Jharkhand’s Mukhyamantri Saarthi Yojana is rapidly reshaping the state’s workforce, equipping young citizens with the skills needed for emerging industries. Government-run skill centres have become the backbone of this initiative, providing advanced training and direct linkages to high-demand employment opportunities.
At the Deendayal Upadhyay Skill Centre in Kanke, nearly 900 trainees are enrolled in futuristic courses, including drone technology, electric vehicle (EV) assembly, and automobile servicing. The training combines focused classroom instruction with intensive hands-on sessions, ensuring that students gain practical expertise alongside theoretical knowledge.
Drone Technology and Electric Mobility Training
In the centre’s drone lab, trainees learn everything from component assembly to precision flying. With drones finding applications across agriculture, security, disaster management, and logistics, this programme is positioning students to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in this sector.
Drone Service Technician trainee Ritu Kumari said, “We are taught in complete detail how to fly a drone and how everything works. There are proper arrangements for accommodation, food, and other necessities here, so we never face any inconvenience.”
The centre also operates a comprehensive automobile and electric mobility unit, where students gain practical skills in four-wheeler servicing and EV assembly, including building e-rickshaws.
Automobile trainee Aniruddh Kumar shared, “I am doing a course in automotive because I am interested in four-wheelers, which is why I took admission in this sector. I am studying hard for placement and to make my future bright.”
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Healthcare Training for Rising Demand
Another key arm of the centre is its healthcare wing, where trainees undergo four to five months of practical lessons in first aid, patient care, and general healthcare assistance. The programme is designed to meet the increasing demand for skilled support staff in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
General Duty Assistant trainee Nehal Ansari highlighted the centre’s impact: “If this centre didn’t exist, it would have been very difficult for people like us. We wouldn’t have had access to such facilities, and we wouldn’t even know where we would be. This place is like our second home.”
Inclusive Support for Trainees
The Mukhyamantri Saarthi Yojana goes beyond training, offering free hostel facilities, meals, and an unemployment allowance for trainees awaiting placement. Such measures ensure equitable access and create a supportive environment for young learners from diverse backgrounds.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren emphasized the importance of skill training, saying: “In the times to come, if you have skills, you will never have to go hungry.”
Through initiatives like the Mukhyamantri Saarthi Yojana, Jharkhand is building a future-ready workforce, equipping youth with industry-relevant skills that align with India’s growing technological and healthcare sectors.
