The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. to offer industry-oriented technical training to youth. The initiative will be implemented across 15 MSME Technology Centres nationwide, targeting 1,600 trainees in its first year.
Under the agreement, state-of-the-art facilities at the identified technology centres will deliver training aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework. Courses will focus on electronics, mobile phones, home appliances, installation, servicing, and repair. Samsung will provide specialized training, train instructors, and offer continuous technical support.
Participants will receive hands-on practical training, career counselling, placement assistance, and industry exposure. Successful trainees will get a three-month internship with a monthly stipend of ₹12,000 transferred directly to their bank accounts. The program also offers scholarships for eligible women and Divyangjan trainees, alongside merit-based rewards.
What it means
- Successful trainees will receive a three-month internship along with a stipend of ₹12,000 per month paid through Direct Benefit Transfer.
- The program will train 1,600 youth in the first year across 15 MSME Technology Centres, expanding in subsequent years.
- Scholarships will be available for eligible women and Divyangjan candidates, in addition to merit-based rewards.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Samsung India Partner to Strengthen Skill Development and Youth Employability”. Read the original release.
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