Lok Sabha Question No. 102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Jan Shikshan Sansthan Scheme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHAN SCHEME

102. SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) the  total  number  of  beneficiaries  covered  under  the  Jan  Shikshan  Sansthan  (JSS) Scheme since its inception;
- (b) the outlay of the scheme during the last two financial years and utilisation, year wise;
- (c) the details of the number of beneficiaries such as women, SC, ST and OBCs and whether any initiatives have been implemented to boost the number of such women beneficiaries under the scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has any plans to establish new JSS centres to cover all districts, with special emphasis on aspirational districts along with the average funding received by each JSS centre, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the curriculum across JSS centres is standardized;
- (f) the manner in which the JSS Scheme interacts with other initiatives of the Government; and
- (g) the status of the JSS Scheme specifically in Maharashtra, such as the number of JSS centres, beneficiaries, etc.?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT  AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a)  The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme, initially launched as Shramik Vidyapeeth (SVP) in 1967, aims to provide skill training in a non-formal mode at the doorsteps of the beneficiary through  registered  Societies  (NGOs)  with  100%  grant  from  the  Government  of  India.  The objective  of  the  scheme  is  to  increase  the  household  income  by  promoting  self/wage employment through skill development training. The target beneficiaries of the scheme are nonliterates, neo-literates and persons having rudimentary level of education, school dropouts up to class 12th in the age group of 15-45 years. Age relaxation is given to Divyangjan and other deserving  cases,  especially  women.  The  priority  groups  are  women,  SCs,  STs,  OBCs  and minorities in the rural areas and urban low-income areas.

Since 2018 to 31st October 2025, a total of 32,53,965 beneficiaries have been trained across the country under the JSS Scheme. The details of the same is provided at Annexure-I.

- (b) The outlay of the scheme during the last two financial years and utilization year wise is given at Annexure-II.
- (c) Since 2018 to 31st October 2025, the number of women, SC, ST and OBCs beneficiaries trained under the JSS Scheme is given at Annexure-III.

Age relaxation is given to deserving cases, especially women.  The priority groups are women, SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities in the rural areas and urban low-income areas. In line with the key objectives of the scheme, the majority of trained beneficiaries are women (approx. 83%).

- (d) At present, there is no such proposal under consideration.

Under the Scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan, each JSS is given a one-time non-recurring grant of Rs. 20 lakhs at the time of establishment and annual recurring grants-in-aid of Rs. 50 lakhs in  4  equal  instalments  every  year  for  operations  of  the  training  programme.  This  recurring Grants-in-aid  is  further  bifurcated  into  three  heads  i.e.  Programme  Expenses  Head  (Rs.  24 lakhs), Emoluments Head (Rs. 20 lakhs) and Office Expenses Head (06 lakhs).

- (e) The  curriculum  is  selected  based  on  the  local  market  demand  and  beneficiaries' requirements assessed through door-to-door surveys. To maintain uniformity and skill standards, all the courses are aligned with NSQF standards.
- (f) The  Ministry  is  undertaking  several  measures  to  strengthen  the  ecosystem  through convergence with the key schemes and initiatives of the Central and State Governments. The focus  is  to  enhance  livelihood  opportunities,  promote  entrepreneurship  and  align  skilling initiatives with national priorities such as Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, One District One Product (ODOP) and others. Details of the various convergences of the JSS scheme with other schemes of Government are at Annexure IV .
- (g) A total of 21 JSS centres are operational in the state of Maharashtra in current FY 202526. The details of JSS centres operational in Maharashtra in the current Financial Year under the JSS Scheme is given at Annexure-V .

From FY 2018-19 to 31 st  October 2025, a total of 2,63,937 beneficiaries have been trained under the JSS scheme in Maharashtra .  The  trained  beneficiaries  consist  of  educationally disadvantaged and socio-economically backward groups in rural and urban slums.  In line with the key objectives of the scheme, the majority of trained beneficiaries are women (82.59%). The details of the same is provided at Annexure-VI.

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

Beneficiaries trained and certified under JSS Scheme (From 2018 till 31 st  October 2025)

| Financial Year   | Trained   |
|------------------|-----------|
| 2018-19          | 1,67,283  |
| 2019-20          | 4,15,332  |
| 2020-21          | 3,59,796  |
| 2021-22          | 4,61,996  |
| 2022-23          | 7,26,284  |
| 2023-24          | 5,07,337  |
| 2024-25          | 5,00,490  |
| 2025-26          | 1,15,447  |
| Total            | 32,53,965 |

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## Outlay of the scheme during the last two financial years and utilization year wise

| Financial Year   |   Budget allocated (in Crores) |   Actual Utilisation (in Crores) |
|------------------|--------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 2023-24          |                         163.33 |                           157.25 |
| 2024-25          |                         235.1  |                           144.47 |

