(a) whether an Expert Group on Employment in Jammu and Kashmir headed
by C. Rangarajan has submitted its report;
(b) if so, the details of the recommendations made thereunder; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to implement the recommendation of the said expert group?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. The Expert Group recommended three schemes to enhance employment opportunities
in the State of J&K:
i) Skill Empowerment and Employment Scheme for J&K (SEE J&K) – To provide placement linked, market driven
skill training to 1,00, 000 youth in 5 years regardless of their educational qualification.
ii) Special Industry initiative for J&K(SII J&K) – To run special training programs to enhance
employability for 8000 students per annum over 5 years period. It targets the youth who are
educated but do not have marketable skills. It includes graduates, postgraduates and youth
with professional degrees.
iii) Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K (SSS J&K) – To provide 5000 fresh scholarships every year
over the next five years to encourage the youth of J&K to pursue higher studies outside the State
of J&K.
Government has approved these schemes and necessary action has been taken for their implementation.