Sarkari Yojana

Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools

Goa
Quick Summary: Goa's Department of Information Technology funds free job-oriented IT training for Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste residents of Goan origin, delivered at ITKCs empanelled by Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited.

About Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools

Through “Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools”, the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, gives Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste communities Information Technology training at no charge. A variety of job-oriented Information Technology courses are on offer. Key provisions include teaching basic computer skills to local young people, homemakers and other residents, running structured training programmes as needs dictate, and making sure at least one person in every family in the State becomes Information Technology literate.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be of Goan Origin

Applicants must be of Goan Origin.

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Only members of the Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Community…

Only members of the Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Community can apply.

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Applications must be for courses offered under the…

Applications must be for courses offered under the Information Technology Knowledge Centers and run at Information Technology training centres empanelled by M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG).

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

Benefits Provided

Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Free Information Technology Related Trainings:

Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste beneficiaries receive Information Technology training without paying any fee.

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Training Content:

Courses include basic computer skills, a range of job oriented Information Technology programmes, and structured training designed around the community's needs.

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Implementing Agency Funding:

M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG), the nominated implementing agency, is given a yearly Grant-in-Aid under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) and the Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) to deliver this free training.

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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A passport size photo signed by the applicant

A passport size photo signed by the applicant

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A self-attested Caste Certificate/Social Status Certificate from the…

A self-attested Caste Certificate/Social Status Certificate from the Deputy Collector (for applicants belonging to Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste communities)

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A self-attested copy of educational qualification records

A self-attested copy of educational qualification records

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A self-attested copy of the birth certificate

A self-attested copy of the birth certificate

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A self-attested copy of the Aadhaar Card

A self-attested copy of the Aadhaar Card

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print out the official application format for the…

Print out the official application format for the scheme.

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Fill in every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized…

Fill in every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if needed) and attach copies of the required documents (self-attested, if needed).

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Submit the completed and signed form with the…

Submit the completed and signed form with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to - Applications and their supporting documents must be handed in at the empanelled Information Technology Knowledge Centers (ITKCs) where the applicant plans to take the courses. The application should be addressed to The Managing Director, Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited, Panaji-Goa.

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

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

The applicant will not be allowed to avail the benefit for the same course in multiple Information Technology Knowledge Centers (ITKCs).

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References