National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has launched an innovative project called National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman (NIPUN) workers to enable them for better job opportunities.

  • The project NIPUN is a flagship scheme of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).

Need: The construction industry is poised to become the largest employer by 2022 and needs 45 million additional skilled workers over the next 10 years.

Impact:

Better Job Opportunities - It will enable the construction workers to seek better job opportunities, increase their wages and even pursue overseas placements.This initiative will enable Nirman workers to be more proficient and skilled.