The "Saksham Yuva Scheme" is run by the Directorate of Employment in the Haryana state government. The government recognizes how important it is to provide dignity to young people in the state and engage them in meaningful work.

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In 2016, the government launched the "Educated Youth Allowance and Honorarium Scheme" also called the "Saksham Yuva Scheme" on November 1. That date was Haryana's Golden Jubilee. The goal of the govt scheme is to provide unemployment benefits and pay to eligible college graduates in Haryana. They receive this in exchange for 100 hours of voluntary work. Later, the scheme was expanded to include science, engineering, commerce, and arts graduates. It also includes those who passed 10+2 level exams.

What Is The Objective Of The Saksham Program And How Does It Work?

• The Saksham program aims to help unemployed educated youth in the state. It focuses on providing financial assistance to eligible applicants and connecting them with job opportunities in different state government departments. This allows them to earn a living.

• State government departments, boards, colleges, and corporations must notify the Employment Department of Haryana about any job openings. The Employment Department will then send text messages and emails to applicants with details about available positions.

• Selected individuals get a chance to work in any state government department or banks through this program. They start as trainees and are expected to work 100 hours per month in the department where they were hired.

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What Are The Requirements To Qualify For The Saksham Yojana Program?

To qualify for this Saksham Yuva program, individuals must meet these requirements:

• Applicants must be a resident of Haryana.

• Graduates with degrees in Science, Engineering or similar fields, as well as degrees in Arts, Business, or Math are eligible.

• Graduates and post-graduates enrolled in regular programs at colleges in Patiala, Punjab University, or authorized universities in Chandigarh, Haryana, or Delhi can qualify.

• Applicants must have completed 10+12th grade in a regular program from a school affiliated with the Central Board of School Education, Haryana Board of School Education, or Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Board located in Chandigarh or Haryana.

• Applicants cannot have completed 10+12th grade through an open school or correspondence program.

• Applicants must register with the Employment Exchange.

• For 10+ 12th-grade applicants, the age limit is 18 to 35 years. For graduates and post-graduates, the age limit is 21 to 35 years.

• Individuals who were fired from government jobs do not qualify. You also cannot currently be employed in any public, private, or semi-government sector or be self-employed.

• Applicant family's total annual income from all sources cannot be more than ₹3 lakhs.

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What Are The Documents Required?

To apply for this program, applicants must submit the following documents:

• Applicant’s Passport Size Photographs (2)

• Applicant’s Signature

• Identification like an Aadhaar card

• Bank account details

• Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

• Applicant’s Domicile Certificate

• Family ID (PPP document)

• Birth certificate/Matric Certificate for date of Birth proof

• Employment Registration Certificate

• Income certificate issued by competent Authority

• Highest Education certificates (graduation, post-graduation, Class 10 + 2 mark sheets and degrees)

Authorised organisations will review the application once verification is complete.

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How To Register For The Saksham Program?

Follow these simple steps to apply for the Saksham Program for graduates, post-graduates, and Class 10+2 passed applicants:

1. Go to the official website of the Employment Department of Haryana. Select the "Free Job Seekers Registration" option. Read the terms and conditions and select "Proceed with Registration".

2. Fill out the form on the next page and select "Save/Next".

3. Once registered, submit the relevant documents along with a photocopy of a temporary ID card to the nearest employment office.

4. Submit all documents within 15 days of online registration.

5. After submitting required documents, log back into the official Saksham Yuva Yojana website of the Haryana Employment Department. Log in with your credentials to access the Saksham Yuva page.

6. Complete the registration process by filling out another application form and submitting it.

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What Are The Benefits Of Saksham Yojana?

Below mentioned table showcases the Unemployment Benefits and Payments for the Saksham Yuva Program:-

S.N	Qualifications	Rate of Unemployment Allowance	Rate of Honorarium
1	10+2	Rs 900	Rs 6000/month
2	Graduates	Rs 1500	Rs 6000/month
3	Post-Graduates	Rs 3000	Rs 6000/month

Conclusion

The Saksham Yuva Scheme is an initiative by Haryana government to provide financial support and employment applicable to education youth. This program also provides paid employment to the participants who get exposure in different government departments and can easily find employment and at the same time work for the developments of the state. Besides a form of financial help for the time being, also prepares youth for a steady opportunity that will suit their needs and interests.

For more detailed guidelines visit the official website of the government by clicking here.