About this skills scheme
"Yuvasree" was launched in 2013 by Labor Department, Government of West Bengal for providing financial assistance to jobseekers.
'Yuvasree' (earlier named as "Yuva Utsaha Prakalpa") was launched by the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal, with effect from 1st October 2013. The objective of the scheme is to provide unemployment assistance to the enrolled jobseekers of the Employment Bank to enable them to upgrade their level of skill in order to make them employable or suitable for setting up of self-employment ventures.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Yuvasree (YUVASREE ) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour Department |
| Launch year | 2013 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Skills |
| Level / State | State · West Bengal |
| Official portal | employmentbankwb.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Directorate Of Employment Under The Labour Department |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 45 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Cash Benefits: Subject to fulfillment of the aforesaid eligibility criteria an individual may receive unemployment assistance under the scheme Rs. 1500/- per month.
- Job Seeking: By registering in Employment Bank, beneficiaries can search and apply for jobs per their skills.
- Training Program: The recipient can upgrade his/her skill subsequently under any of the Skill Development programs of the state government / private training institutes and increase his/her employability. The training program shall include soft skills training, basic IT training, basic communication training, and other skill as per the need or the interest of the beneficiary.
- Placement Support: Assistance in placing the candidate in a Government or Private organization.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant must be unemployed.
- The applicant should be enrolled with the Employment Bank as a ‘job seeker’.
- The applicant should be class 8th pass and above.
- The applicant should be between 18-45 years of age on the 1st day of April of the year in which he/she is considered under the scheme.
- The applicant had not to availed financial assistance /loan under any state/central government sponsored Self-Employment scheme.
- Only one member of a family is eligible to receive assistance under the scheme.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration Process :
Step 1: Applicant first visit the official website.
Step 2: Click on "New Enrolment Job Seeker" on the portal and accept the "Terms and Condition".
Step 3: On the new Enrolment page applicant need to full fill the required details.
Step 4: Click on "Submit" and applicant will receive the Username and Password only after validation of his/he Enrolment by Employment Exchange.
Post-Registration Process:
Step 1: After receiving the Username and Password, the applicant needs to visit their nearest Employment Exchange office along with the following documents.
- Format for Unemployment Certificate by Group-A Officer (Annexure-II).
- Format for Self Declaration by the beneficiary (Annexure-III).
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Oct 2013 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yuvashree Prakalpa Scheme ?
"Yuvasree" was launched in 2013 by Labor Department, Government of West Bengal for providing financial assistance to jobseekers.
What are the benefits under the scheme ?
1. Financial Benefits, 2. Job Seeking and 3. Placement Support.
How much financial assistance will be provided ?
Amount : Rs. 1,500/- per month.
What is the procedure to get the benefits ?
Firstly, Applicant need to register them self on the portal with required information.
What is the official portal to get enroll ?
URL : https://www.employmentbankwb.gov.in/
Are there district limitations for scheme eligibility?
Any candidate residing in any district of West Bengal can enroll his name with this site
How can a applicant recover his/her username?
Applicant have to contact with the nearest employment exchange with original documents and they will help to recover username.
How can a applicant recover his/her password?
On the log in page, click on the Forgot Password link and enter the email address associated with employment bank account. Click Submit and system send instructions for resetting password.
What documents are required ?
1. Annexure I ( Application Form).
2. Annexure -II (Unemployment Certificate from a Group-A Officer).
3. Annexure - III ( Self-Declaration)
4. Proof of Age and Identification ( 10th Admit Card / 10th Certificate / Transfer Certificate or Birth Certificate).
5. Proof of Residence (Aadhaar Card).Caste - Caste Certificate (if in case other than General caste).
6. PH Certificate of Govt. Hospital with minimum 40% disability (if in case Differently abled).
7. Latest Educational certificate (Marksheet/Certificate).
8. Photocopy of Ration Card or Voter ID Card.
What is the minimum and maximum eligible age?
The applicant should be between 18-45 years of age on the 1st day of April of the year in which he/she is considered under the scheme.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines employmentbankwb.gov.in
- Amendments employmentbankwb.gov.in
- FAQ employmentbankwb.gov.in
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