Archive · 20 Jul 2025
UP Govt. Launches Skill Training Program to Fight Poverty
The Uttar Pradesh government is starting a new program to help families who don't have much money.
The government will teach people new job skills, like how to clean offices or work in hotels.
They will also help them find jobs at big companies like the Taj Hotel or SBI.
The goal is to make sure these families can earn enough money to have a better life.
This is part of a bigger plan to fight poverty, and many companies are helping by promising to give jobs to people in the program.
Uttar Pradesh government launches initiative for skill training and job placements.
The program aims to provide training and job assistance to economically vulnerable families.
Training will focus on job-oriented skills and include language skills.
Graduates will be placed in jobs with national and international companies.
The initiative is part of the 'Zero Poverty Campaign'.
- Who
- The Yogi Adityanath government.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh government's initiative for skill training and job placements for economically vulnerable families.
- When
- Launched recently, as reported on Sunday, July 20.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To provide stable livelihood opportunities and improve the quality of life for economically vulnerable families.
- Program Name
- Zero Poverty Campaign
- Target Group
- Economically vulnerable families
- Training Focus
- Job-oriented skills (e.g., office cleaning, housekeeping)
- Minimum Salary
- Rs 18,400 per month
- Initial Participants
- Heads of 300 families in first phase
- Training Providers
- State’s skill development department and 1,000 training partners
- Partnering Companies
- Taj Hotel, SBI, L and T Limited, Medanta, Adani Group