Rural Employment and Skill Development Scheme
“Creating employment opportunities, developing skills and empowering rural communities.”
The Indian Council of Science and Research is implementing the Rural Employment and Skill Development Scheme with the aim of promoting employment opportunities in rural areas, providing skill training to youth and women, and supporting individuals interested in self-employment.
Empowering Rural Communities Through Knowledge & Skills
The Indian Council of Science and Research is implementing the Rural Employment and Skill Development Scheme with the aim of boosting employment opportunities in rural areas, providing skill training to youth and women, and offering guidance and support for self-employment.
Skill Development
Practical hands-on vocational modules aligned with local village and semi-urban requirements.
Employment Guidance
Counseling on job search preparation, digital literacy, and private sector employment avenues.
Women Empowerment
Specialized programs for women self-help groups in tailoring, handicrafts, food craft, and small trade.
Entrepreneurship Support
Guidance on preparing project reports, identifying business demands, and enterprise setup basics.
Rural Development
Promoting livelihood based on local resources to foster prosperity and curb forced distress migration.
Core Scheme Objectives
Structured initiatives targeting socio-economic self-reliance across rural and grassroots regions.
Boost Employment Opportunities
Expand employment awareness and vocational avenues directly within rural areas and villages.
Skill Training for Unemployed Youth
Equip rural job-seekers with industry-relevant technical and trade capabilities.
Economic Self-Reliance for Women
Support rural women and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) through home-based cottage industry skills.
Guidance for Self-Employment
Provide step-by-step mentoring on project reports, banking awareness, and business ideas.
Promote Local Resource-Based Trades
Harness local agro-produce, dairy, artisanal crafts, and rural raw materials sustainably.
Digital & Technical Empowerment
Impart essential computer usage, online service skills, and digital payment literacy.
Reduce Rural-to-Urban Migration
Create viable local livelihoods so youth can prosper without leaving their home villages.
Disseminate Scheme Information
Educate rural families about available welfare initiatives, banking facilities, and training programs.
Employment & Skill Training
Under the scheme, various types of training and employment-oriented programs may be conducted based on local requirements.
Self-Employment Support
Efforts will be made to assist interested individuals in rural areas with starting a business by providing information on business selection, training, project reports, available government schemes, general guidance regarding banks/financial institutions, and details on enterprise establishment.
Business Selection
Assisting applicants in assessing local consumer demand and viable village enterprise concepts.
Skill Training
Practical technical capability enhancement to run service, manufacturing, or trade units.
Project Report Guidance
Guidance on estimating capital requirements, operating costs, and basic DPR structuring.
Government Scheme Info
Educational information on national and state promotion programs for rural micro-units.
Bank Guidance
General financial literacy regarding loan formalities, documentation, and credit awareness.
Enterprise Setup
Step-by-step guidance on workplace setup, machinery procurement, and basic compliance.
Digital Marketing
Using smartphones, social media, and digital channels to attract customers locally.
Market Linkage
Connecting rural craft and product makers with district exhibitions, traders, and markets.
Women's Empowerment & Livelihood
Special emphasis can be placed on providing training and guidance to women and self-help groups regarding skill development, cottage industries, small enterprises, product manufacturing, packaging, digital marketing, and market linkages.
Self-Reliant Rural Women
From garment tailoring and boutique stitching to organic pickle making and handicrafts, rural women are taking leadership in family prosperity.
Youth Employment & Career Preparation
Rural youth will be provided with information on employment preparation, skill training, digital skills, private sector job opportunities, and self-employment options.
Employment Preparation
Resume orientation, interview readiness, and professional workplace communication.
Skill Training
Mobile repairing, electrical wiring, computer data entry, and modern technical trades.
Digital Skills
E-governance portal navigation, office spreadsheets, internet communication, and cyber safety.
Private Sector Opportunities
Information about entry-level openings in regional retail, warehousing, logistics, and facilities.
Entrepreneurship
Turn technical capabilities into an independent repair store or rural service point.
Self Employment Options
Mentorship on accessing village customer bases with dependable technical support.
How It Works
A transparent pathway designed for rural applicants to register and access vocational guidance.
Register
Complete the simple 8-step registration form with your education, skills, and interests.
Profile Review
Coordination team reviews your application and assigns your official Application Number.
Training Guidance
Receive counseling on suitable vocational training cohorts and micro-enterprise options.
Skill Journey
Participate in practical modules to embark on employment or self-employment.
Latest Opportunities
Village Agri-Produce & Dairy Value Addition Workshop
Guidance on establishing local dairy units, honey processing, organic fertilizer packaging, and direct market linkage.
Solar Pump & Rural Electrical Assistant Orientation
Technical guidance and field training on agricultural solar pump upkeep, safety practices, and basic maintenance of rural electrification setups.
Women Self-Help Group (SHG) Tailoring & Craft Collective
Skill enhancement program for women in garment crafting, uniform stitching, cloth bag fabrication, and collective market sales linkage.
Rural Digital Literacy Facilitator Cohort
Orientation program for youth to assist local village communities with digital education, e-governance service navigation, and digital financial literacy.
Latest Notices
Beneficiary Registration Window Open for Rural Employment & Skill Development Scheme
Online registrations are now invited from rural youth, women, and self-employment aspirants across participating districts. Applicants can register through the online portal and download their acknowledgement slip.
Guidelines for Skill Development and Self-Employment Mentorship Batches
Trainees are advised to ensure correct submission of educational qualifications and valid mobile numbers during registration. Training batches and orientation schedules will be published district-wise.
Public Clarification on External Schemes and Independent Guidance Activities
The Indian Council of Science and Research (ICSR) clarifies that portal registrations are for internal training, guidance, and community orientation. The council does not charge illegal fees, nor does it guarantee government appointments or unconditional loan sanctioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Build Your Skills and Explore New Opportunities?
Register your interest in rural employment, skill development and self-employment opportunities.