Lucknow, 07 August (HS). The Yogi government is showing the path of future to the students of backward classes in the state by providing them employment-oriented training. In this sequence, the government has started the online application process for the unemployed youth of backward classes in the financial year 2024-25 under the 'O' Level and Triple C Computer Training Scheme. This information was given by the State Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes Welfare and Disabled Empowerment, Narendra Kashyap.
Narendra Kashyap said that the objective of this scheme is to provide better employment opportunities to educated unemployed youth of economically weaker backward class by providing them technical education.
As per the eligibility criteria of the scheme, the candidate must have passed intermediate and the annual income of his/her parents/guardians should not exceed Rs 1 lakh. The training will be provided by institutes recognized by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT).
State Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes Welfare and Empowerment of Disabled Persons, Narendra Kashyap informed that interested candidates can apply online on the computer training portal https://obccomputertraining.upsdc.gov.in by visiting the website of Backward Classes Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh https://backwardwelfareup.gov.in till 12 August 2024. It is mandatory to upload educational and other required documents along with the application and the hard copy has to be submitted in the office of the concerned District Backward Classes Welfare Officer. Earlier the last date for application was 5 August 2024, which has been extended to 12 August 2024 in view of the interests of the students. After the selection of the trainees, their training will start from 27 August 2024.
Director Backward Classes Welfare Dr. Vandana Verma said that the revised timetable is available on the website of the Backward Classes Welfare Department and the Computer Training Portal. With this initiative of the government, the youth of the backward classes of the state will get an opportunity to become proficient in technical education and become self-reliant. It is noteworthy that the Yogi government runs many types of schemes keeping in mind the interests of the backward classes of the state. In this, they are given financial assistance as well as training for the preparation of competitive examinations. Also, many training schemes and programs are available for the students of backward classes, which help them in skill development and employment opportunities.