Sarkari Yojana

Capacity Building For Service Providers – Entrepreneurship Programme

Quick Summary: This Ministry of Tourism scheme funds partner institutes to run free, 150-hour hospitality trade courses - cooking, bartending, baking, homestay care and sweet-making - for anyone above 18 who has passed Class 8th. Trainees who attend regularly earn a certificate, a small stipend, and help finding self-employment.

About Capacity Building For Service Providers – Entrepreneurship Programme

Operating as a Suo-Moto sub-scheme within the Ministry of Tourism’s umbrella “Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP)” initiative, the Entrepreneurship Programme channels financial assistance to select institutions so they can run entrepreneurship-development training – 1. Government-Sponsored Tourism & Hospitality Institutes 2. Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies (KITTS) 3. India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)

Anyone who has cleared Class 8th and turned 18 or older can take part. The programme spans 150 hours across five trades – (i) Cook – Tandoor (ii) Barman (iii) Baker (iv) Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker) and (v) Halwai – Indian Sweets.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Tourism

Eligible Entity

Institution

Launch / Open Date

03 Jul 2018

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Capacity Building For Service Providers - Entrepreneurship Programme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must have cleared Class 8th

The applicant must have cleared Class 8th.

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The applicant must be 18 years of age…

The applicant must be 18 years of age or older. Note 1: Each class runs with a minimum of 10 trainees and up to a maximum of 30. Note 2: If eligible candidates outnumber what a single batch can hold, the Implementing Agency will open additional batches - either simultaneously or in phases - based on what its institution can accommodate. Note 3: When batches are phased, candidates are slotted in on a first-come, first-admitted basis, and the Implementing Agency keeps a register of applications noting the date each one was received.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Capacity Building For Service Providers - Entrepreneurship Programme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Benefits for the Trainees - COURSES Five trades are covered across 150 hours of training -

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Cook – Tandoor, ii) Barman, iii) Baker, iv)…

Cook – Tandoor, ii) Barman, iii) Baker, iv) Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker), v) Halwai – Indian Sweets Alongside trade skills, every course also works on trainees' hygiene, sanitation practices, behavior, and attitude so they become more employable in the market. STIPEND Anyone maintaining at least 80% attendance receives a flat lump-sum stipend of ₹ 1,000/-, the same across all five trades, split into two equal payments:

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The first payment follows completion of 75 training…

The first payment follows completion of 75 training hours.

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The second payment is released only after the…

The second payment is released only after the certified trainee shares feedback on the course and reports their self-employment status to the Implementing Agency. CERTIFICATION Trainees who keep at least 80% attendance must sit for an end-of-course test; those who clear it receive a certificate issued by the implementing agency, jointly signed by the Principal/Director/Institutional Head and the Programme Coordinator. EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION The Implementing Agency actively works to help graduates become self-employed - assisting with loans (such as Mudra), licenses, and registrations - while also exploring placement opportunities at Mega Tourist Destinations/circuits, and making pass-outs aware of LMIS and SDMS. Transfer of Funds Stipend payments to successful trainees go only into the beneficiary's own Aadhar-linked bank account, routed through PFMS. The Implementing Agency must also submit a properly audited account of spending on each component to the Ministry of Tourism. Funding to the Institute - Funding for the Programme comes from the MoT's Capacity Building for Service Providers Scheme under its Suo Motu Initiatives. Here is the type-wise cost breakdown for the Baker, Halwai (Indian Sweets), Cook (Tandoor), Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker), and Barman courses - Component and the Cost (in ₹/-):

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Training fee, i.e

Training fee, i.e. Material Cost + Trainer Cost = 5,000.

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Course Material (Handouts) = 500

Course Material (Handouts) = 500.

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Certification fee (Certificate + Evaluation charges) = 1,000

Certification fee (Certificate + Evaluation charges) = 1,000.

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Apron = 300

Apron = 300.

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Lunch (@ Rs.100 for 30 days) = 3,000

Lunch (@ Rs.100 for 30 days) = 3,000.

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Stipend = 1,000

Stipend = 1,000. Total = 10,800. Administrative Expenses (5% of 10,800/-) = 540. Grand Total = 11,340. Beyond these costs,

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Local newspaper advertisements get reimbursed at actual cost,…

Local newspaper advertisements get reimbursed at actual cost, capped by the lowest/DAVP rates.

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Boarding & Lodging Costs

are covered at ₹ 2000/- per trainee for outstation candidates across the full course duration. Funds would be released to the Implementing Agencies in two installments as per the following schedule:

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First Instalment Percentage of Total Cost

First Instalment Percentage of Total Cost: 30% Output Parameters: On commencement of Training Batch against validated candidates

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Final Installment Percentage of Total Cost

Final Installment Percentage of Total Cost: 70% Output Parameters: On successful certification of the trainees and submission of Utilization Certificate and consolidated accounts

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Proof of Identity

Proof of Identity

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Proof of Residence

Proof of Residence

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Proof of Age

Proof of Age

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Class 8th mark sheet or proof of a…

Class 8th mark sheet or proof of a higher educational qualification

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Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar Card

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Passport-size photograph

Passport-size photograph

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Bank account details Documents to be Submitted after…

Bank account details Documents to be Submitted after the Completion of the Course

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To show the real-world outcome of the training,…

To show the real-world outcome of the training, trainees must provide supporting evidence such as Bank Loan / MUDRA Loan / e-wallet receipts, licenses, registrations, and the like.

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NCHMCT will design a written feedback form to…

NCHMCT will design a written feedback form to capture trainees' views on the content and delivery of the "EP" courses. Once training wraps up, Implementing Agencies should also set up a WhatsApp group of trainees to track and monitor them going forward. Documents to be Submitted by the Implementing Agency

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On both the 10th day and the final…

On both the 10th day and the final day of each training course, every Implementing Agency must email a video clip or clear photograph of the class - trainees shown wearing their Aprons with their tool kits - to the Programme Monitoring Unit (Skill Development) at pmuhsrt@gmail.com.

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Once each batch finishes training, the Implementing Agency…

Once each batch finishes training, the Implementing Agency must publish on its website the full list of pass-outs along with their contact details (address, telephone/mobile numbers, excluding those of female trainees) and their current employment and salary status.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2018-07-03

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Capacity Building For Service Providers - Entrepreneurship Programme through the offline application process outlined below.

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Candidates who meet the criteria can collect the…

Candidates who meet the criteria can collect the application form either at the Institute office or from the Institute's website.

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Submit the completed form together with all required…

Submit the completed form together with all required documents and the applicable fee. Application Fee 1. General candidates pay ₹ 100/-, women and persons with disabilities pay half that amount (₹ 50/-), while SC/ST candidates are exempt from any fee. 2. Fees can be paid in cash at the institute's Accounts Department, or via a Demand Draft made out to the Principal of the Institute, payable at the institute's home city.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References