GKVS collaborated with the Uttarakhand Minority Welfare & Waqf Development Corporation to implement skill development and livelihood promotion programs for minority communities through vocational training, women empowerment, and eco-friendly entrepreneurship.
Total Trainees
Days Training Duration
Districts Covered
Women Participation
The Mukhyamantri Hunar Yojana is an important initiative launched by the Government of Uttarakhand to provide vocational training to unemployed youth from minority communities, empowering them with practical skills for self-employment and sustainable income generation.
Mushroom cultivation training programs organized in Dehradun and Haridwar to promote sustainable livelihood, nutritional awareness, and self-employment.
Eco-friendly jute bag manufacturing training in Tehri aimed at empowering women, promoting green entrepreneurship, and reducing plastic dependency.
Skill enhancement initiatives focused on strengthening women participation, entrepreneurship development, and financial independence.
| S.N | District | Training Program | Duration | No. of Trainees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dehradun | Mushroom Production | 90 Days | 83 |
| 2 | Haridwar | Mushroom Production | 90 Days | Included |
| 3 | Tehri | Jute Bag Making | 90 Days | 30+ |
The training initiatives focused on building self-employment opportunities through practical vocational training and sustainable community-based livelihood programs.
Participants learned mushroom growth cycles, substrate preparation, harvesting methods, and storage techniques.
Training focused on sustainable farming methods using agricultural waste and biodegradable materials.
Practical guidance on jute bag stitching, product designing, templates, and durable bag creation.
Awareness on local market access, product selling strategies, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Training programs encouraged women participation in livelihood generation, entrepreneurship, and self-employment opportunities for financial independence.
Participants received guidance on business planning, local market opportunities, product branding, and income generation through sustainable enterprises.
The training programs significantly impacted women empowerment, eco-friendly livelihood generation, nutritional awareness, and financial independence among minority communities.