About the Scheme

• Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn) is a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs since 2013-14 and is aimed at skill development of minorities. 
• The scheme entails upgrading the skills of minority youth in various modern/traditional skills depending upon their qualification, present economic trends and market potential, which can earn them suitable employment or equip them with skills to opt for self-employment.

Objectives

• The scheme aims to:
  • To bring down the unemployment rate of minorities; 
  • To conserve and update traditional skills of minorities and establish their linkages with the market;
  • To improve employability of existing workers, school dropouts etc. and ensure their placement;
  • To generate means of better livelihood for marginalized minorities and bring them into the mainstream;
  • To enable minorities to avail opportunities in the growing market;
  • To develop potential human resources for the country.

Why in News?

• The Ministry of Minority Affairs has informed Parliament that in the last 7 years around 4 lakh persons have been benefited under the ‘Seekho aur Kamao’ scheme. 

Reference:

1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744062