Parliament Question: Jan Shikshan Sansthan Scheme

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025 JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHAN SCHEME

102. SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to

state:

(a) the total number of beneficiaries covered under the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme since its inception;

(b) the outlay of the scheme during the last two financial years and utilisation, year wise;

(c) the details of the number of beneficiaries such as women, SC, ST and OBCs and whether any initiatives have been implemented to boost the number of such women beneficiaries under the scheme, if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has any plans to establish new JSS centres to cover all districts, with special emphasis on aspirational districts along with the average funding received by each JSS centre, if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the curriculum across JSS centres is standardized;

(f) the manner in which the JSS Scheme interacts with other initiatives of the Government; and

(g) the status of the JSS Scheme specifically in Maharashtra, such as the number of JSS centres, beneficiaries, etc.? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme, initially launched as Shramik Vidyapeeth (SVP) in 1967, aims to provide skill training in a non-formal mode at the doorsteps of the beneficiary through registered Societies (NGOs) with 100% grant from the Government of India. The objective of the scheme is to increase the household income by promoting self/wage employment through skill development training. The target beneficiaries of the scheme are non- literates, neo-literates and persons having rudimentary level of education, school dropouts up to class 12th in the age group of 15-45 years. Age relaxation is given to Divyangjan and other deserving cases, especially women. The priority groups are women, SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities in the rural areas and urban low-income areas.

Since 2018 to 31st October 2025, a total of 32,53,965 beneficiaries have been trained across the country under the JSS Scheme. The details of the same is provided at Annexure-I.(b) The outlay of the scheme during the last two financial years and utilization year wise is given at Annexure-II.

(c) Since 2018 to 31st October 2025, the number of women, SC, ST and OBCs beneficiaries trained under the JSS Scheme is given at Annexure-III.

Age relaxation is given to deserving cases, especially women. The priority groups are women, SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities in the rural areas and urban low-income areas. In line with the key objectives of the scheme, the majority of trained beneficiaries are women (approx. 83%).

(d) At present, there is no such proposal under consideration.

Under the Scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan, each JSS is given a one-time non-recurring grant of Rs. 20 lakhs at the time of establishment and annual recurring grants-in-aid of Rs. 50 lakhs in 4 equal instalments every year for operations of the training programme. This recurring Grants-in-aid is further bifurcated into three heads i.e. Programme Expenses Head (Rs. 24 lakhs), Emoluments Head (Rs. 20 lakhs) and Office Expenses Head (06 lakhs).

(e) The curriculum is selected based on the local market demand and beneficiaries’ requirements assessed through door-to-door surveys. To maintain uniformity and skill standards, all the courses are aligned with NSQF standards.

(f) The Ministry is undertaking several measures to strengthen the ecosystem through convergence with the key schemes and initiatives of the Central and State Governments. The focus is to enhance livelihood opportunities, promote entrepreneurship and align skilling initiatives with national priorities such as Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, One District One Product

(ODOP) and others. Details of the various convergences of the JSS scheme with other schemes of Government are at Annexure IV.

(g) A total of 21 JSS centres are operational in the state of Maharashtra in current FY 2025-

26. The details of JSS centres operational in Maharashtra in the current Financial Year under the JSS Scheme is given at Annexure-V.

From FY 2018-19 to 31st October 2025, a total of 2,63,937 beneficiaries have been trained under the JSS scheme in Maharashtra. The trained beneficiaries consist of educationally disadvantaged and socio-economically backward groups in rural and urban slums. In line with the key objectives of the scheme, the majority of trained beneficiaries are women (82.59%). The details of the same is provided at Annexure-VI.Annexure-I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025 Beneficiaries trained and certified under JSS Scheme (From 2018 till 31st October 2025) Financial Year Trained 2018-19 1,67,283 2019-20 4,15,332 2020-21 3,59,796 2021-22 4,61,996 2022-23 7,26,284 2023-24 5,07,337 2024-25 5,00,490 2025-26 1,15,447 Total 32,53,965Annexure-II ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025 Outlay of the scheme during the last two financial years and utilization year wise Budget allocated Actual Utilisation Financial Year (in Crores) (in Crores) 2023-24 163.33 157.25 2024-25 235.1 144.47Annexure-III ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025 Number of women, SC, ST and OBCs trained under the JSS Scheme Financial Year Female SC ST OBC 2018-19 148235 44289 20585 57063 2019-20 354135 111816 54732 143965 2020-21 297899 101432 46416 123313 2021-22 385242 122294 61265 163429 2022-23 574811 179996 103760 260773 2023-24 403035 121946 73916 185565 2024-25 429558 103124 58695 228435 2025-26 105208 23128 11647 55384 Grand Total 26,98,123 8,08,025 4,31,016 12,17,927Annexure – IV ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (f) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

