EconomyGS2-Governance

New Job Schemes to Launch Within Current Financial Year

The government plans to launch new employment and skilling schemes announced in the recent budget within the current fiscal year, focusing on widespread coverage.

July 29, 2024

Key Points

  • 1The Union government aims to launch schemes from the Prime Minister’s package for employment and skilling this financial year.
  • 2These schemes include an internship program for one crore youth in 500 companies.
  • 3Incentives for first-time hires with salaries up to ₹1 lakh a month aim for sector neutrality.
  • 4The schemes are designed to address areas potentially affected by technologies like AI.

Important Terms

Employment schemesInternship programFinance SecretaryAISkill development
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