Uttar Pradesh Government on February 18, 2020 introduced two new employment schemes in its annual budget 2020-21.
State Finance Minister Suresh Khanna introduced two new employment and self-employment schemes for the youth – the Chief Minister Apprenticeship Promotion (CMAP) scheme and the Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan (YUVA).
Chief Minister Apprenticeship Promotion (CMAP) scheme
- Under CMAP, youths would be imparted on-job training in MSME units and be linked with employment for definite periods.
- Not only will the youths be imparted training but also given a monthly stipend, out of which ₹1,500 will be borne by the Centre and ₹1,000 by the State government and the remaining by the concerning industry.
- A budget of ₹100 crore was allocated to the scheme.
Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan (YUVA)
- Through YUVA, employment would be provided to lakhs of trained youths and YUVA Hubs will be set up in every district to assist them in project conception and operation of unit while providing them financial help for one year
- This scheme will take over 1 lakh youths towards “self-reliance”, said Mr. Khanna.
