Forging a New Future for the Youth of J&KThe Himayat Initiative
Prof. Jaya Indiresan
Presented at:
The 10th International ConferenceOrganized by:
India Development Coalition of AmericaVenue:
Institute of Rural research and Development
Dates: January 10-11, 2014
What is Himayat?
Special Scheme To Meet The Needs And Aspirations Of The Youth of J&K
Caters To All Youth From Low Income Families
Youth Who Are School Dropouts
Those With Educational Qualifications Up to
10+ 2 Level
Objectives of the Scheme
Equip Youth With Marketable SkillsBuild Their Capacity To Secure Wage
Employment In Organized Sector
The Major Shift of This Program Is:
“ Retention Based Implementation”
Current Achievements
Target Of Youth To Be Trained: 55890
Total Trained: 10638 (19%)
Total Placed: 6731 (63.3%)
Good Practices The Five Stages:
1. Pre Training
2. Training
3. Pre-Placement
4. Placement
5. Post- Placement
1. Pre- Training
Identification of Project Area
Setting Up the Training Center
Some Innovative Highlights
Recruitment of Trainers and Facilitators
Training of Trainers and Facilitators
Mobilization of Trainees
Selection of Trainees
2. Training
Induction
- Creating A Common Platform
- Ice-breaking Sessions
- Understanding Self
- Life Skill Modules
Fields of EmploymentHospitalityI.T. Enabled ServicesCustomer Relation ServicesHealth Related ServicesRepair and MaintenanceAutomobiles
Sample EmployersTaj Vivanta, AirtelTata AIGVishal Mega MartMc DonaldsPizza HutCafé Coffee DayMaruti AutoHero Hondo Motors, Reliance Communications
Classroom Training and CurriculumDifferent Types Of Courses-3/6/9 monthsHighly Interactive MethodologyUsing Models, Charts, DemonstrationsBasic ICT Skills, Spoken English, Life SkillsLesson Plans & Course Plans DisplayedWeekly Assessment Of Learning LevelsField VisitsExtra Curricular Activities
3. Pre-Placement Counseling
Building Work ReadinessDo’s And Don’t’s In Work PlaceWork EthicsDress CodeMock InterviewPreparing CVsOn The Job TrainingJob Survey By Students
4. PlacementClose Collaboration With EmployersCampus InterviewsSatisfied EmployersOJT Helps In PlacementInforming Parents About PlacementInformed About EntitlementsHimayat Helpline
5. Post Placement
Hand Holding After Placement
Multiple Job Offers
Post Placement Support
MIS Based Monitoring
Incentives For Retention
Impact of the Programme (1)
1. Financial
- Assured Income Rs. 6000- Rs.15,000 P.M.
- Cleared Debts, Saved Money
- Educated Siblings
- Built Assets
2. Social
- Gained Respect
- Interpersonal Skills
Improved
Impact of Programme (2) 3. Personal
- Gained Confidence
- Feel Empowered
- Imbibed Greater Discipline
- Can Plan Ahead & Take Decisions 4. Parental Satisfaction & Pride 5. Community Is Aware of Opportunities and
Greater Hope For The Future 6. Corporates Become Sensitive To The
Needs Of The Community
Thank You