Schemes initiated by the government to maintain the environment of Self Employment are –
1. Rural Youth Training Scheme –
The government has started a training program to stop the migration of youth to the cities and to preserve handicrafts. A stipend of 3000 is given in the duration of the vocational training for food and lodging and a “tool kit” is provided after training so that they can do their own business.
2. IRDP (Integrated Rural Development Program) –
In March 1976, in order to raise the standard of rural families living under the poverty line, provision was made under this to provide training and financial assistance. This is the country’s most extensively operated scheme.
3. Mahatma Gandhi Employment Scheme –
This is a scheme to provide employment to at least one member of every rural family. It was initiated in 1989.
4. Desert Development Planning –
To increase the fertility of the land, this scheme was started.
