Skill Up-Gradation with Job/Placement (SUJOP Scheme)
About this scheme
The "Skill Up-Gradation with Job/Placement (SUJOP) Scheme", launched on 27th October 2016 by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh, aims to provide employment opportunities, after skill training, to persons with disabilities (more than 40%), helpless or widowed women, former residents of Nari Seva Sadan and Bal-Balika Ashram, and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and minority communities through various industrial units.
Benefits
- Training fee of amount ₹5,000/- per month for courses ranging from 3 months to 2 years through authorized institutions.
- Living expenses of amount ₹5,000/- per month for residential and self-employed trainees.
- Monthly scholarship of amount ₹1,000/- for non-residential trainees during training.
- Monthly scholarship of amount ₹1,200/- for trainees with disabilities during training.
- After training, a 6-month scholarship of amount ₹1,500/- per month (₹1,800/- per month for trainees with disabilities).
- Authorized institutions provide employment opportunities for at least one year after completion of training.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 45 years of age.
- The applicant should have an annual family income of less than ₹2,00,000/-.
- The applicant should have more than 40% disability.
- The applicant should have the minimum educational qualification from a recognized board or university.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 1: Eligible candidates obtain and submit the application form with required documents to the Tehsil Welfare Officer, District Welfare Officer, or concerned office.
Step 2: The Director or authorized officer verifies the applications and selects candidates as per the prescribed rules.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card of the applicant
- Passport-size photograph
- Identity proof i.e. Voter ID Card, Driving License
- Residence Proof
- Proof of age
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Address proof
- Bank Passbook/Bank account details
- Any other documents as required
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the SUJOP Scheme?
It is a scheme to provide employment opportunities through training for disabled persons, helpless or widowed women, former residents of care institutions, and candidates from SC, OBC, and minority communities in Himachal Pradesh.
- Which department runs this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh.
- Who can apply under this scheme?
Residents of Himachal Pradesh who are disabled (40%+), helpless or widowed women, former residents of Nari Seva Sadan or Bal-Balika Ashram, or candidates belonging to SC, OBC, and minority communities.
- What is the age limit for applicants?
Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age.
- Is there an income limit for eligibility?
Yes, the annual family income must be less than ₹2,00,000/-.
- What educational qualification is required?
Applicants must have minimum educational qualifications from a recognized board or university, depending on the training course.
- What training courses are offered?
Vocational and skill development courses through authorized and selected institutions, ranging from 3 months to 2 years.
- Is financial support available for living expenses?
Yes, up to ₹5,000/- per month for residential or self-employed trainees.
- Is there a scholarship during training?
Yes, ₹1,000/- per month for non-residential trainees and ₹1,200/- per month for trainees with disabilities.
- Is there post-training financial support?
Yes, a 6-month scholarship of ₹1,500/- per month (₹1,800/- for trainees with disabilities) is provided.
- Is job placement guaranteed?
Authorized institutions ensure employment opportunities for at least one year in industrial units after training.
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