Modular Employable Skills
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Technical Education Department, Himachal Pradesh
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The SDIS is a government initiative for improving employability through vocational training. It's a partnership between government and industry to provide skills development programs for early school dropouts and workers in unorganized sector.

Benefits:
1. **Improved employability:** The MES scheme is designed to provide vocational training to individuals in various sectors, making them more employable in the job market.   1. **Flexible training:** The training provided under the MES scheme is modular, meaning that it can be taken up in parts, making it flexible for individuals to learn at their own pace.   1. **Certification:** The MES scheme provides certification for the skills learned, which is recognized by the industry, making it easier for individuals to get jobs.   1. **Skill development:** The MES scheme provides training in various skills, including soft skills, technical skills, and practical skills, which help in the overall development of an individual.   1. **Cost-effective:** The MES scheme is a cost-effective way of providing vocational training to individuals, as the training is provided in modules, reducing the cost of training.   1. **Encourages entrepreneurship:** The MES scheme also encourages entrepreneurship by providing training in various sectors, making it easier for individuals to start their own businesses.
**Note:** Overall, the MES scheme has been beneficial in providing vocational training to individuals and improving their employability, which is important for the growth of the Indian economy.
**MES would benefit different target groups like :**

   1. Workers seeking certification of their skills acquired informally workers and ITI graduates seeking skill upgradation early school drop-outs and unemployed Previously child labour and their families.
   1. The essence of the scheme is in the certification that will be nationally and internationally recognized. Successful persons will be awarded certificates issued by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a school leaver, existing worker, or ITI graduate seeking vocational training to improve employability.
   1. The applicant should be willing to undergo skill assessment, training, or certification under the scheme.
   1. The applicant should meet the course-specific eligibility norms prescribed by the concerned training institution or industry.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Visit the official website of The Department of Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training, Government of Himachal Pradesh. 
Once you find the details of the scheme, including eligibility criteria, courses available, and the application process. Read the complete scheme information.
If you are eligible and interested in applying for the scheme, download the application form from the website as and when the scheme is opened from the department's end.
Fill in the required details in the application form, attach the necessary documents (such as educational certificates, identity proof, etc.), and submit the form to the nearest ITI (Industrial Training Institute) or VTP (Vocational Training Provider) center.
The ITI or VTP center will verify your application and documents, and if everything is in order, they will enroll you in the MES scheme.
After enrolling, you will receive training in your chosen course and upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate that is recognized by the industry.

Documents Required:
Identity proof: Any government-issued ID card such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving license, Passport, etc.
Educational certificates: Copies of your educational certificates such as class 10 or 12 mark sheets, diploma or degree certificates, as per the eligibility criteria for the particular course.
Age proof: A birth certificate, class 10 mark sheet, or any other document that shows your date of birth.
Passport-sized photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant.
Residential proof: Any document that shows your address such as ration card, electricity bill, water bill, etc.
Caste certificate: If applicable, a caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
Income certificate: If applicable, an income certificate issued by the competent authority