NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today announced launch of Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana to scale up an ecosystem of entrepreneurship for youngsters.
“The scheme spans over five years (2016-17 to 2020-21) with a project cost of Rs 499.94 crore and will provide entrepreneurship education and training to over 7 lakh students in 5 years through 3,050 institutes,” an official statement said.
“It will also include easy access to information and mentor network, credit, incubator and accelerator and advocacy to create a pathway for the youth.”
Speaking on the occasion, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy said Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana has national and international best practices of learning in entrepreneurship education.
Besides, the minister said two institutions under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) dedicated to entrepreneur education and training — NIESBUD and IIE — have trained more than 7 lakh trainees including 2,600 persons from more than 125 countries in entrepreneurial skills till date. (AGENCIES)
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