This document summarizes the Himayat scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, which provides vocational training and job placement assistance to unemployed youth. The objectives are to equip youth with marketable skills and help them secure employment. It discusses the multi-stage process involving pre-training, training, pre-placement counseling, placement, and post-placement support. Various fields of employment like hospitality, IT, and automotive are covered. Current achievements include training over 10,000 youth out of a target of 55,890, with a 63.3% placement rate. The program has had positive impacts such as financial benefits, social gains, and personal growth for participants.

1. Prof. Jaya Indiresan
CAP Foundation
jayaindiresan@gmail.com
Presented at:
The 10th International Conference
Organized by:
India Development Coalition of America
Venue:
Institute of Rural research and Development
Dates: January 10-11, 2014

2. What is Himayat?
 Special Scheme To Meet The Needs And
Aspirations Of The Youth of J&K
 Caters To All Youth From Low Income Families
 Youth Who Are School Dropouts
 Those With Educational Qualifications Up to
10+ 2 Level

3. Objectives of the Scheme
 Equip Youth With Marketable Skills
 Build Their Capacity To Secure Wage
Employment In Organized Sector
 The Major Shift of This Program Is:
“ Retention Based Implementation”

4. Current Achievements
 Target Of Youth To Be Trained: 55890
 Total Trained: 10638 (19%)
 Total Placed: 6731 (63.3%)

5. Good Practices
The Five Stages:
1. Pre Training
2. Training
3. Pre-Placement
4. Placement
5. Post- Placement

6. 1. Pre- Training
 Identification of Project Area
 Setting Up the Training Center
 Some Innovative Highlights
 Recruitment of Trainers and Facilitators
 Training of Trainers and Facilitators
 Mobilization of Trainees
 Selection of Trainees

7. 2. Training
 Induction
- Creating A Common Platform
- Ice-breaking Sessions
- Understanding Self
- Life Skill Modules

8. Fields of Employment
 Hospitality
 I.T. Enabled Services
 Customer Relation Services
 Health Related Services
 Repair and Maintenance
 Automobiles

9. Sample Employers
 Taj Vivanta,
Airtel
 Tata AIG
 Vishal Mega Mart
 Mc Donalds
 Pizza Hut
 Café Coffee Day
 Maruti Auto
 Hero Hondo Motors,
Reliance Communications

10. Classroom Training and Curriculum
 Different Types Of Courses-3/6/9 months
 Highly Interactive Methodology
 Using Models, Charts, Demonstrations
 Basic ICT Skills, Spoken English, Life Skills
 Lesson Plans & Course Plans Displayed
 Weekly Assessment Of Learning Levels
 Field Visits
 Extra Curricular Activities

11. 3. Pre-Placement Counseling
 Building Work Readiness
 Do’s And Don’t’s In Work Place
 Work Ethics
 Dress Code
 Mock Interview
 Preparing CVs
 On The Job Training
 Job Survey By Students

12. 4. Placement
 Close Collaboration With Employers
 Campus Interviews
 Satisfied Employers
 OJT Helps In Placement
 Informing Parents About Placement
 Informed About Entitlements
 Himayat Helpline

13. 5. Post Placement
 Hand Holding After Placement
 Multiple Job Offers
 Post Placement Support
 MIS Based Monitoring
 Incentives For Retention

14. Impact of the Programme (1)
1. Financial
- Assured Income Rs. 6000- Rs.15,000 P.M.
- Cleared Debts, Saved Money
- Educated Siblings
- Built Assets
2. Social
- Gained Respect
- Interpersonal Skills
Improved

15. Impact of Programme (2)

3. Personal
- Gained Confidence
- Feel Empowered
- Imbibed Greater Discipline
- Can Plan Ahead & Take Decisions
 4. Parental Satisfaction & Pride
 5. Community Is Aware of Opportunities and
Greater Hope For The Future
 6. Corporates Become Sensitive To The Needs
Of The Community

16. Thank You