Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana in Sambalpur, Odisha. The initiative was launched virtually across 9 cities, expanding its reach nationwide.
Dignitaries Present
- Key dignitaries present included Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; Shri Rahul Kapoor, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; Smt. Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, MSDE; and Dr. Tafheem Uddin Siddiqui, Director of Policy, Flipkart Group.
Objective
- Tailored for beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme, the project aims to nurture job providers nationwide.
- It aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of creating job providers rather than job seekers.
Training Program
- The project offers 22 weeks of comprehensive entrepreneurship training, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exposure.
- Training is conducted through offline, online, and hybrid modes, with certificates awarded upon completion.
Partnership with Flipkart
- The Government of India has partnered with Flipkart to skill street vendors and small shopkeepers.
- The pilot program will provide stipends and training to street vendors in 10 major cities.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who inaugurated the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana?
- A) Narendra Modi
- B) Dharmendra Pradhan
- C) Atul Kumar Tiwari
- D) Rahul Kapoor
- Answer: B) Dharmendra Pradhan
- How many cities were included in the virtual launch of the initiative?
- A) 5
- B) 7
- C) 9
- D) 11
- Answer: C) 9
- What is the main objective of Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana?
- A) Skill development for urban youth
- B) Job creation in rural areas
- C) Nurturing job providers nationwide
- D) Promoting foreign investment
- Answer: C) Nurturing job providers nationwide
- How long is the comprehensive entrepreneurship training offered under the project?
- A) 12 weeks
- B) 18 weeks
- C) 22 weeks
- D) 26 weeks
- Answer: C) 22 weeks
- With whom has the Government of India partnered for skilling street vendors and small shopkeepers?
- A) Amazon
- B) Walmart
- C) Flipkart
- D) Alibaba
- Answer: C) Flipkart