Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana for Entrepreneurship Development

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana for Entrepreneurship Development

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):

  1. Who inaugurated the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana?
    • A) Narendra Modi
    • B) Dharmendra Pradhan
    • C) Atul Kumar Tiwari
    • D) Rahul Kapoor
    • Answer: B) Dharmendra Pradhan
  2. How many cities were included in the virtual launch of the initiative?
    • A) 5
    • B) 7
    • C) 9
    • D) 11
    • Answer: C) 9
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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