Setting Up of Skill Hubs In Tribal Areas

Key Highlights:

• The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) through TRIFED to promote tribal livelihood and entrepreneurship.
• TRIFED has sanctioned 4172 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs), benefiting over 12.48 lakh tribal members nationwide.
• Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) and Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyaan (PM-JANMAN) are flagship missions for holistic tribal development.
• MSDE implements a project to establish Skill Labs in 400 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) and 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs).
• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 provides skill development training in aspirational districts, including Dahod.
• Skill Hubs are an initiative by MSDE to leverage existing educational infrastructure for PMKVY training.

Detailed Insights:

• PMJVM facilitates value addition, branding, and marketing of Minor Forest Produces and local agricultural goods for tribal populations.
• In Dahod-Gujarat, 20 VDVKs have been sanctioned, covering 5,900 beneficiaries.
• DAJGUA aims for comprehensive development of tribal areas through 25 interventions coordinated by 17 Ministries/Departments.
• Under DAJGUA, 30 Tribal Skilling Centres (TSCs) have been established in 30 tribal districts across 15 states.
• The MSDE project for Skill Labs is funded by the National Skill Development Fund (NSDF) to strengthen vocational education in schools.
• This project established 1,200 vocational skill labs aligned with the CBSE curriculum and trained 1,200 skill teachers.
• EMRSs provide quality residential education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, particularly in remote and tribal areas.
• PMKVY 4.0 offers Short-Term Training (STT) and up-skilling/re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• In Dahod Lok Sabha Constituency, 2351 candidates were trained/oriented under PMKVY 4.0 till 30.06.2026.
• PMKVY 4.0 is a demand-driven scheme, with training centres accredited based on skill gap analysis and local requirements.
• Six Training Centres in Dahod district impart project-based skill training in various vocational job roles, including Kisan Drone Operator and traditional tribal skills.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM): MoTA scheme promoting tribal livelihood, entrepreneurship, and value addition of Minor Forest Produce.
• Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK): Centres under PMJVM for value addition, branding, and marketing of Minor Forest Produce.
• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): Flagship scheme of MSDE for imparting skill training to Indian youth.
• Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs): Residential schools providing quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) children in tribal areas.
• Minor Forest Produce (MFP): Non-timber forest products collected by tribal communities for livelihood and sustenance.