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

Number of women, SC, ST and OBCs trained under the JSS Scheme

| Financial Year   | Female       | SC       | ST           | OBC            |
|------------------|--------------|----------|--------------|----------------|
| 2018-19          | 148235 44289 | 20585    | 57063        |                |
| 2019-20 354135   |              | 111816   | 54732        | 143965         |
| 297899           |              |          | 46416 123313 | 2020-21 101432 |
| 385242           | 122294       | 61265    | 163429       | 2021-22        |
| 574811           | 179996       | 103760   | 260773       | 2022-23        |
| 403035           | 121946       | 73916    | 185565       | 2023-24        |
| 429558           |              | 103124   | 58695 228435 | 2024-25        |
| 2025-26          | 105208       | 23128    | 11647        | 55384          |
| Grand Total      | 26,98,123    | 8,08,025 | 4,31,016     | 12,17,927      |

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (f)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

The convergence initiatives under the JSS Scheme are detailed as under:

## 1. Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) (Ministry of Tribal Affairs)

The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan envisions the comprehensive development of tribal areas and communities by addressing critical gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihoods through 25 interventions coordinated by 17 Ministries/Departments. A target of 1 lakh beneficiaries from tribal communities has been set for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29.

Under the DAJGUA, 30 Tribal Skilling Centres (TSCs) have been established in 30 tribal districts across 15 states in the country.

## 2. Convergence with Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society ( ULLAS) Scheme (Ministry of Education):

Under ULLAS scheme, JSSs are extending skill training to the beneficiaries under the literacy programme.

- JSSs are actively coordinating with State Literacy Mission Authorities (SLMA) and District Literacy Mission Authorities (DLMA).
- ULLAS beneficiaries in the age group 15-45 years are being counselled and registered in JSSs.
- As of date, 26 JSSs have trained 400 beneficiaries under this convergence.

## 3. PM Vishwakarma:

JSSs are identified as training centres under PM Vishwakarma for artisans and craftsmen. Till October, 2025, 118 JSSs have conducted training and assessment for 26,201 artisans in 18 trades across 23 States.

## 4. PM JANMAN:

Under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' PM JANMAN scheme, JSSs serve as mentoring agencies in collaboration with NIESBUD.

- The focus is on skilling, vocational training, entrepreneurship development, and capacity building for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
- So  far, 1,774  beneficiaries have  completed Entrepreneurship Awareness  Programme (EAP) training, and 1,738 beneficiaries have completed Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training.

## 5. Skill Hub Initiative (PMKVY 3.0):

Implemented  through  NSDC  with  support  from  State  Education  Departments/Agencies,  this initiative establishes JSSs as Skill Hub Centres.

- A total training target of 34,560 beneficiaries (@120 per JSS) was allocated to 288 JSSs.
- Training of 12,971 beneficiaries has been successfully completed by 217 JSSs.

## 6. NAVYA Initiative:

Launched  in  June  2025  as  a  joint  initiative  of  MSDE  and  the  Ministry  of  Women  &  Child Development, NAVYA focuses on skilling adolescent girls (16-18 years) in aspirational districts. 15 JSSs have been shortlisted for this initiative. Training has commenced in 2 JSSs .

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (g)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## List of JSS Operational in Maharashtra in CFY 2025-26

|   S.No. | State       | Name of JSS              |
|---------|-------------|--------------------------|
|       1 | Maharashtra | JSS Ahmednagar           |
|       2 |             | JSS Akola                |
|       3 |             | JSS Aurangabad(MS)       |
|       4 |             | JSS Beed                 |
|       5 |             | JSS Buldana              |
|       6 |             | JSS Chandrapur-I (VGVSM) |
|       7 |             | JSS Chandrapur-II (VBS)  |
|       8 |             | JSS Dharavi Mumbai       |
|       9 |             | JSS Dhule                |
|      10 |             | JSS Gadchiroli           |
|      11 |             | JSS Gondia               |
|      12 |             | JSS Jalgaon              |
|      13 |             | JSS Latur                |
|      14 |             | JSS Nandurbar II         |
|      15 |             | JSS Nandurbar-I          |
|      16 |             | JSS Nashik               |
|      17 |             | JSS Pune                 |
|      18 |             | JSS Raigad               |
|      19 |             | JSS Ratnagiri            |
|      20 |             | JSS Sindhudurg           |
|      21 |             | JSS Worli Mumbai         |

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (g)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

Table: Number of Beneficiaries trained in the state of Maharashtra (Gender wise)

| Financial Year   | Total beneficiaries trained   | Male   | Female       | Transgender   |
|------------------|-------------------------------|--------|--------------|---------------|
| 16,051           | 2,060                         | 13,975 | 16           | 2018-19       |
| 38,023           | 4,927                         | 33,068 | 28           | 2019-20       |
| 35,102           | 7,437                         | 27,658 | 7            | 2020-21       |
| 38,479           | 7,284                         | 31,125 | 70           | 2021-22       |
| 52,934           | 10,641                        | 42,284 | 9            | 2022-23       |
| 37,273           | 7,584                         | 29,677 | 12           | 2023-24       |
| 36,861           | 4,822                         | 32,038 | 1            | 2024-25       |
| 9,214            | 1,051                         | 8,163  | 0            | 2025-26       |
| Grand Total      | 2,63,937 45,806               |        | 2,17,988 143 |               |

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