The convergence initiatives under the JSS Scheme are detailed as under:

1. Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) (Ministry of Tribal Affairs) The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan envisions the comprehensive development of tribal areas and communities by addressing critical gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihoods through 25 interventions coordinated by 17 Ministries/Departments. A target of 1 lakh beneficiaries from tribal communities has been set for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29.

Under the DAJGUA, 30 Tribal Skilling Centres (TSCs) have been established in 30 tribal districts across 15 states in the country.

2. Convergence with Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) Scheme (Ministry of Education):

Under ULLAS scheme, JSSs are extending skill training to the beneficiaries under the literacy programme. • JSSs are actively coordinating with State Literacy Mission Authorities (SLMA) and District Literacy Mission Authorities (DLMA).

• ULLAS beneficiaries in the age group 15–45 years are being counselled and registered in JSSs. • As of date, 26 JSSs have trained 400 beneficiaries under this convergence.

3. PM Vishwakarma:

JSSs are identified as training centres under PM Vishwakarma for artisans and craftsmen. Till October, 2025, 118 JSSs have conducted training and assessment for 26,201 artisans in 18 trades across 23 States.

4. PM JANMAN:

Under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs’ PM JANMAN scheme, JSSs serve as mentoring agencies in collaboration with NIESBUD. • The focus is on skilling, vocational training, entrepreneurship development, and capacity building for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).

• So far, 1,774 beneficiaries have completed Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme

(EAP) training, and 1,738 beneficiaries have completed Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training.

5. Skill Hub Initiative (PMKVY 3.0):

Implemented through NSDC with support from State Education Departments/Agencies, this initiative establishes JSSs as Skill Hub Centres. • A total training target of 34,560 beneficiaries (@120 per JSS) was allocated to 288 JSSs.

• Training of 12,971 beneficiaries has been successfully completed by 217 JSSs.

6. NAVYA Initiative:

Launched in June 2025 as a joint initiative of MSDE and the Ministry of Women & Child Development, NAVYA focuses on skilling adolescent girls (16-18 years) in aspirational districts.

15 JSSs have been shortlisted for this initiative. Training has commenced in 2 JSSs.Annexure – V ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (g) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025 List of JSS Operational in Maharashtra in CFY 2025-26 S.No. State Name of JSS 1 JSS Ahmednagar 2 JSS Akola 3 JSS Aurangabad(MS) 4 JSS Beed 5 JSS Buldana 6 JSS Chandrapur-I (VGVSM) 7 JSS Chandrapur-II (VBS) 8 JSS Dharavi Mumbai 9 JSS Dhule 10 JSS Gadchiroli 11 Maharashtra JSS Gondia 12 JSS Jalgaon 13 JSS Latur 14 JSS Nandurbar II 15 JSS Nandurbar-I 16 JSS Nashik 17 JSS Pune 18 JSS Raigad 19 JSS Ratnagiri 20 JSS Sindhudurg 21 JSS Worli MumbaiAnnexure-VI ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (g) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

Table: Number of Beneficiaries trained in the state of Maharashtra (Gender wise) Total beneficiaries Financial Year Male Female Transgender trained 2018-19 16,051 2,060 13,975 16 2019-20 38,023 4,927 33,068 28 2020-21 35,102 7,437 27,658 7 2021-22 38,479 7,284 31,125 70 2022-23 52,934 10,641 42,284 9 2023-24 37,273 7,584 29,677 12 2024-25 36,861 4,822 32,038 1 2025-26 9,214 1,051 8,163 0 Grand Total 2,63,937 45,806 2,17,988 143 *****