The centre has started an ambitious programme for giving training and placement to over one lakh youth from poor families in Jammu and Kashmir.The Programme 'Himayat' will be implemented in the five years. Speaking to media in New Delhi, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said that cabinet has already approved 235 crore rupees for this programme.He said priority will be given to youth who are school and college drop outs and the training will be provided at each of the block headquarters.Ramesh said about 23,000 rupees per person will be spent on the training. Details of all the youth selected, trained and placed will be available on the Ministry's website.
News On AIR | August 22, 2011 8:42 PM
Centre begins programme for training, placement of over one lakh youth from J&K