Government has said that more than four lakh Jobs will be generated under Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) during 2016-17. Minister of Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises Mr Kalraj Mishra informed,that a sum of Rs 1,139 crore will be utilized during the next financial year under PMEGP to assist 55 thousand projects with Margin Money. Briefing about the roadmap and budget allocation in New Delhi yesterday, the Minister said, this will generate employment for more than four lakh 25 thousand persons. <br/><br/>The Minister said, Khadi production is expected to reach Rs 1300 crore during this fiscal year, generating employment for more than 19 lakh persons. Mr Mishra said, Rs 341 crore has been earmarked for Khadi and Village Industries Commission. <br/><br/>He also said that to promote entrepreneurship skills among the next generation, his Ministry has proposed to give Entrepreneurship Education and Training through Massive Open Online Courses. This Training will be provided in 2,200 colleges, 300 schools, 500 Government and 50 Vocational Training Centres .
News On AIR | March 9, 2016 8:18 AM
PM's Employment Generation Programme aims to create over 4 lakh jobs in 2016-17