PM Modi Unveils Rs 62,000 Crore Initiatives in Bihar for Youth Empowerment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil a slew of initiatives in Bihar, focusing on education, skill development, and entrepreneurship. The schemes, worth over Rs 62,000 crores, aim to empower the youth and provide them with opportunities for growth.
PM Modi will launch the revamped Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana, benefiting nearly 5 lakh graduates annually with a monthly allowance and free skill training. Additionally, he will inaugurate the Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University to provide industry-oriented courses and vocational education.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, an investment of Rs 60,000 crores will be made to upgrade 1,000 government ITIs across India. These institutions will offer hands-on training in 12 high-demand sectors, equipping students with industry-relevant skills.
The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for new academic and research facilities in four universities of Bihar under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA). Furthermore, he will inaugurate 1,200 vocational skill labs in 400 Navodaya Vidyalayas and 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across 34 states and Union territories.
In another significant move, PM Modi will dedicate the Bihta campus of NIT Patna to the nation. The campus, with a capacity to host 6,500 students, boasts advanced facilities. Moreover, the redesigned Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme will offer completely interest-free education loans of up to Rs 4 lakhs for higher education.
The Prime Minister's visit to Bihar is expected to bring transformative changes in the education and skill development sectors. The schemes launched and inaugurated aim to provide the youth with enhanced learning opportunities, skill training, and financial assistance for higher education, thereby empowering them to contribute to the nation's growth.
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