Educational Directory: This is a compiled checklist guide listing Skill Development-specific welfare support. We are not associated with any ministry. Please review details before submitting forms on official portals.
Government Schemes for Skill Development
Vocational training, apprenticeship programs, certification courses, and industry-linked skill upgrades.
Utkarsh Bangla
Who Can Apply:
Unemployed youth or dropouts in WB seeking placement vocational skills
Key Benefits:
•Free vocational training in high-demand trades (IT, hospitality, healthcare, tailoring, automotive)
•Certified credentials from the state skill council
Updated: July 2026
Utkarsh Bangla
Who Can Apply:
Unemployed youth or dropouts in WB seeking placement vocational skills
Key Benefits:
•Free vocational training in high-demand trades (IT, hospitality, healthcare, tailoring, automotive)
•Certified credentials from the state skill council
Updated: July 2026
PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Who Can Apply:
Self-employed artisans and craftspeople working in any of the 18 identified traditional trades
Key Benefits:
•PM Vishwakarma Certificate and Digital ID Card providing formal recognition as a traditional artisan
•5-7 days of basic skill training with optional 15+ days of advanced training, with a training stipend of Rs. 500 per day
Updated: July 2026