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State Government Scheme

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

The scheme aims to provide Information Technology related trainings free of cost to the Schedule Tribe (ST) and Schedule Caste (SC) communities. Benefits include basic computer skills and job-oriented Information Technology training courses, intended for citizens, students, local youth, etc.

Scheduled Caste (SC) Scheduled Tribe (ST) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Goa
Category
Skills & Employment
How to Apply
Offline

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

The scheme "Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, aims to provide Information Technology related trainings to the Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste communities free of cost. The scheme provides various job oriented Information Technology training courses. The key features and provisions offered include providing basic computer skills to local youth, housewives, and other citizens, providing structural training programs depending on needs, and making at least one person in each family in the State Information Technology literate.

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Benefits

  • Free Information Technology Related Trainings: The scheme provides Information Technology related trainings to the Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste beneficiaries free of cost.- Training Content: The trainings cover basic computer skills, various job oriented Information Technology training courses, and structural training programmes depending on the needs of the community.- Implementing Agency Funding: M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG) is nominated as the implementing agency and receives a Grant-in-Aid under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) and the Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) on a yearly basis for providing these free trainings.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant must be of Goan Origin.
  • The applicant must belong to the Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Community.
  • The applicant must apply for courses offered under the Information Technology Knowledge Centers and available at the Information Technology training centers empanelled by M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG).

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How to Apply for Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools

Application mode: Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to -

The application forms, along with the required supporting documents, are to be submitted at the empanelled Information Technology Knowledge Centers (ITKCs) through which the applicant wishes to avail the courses. The application is addressed to The Managing Director, Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited, Panaji-Goa.

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Exclusions

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools scheme?

The scheme &quot;Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools&quot; by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, aims to provide Information Technology related trainings to the Schedule Tribe/Schedul…

Who is eligible for Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools?

The applicant must be of Goan Origin. The applicant must belong to the Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Community. The applicant must apply for courses offered under the Information Technology Knowledge Centers and available at the Information Technology training centers empanelled by M/s Info Tech Co…

What benefits does Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools provide?

Free Information Technology Related Trainings: The scheme provides Information Technology related trainings to the Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste beneficiaries free of cost.- Training Content: The trainings cover basic computer skills, various job oriented Information Technology training courses…

How can I apply for Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools?

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attes…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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