SANKALP PROGRAMME (Syllabus: GS Paper 3 - Economy)

Context: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Generation India Foundation (GIF) and Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India) is providing ‘cloud’ skills training to 1,500 learners and connecting them to employment opportunities, under project AMBER. 

• The initiative has been undertaken under the SANKALP programme of MSDE with a focus on women to improve gender diversification in the tech industry and underprivileged groups.

SANKALP programme

• About: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Sankalp programme in 2018, in alignment with the overall objectives of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM). Here are its key initiatives.

• It is a World Bank loan assisted project and aligned with the overall objectives of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM). 

• Objectives: The project focuses on transforming the overall skilling ecosystem of India, covering both central and state-level agencies for improved outcomes. SANKALP has three result areas namely:

• Institutional Strengthening at National, State and District level;

• Quality Assurance of skill development programmes; and 

• Inclusion of marginalized population in skill development programmes.

• Eligibility:

• The Sankalp scheme is exclusively available to Indian citizens, and candidates must be at least 18 years old to begin vocational training.
• To grasp the training program, candidates must have a basic education. 
• The program is also open to those from scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and people with impairments. 

• Women, like males, are eligible to participate in the scheme and get vocational training.