Question : VOUCHER BASED SCHEMES FOR DEPRIVED SECTIONS



(a) whether a new voucher based scheme providing free skill training to those from socially and economically deprived sections of the society has been finalised as reported in the Hindustan Times dated July 21, 2007;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the manner in which the State Government and private player are likely to be involved in this scheme; and

(d) the time by which this scheme is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING (SHRI M.V. RAJASEKHARAN)

(a) : No such scheme has been approved by the Government.

(b) to (d) : Do not arise.