP).
¨ Upon completion, each beneficiary will receive a stipend of Rs 4,800 (Rs 400 per day), plus Rs 100 per day for food.
¨ A key feature of the scheme is digital onboarding, under which each artisan gets an e-catalogue with their profile, photos and product details uploaded to the ONDC platform to provide nationwide and global visibility.