Jeevan Kaushal Programme

Question by:Jaskaur Meena, Nihal Chand Chauhan

Question

(a)The salient features of Jeevan Kaushal Programme along with the details of the:

i.Estimated amount and targets fixed under the programme;
ii. the number and names of the States where this scheme is likely to be implemented; and
iii. the time by which this programme is likely to be started?

Answer by: Minister of Human Resource Development (Ramesh Pokhriyal ''Nishank'')

Answer

• The University Grants Commission (UGC) has developed life skills (Jeevan Kaushal) curriculum for undergraduate students at Universities and Colleges. This Curriculum covers the courses on communication skills, professional skills, leadership & management skills and universal human values. The life skills curriculum is available at UGC website itself.

• The UGC has informed that the total estimated amount towards curriculum development and skill training in Universities and Colleges under the programme is Rs. 230.16 crores.

• The Jeevan Kaushal curriculum is suggestive in nature.

• Universities being autonomous bodies, the Vice-Chancellors have been requested by the UGC to consider the curriculum for introduction in their Universities and affiliated Colleges/institutions, at under-graduate level.