Program brief
| Form of support | In kind: goods or services, not cash |
|---|---|
| Meant for | SC, ST |
| Level | State, Uttarakhand |
| Field | Skills & Employment |
| How to apply | Offline |
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Overview
The scheme aims to improve the driving skills and employability of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates by providing free, high-quality driving training, thereby reducing road accidents and promoting self-employment opportunities.
The scheme “Free Training for Vehicle Drivers” was introduced by the Transport Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to improve the driving skills and employability of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates by providing free, high-quality driving training, thereby reducing road accidents and promoting self-employment opportunities.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
Under this scheme, training will be provided to vehicle drivers to enhance their driving skills, which will help reduce road accidents and enable them to pursue better self-employment opportunities.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 60 years
- Category
- Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Gender
- Female, Male
- State
- Uttarakhand
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.
Who cannot apply
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For Light Motor Vehicle (Commercial Course):
For Heavy Motor Vehicle (Commercial Course):
For Refresher Courses:
Application steps
Offline
Interested applicants can submit their applications in the prescribed format (available at the IDTR office) in offline mode at the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR), Dehradun.
Required Documents for Light Motor Vehicle (Vocational Course):
- Aadhaar card of the applicant.
- Caste certificate of the applicant.
- One recent passport-size photograph.
- High School Certificate or 8th Class Transfer Certificate.
- A valid Light Motor Vehicle (Non-Transport) Driving License, at least one year old.
For Heavy Vehicle (Vocational Course):
- Aadhaar card of the applicant.
- Caste certificate of the applicant.
- One recent passport-size photograph.
- High School Certificate or 8th Class Transfer Certificate.
- A valid Light Motor Vehicle (Transport) Driving License.
- The license must be at least one year old.
For Refresher Courses:
- Aadhaar card of the applicant.
A valid Driving License to operate a Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle.
Validity: There is no time limit.
Renewal: It is not required.
Fees: Free of cost.
Process: Applications are scrutinized, and eligible candidates are admitted to the training program on a first-come, first-served basis.
Process: Applications can be submitted throughout the year, and training commences as soon as batches are formed.
Questions and answers
What is the purpose of this scheme?
To enhance driving skills and provide self-employment opportunities to SC/ST individuals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Residents of Uttarakhand belonging to SC/ST communities.
What types of training are offered?
Light Motor Vehicle, Heavy Motor Vehicle, and Refresher Courses.
Is the training completely free?
Yes, there is no cost to the applicant.
Where is the training conducted?
At the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR), Dehradun.
When can I apply?
Applications are open throughout the year.
What if I don’t have a caste certificate?
The applicant must provide a valid SC/ST caste certificate to be eligible.
Can applications be submitted online?
No, applications must be submitted in offline mode at the IDTR office.
How is selection done?
Based on document verification and first-come, first-served basis.
Is there any stipend or monetary benefit?
No, the scheme only provides free training.
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Filed under
- StateUttarakhand446
- FieldSkills & Employment396
- FieldTransport & Infrastructure104
- Eligible groupSC393
- Eligible groupST341
- AgencyState Transport Department
- LevelState4048
- Award typeIn Kind774
- KeywordDriving Skills
- KeywordFree Training3
- KeywordScheduled Caste250
- KeywordScheduled Tribe157
- KeywordSelf-Employment107
- KeywordVehicle Driver
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