From the year 2009-10, a new scheme namely “Financial Assistance for training to Scheduled Caste candidates in un-organized sector through private institutions” has been launched to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Castes in unorganized sector, under which Scheduled Castes persons whose family income does not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakhs p.a. will be given short-term training in Computer, food processing, carpentry, dress making, Hair styling & beautician, plastic processing, automobile repair, electrician, plumbing etc. During the training, stipend will also be given to the trainees.
