Sarkari Yojana
SMILE – Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons – Skill Development And Training
About SMILE – Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons – Skill Development And Training
This component of the SMILE scheme aims to open up employment opportunities for the Transgender community by equipping them with market-oriented skills.
Objectives
The core aim is to give Transgender persons employment opportunities through skills that the market actually demands. Training partners, guided by national consultations with the Transgender community, have carefully chosen the areas in which skills are imparted, so that these skills translate into real, dignified employment for beneficiaries.
Two types of skill development training are offered under this scheme:
- Short Term Training Programmes (200 to 600 hours, lasting up to 6 months).
- Long Term Training Programmes (5 months or more, generally up to 1 year, and up to 1000 hours).
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Finance
Individual
01 Jan 2022
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons – Skill Development And Training, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Transgender persons are selected against the criteria below:-
Anyone holding a valid Transgender certificate and Identity…
Anyone holding a valid Transgender certificate and Identity card issued through the National Portal for Transgender Persons automatically qualifies for priority access to the skill development training of their choice.
Beneficiaries must belong to the Transgender community as…
Beneficiaries must belong to the Transgender community as notified by the Government of India.
Holding a Transgender Certificate issued by the National…
Holding a Transgender Certificate issued by the National Portal for Transgender Persons, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, is mandatory. https://transgender.dosje.gov.in/ - Beneficiaries must not already be receiving similar benefits from any other Centre/State scheme.
There is no income criterion for this programme
There is no income criterion for this programme.
Eligibility for the training programmes is open to…
Eligibility for the training programmes is open to Transgender persons aged 18-45 years.
Training under this scheme is entirely free of…
Training under this scheme is entirely free of cost for the target group. Note A candidate may undergo training under the Skill Development Training Programme only once, and may take part in only one such programme.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
An Identity Certificate for transgender persons, obtained via…
An Identity Certificate for transgender persons, obtained via the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment's National Portal for Transgender Persons.
2022-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons – Skill Development And Training through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Applicants log in to the National Portal for Transgender Persons (
https://transgender.dosje.gov.in/Applicant/Login/Index
) using the same credentials used for the Transgender Certificate & Identity card.
The link to apply is available under the "Skill Training" tab on the applicant's dashboard.
Click "Apply Now".
The Transgender candidate enters the unique transgender certificate number issued by the National Portal, along with other basic details.
The candidate specifies the state and district for training, along with two preferred skill areas.
Bank details of an Aadhaar-linked account must then be provided, with the account holder's name matching the given/chosen name.
Clicking "confirm" completes registration for the skill training programme.
Once registered and courses are selected as per the candidate's interest, the candidate is enrolled and allotted a batch.
The candidate can then log in to their profile with the registered credentials to begin skill training.
After batch allotment, the candidate must visit the training institute, complete minimal formalities, and take a psychometric test (which assesses mental capabilities, behaviour, personality traits, and aptitude/cognitive ability) to determine the most suitable programme for their capabilities.
Clearing the psychometric test is mandatory for enrollment in the course/batch.
Each candidate must maintain 80% live attendance, which is crucial for receiving the stipend and course completion certificate.
How to get Transgender Identity Certificate
Visit the homepage of the website:
http://transgender.dosje.gov.in/
Select "Online Registration" and click "Register here".
Enter your Name, Email ID, and contact number, pick the state and district from the drop-down menus, type the CAPTCHA text, and click REGISTER.
Upon successful registration, a confirmation with credentials is sent by email.
Log in to the same portal using the mailed credentials (username/Email ID and Password), enter the CAPTCHA text, and click SIGN IN.
Clicking 'New application' redirects you to the same page, where you can choose between New and revised copy from the drop-down menu.
Select the state and district from the drop-down menu.
Enter your given name, changed to capital letters.
Select the name to appear on the certificate (Given/Chosen).
Enter your parent's name and contact number.
Select your assigned gender and the type of application requested from the drop-down menu.
Mention your annual income along with educational qualification.
Select your date of birth from the box provided.
Upload the appropriate document by choosing one from the list and clicking "Browse".
The uploaded file's image is displayed on screen.
Clicking "Add more" lets you attach further documents with images.
Once uploaded, the document can be viewed again.
Enter your permanent address.
Clicking "save & next" submits the form.
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