1. Prof. Jaya Indiresan
CAP Foundation
jayaindiresan@gmail.com
Presented at:
The 10th International Conference
Organized by:
India Development Coalition of America
Venue:
Institute of Rural research and Development
Dates: January 10-11, 2014

2. What is Himayat?
 Special Scheme To Meet The Needs And
Aspirations Of The Youth of J&K
 Caters To All Youth From Low Income Families
 Youth Who Are School Dropouts
 Those With Educational Qualifications Up to
10+ 2 Level

3. Objectives of the Scheme
 Equip Youth With Marketable Skills
 Build Their Capacity To Secure Wage
Employment In Organized Sector
 The Major Shift of This Program Is:
“ Retention Based Implementation”

4. Current Achievements
 Target Of Youth To Be Trained: 55890
 Total Trained: 10638 (19%)
 Total Placed: 6731 (63.3%)

5. Good Practices
The Five Stages:
1. Pre Training
2. Training
3. Pre-Placement
4. Placement
5. Post- Placement

6. 1. Pre- Training
 Identification of Project Area
 Setting Up the Training Center
 Some Innovative Highlights
 Recruitment of Trainers and Facilitators
 Training of Trainers and Facilitators
 Mobilization of Trainees
 Selection of Trainees

7. 2. Training
 Induction
- Creating A Common Platform
- Ice-breaking Sessions
- Understanding Self
- Life Skill Modules

8. Fields of Employment
 Hospitality
 I.T. Enabled Services
 Customer Relation Services
 Health Related Services
 Repair and Maintenance
 Automobiles

9. Sample Employers
 Taj Vivanta,
Airtel
 Tata AIG
 Vishal Mega Mart
 Mc Donalds
 Pizza Hut
 Café Coffee Day
 Maruti Auto
 Hero Hondo Motors,
Reliance Communications

10. Classroom Training and Curriculum
 Different Types Of Courses-3/6/9 months
 Highly Interactive Methodology
 Using Models, Charts, Demonstrations
 Basic ICT Skills, Spoken English, Life Skills
 Lesson Plans & Course Plans Displayed
 Weekly Assessment Of Learning Levels
 Field Visits
 Extra Curricular Activities

11. 3. Pre-Placement Counseling
 Building Work Readiness
 Do’s And Don’t’s In Work Place
 Work Ethics
 Dress Code
 Mock Interview
 Preparing CVs
 On The Job Training
 Job Survey By Students

12. 4. Placement
 Close Collaboration With Employers
 Campus Interviews
 Satisfied Employers
 OJT Helps In Placement
 Informing Parents About Placement
 Informed About Entitlements
 Himayat Helpline

13. 5. Post Placement
 Hand Holding After Placement
 Multiple Job Offers
 Post Placement Support
 MIS Based Monitoring
 Incentives For Retention

14. Impact of the Programme (1)
1. Financial
- Assured Income Rs. 6000- Rs.15,000 P.M.
- Cleared Debts, Saved Money
- Educated Siblings
- Built Assets
2. Social
- Gained Respect
- Interpersonal Skills
Improved

15. Impact of Programme (2)

3. Personal
- Gained Confidence
- Feel Empowered
- Imbibed Greater Discipline
- Can Plan Ahead & Take Decisions
 4. Parental Satisfaction & Pride
 5. Community Is Aware of Opportunities and
Greater Hope For The Future
 6. Corporates Become Sensitive To The Needs
Of The Community

16. Thank You