The Ministry of Minority Affairs implemented the ‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ scheme (SAK) for the benefit of six (6) notified minority communities.
This scheme targeted to upgrade the skills of minority youth (14-45 years) in various modern/ traditional skills depending upon their qualification, prevailing economic trends, and market potential, which could earn them suitable employment or make them suitably skilled to take up self-employment. 33% of the total allocation was also earmarked for female beneficiaries.
The scheme was implemented by the Ministry through impaneled Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs).
The scheme ensures 75% placement, out of which 50% should be in the organized sector.
As per scheme guidelines, the implementing organizations will be required to establish linkages with placement services.
For the candidates interested in self-employment after availing the training, the organization shall arrange easy microfinance/ loans for them through financial institutions, National Minority Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC), banks, etc.
Post-placement support of Rs. 2000/- per month is provided to placed trainees for two months as placement assistance.
