(a) the salient features of Jeevan Kaushal Programme along with the details of the
estimated amount and targets fixed under the programme;
(b) the number and names of the States where this scheme is likely to be implemented;
and
(c) the time by which this programme is likely to be started?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL ''NISHANK'')
(a): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has developed life skills (Jeevan Kaushal)
curriculum for undergraduate students at Universities and Colleges. This Curriculum
covers the courses on communication skills, professional skills, leadership & management
skills and universal human values. The life skills curriculum is available at
https://www.ugc.ac.in/e-book/SKILL%20ENG/mobile/index.html . The UGC has informed that the
total estimated amount towards curriculum development and skill training in Universities
and Colleges under the programme is Rs. 230.16 crores.
(b) & (c): The Jeevan Kaushal curriculum is suggestive in nature. Universities being
autonomous bodies, the Vice-Chancellors have been requested by the UGC to consider
the curriculum for introduction in their Universities and affiliated Colleges/institutions, at
under-graduate level.
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