Andhra Pradesh: Jobless youth to get monthly allowance from tomorrow
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu will start giving a monthly allowance of Rs. 1,000 to the eligible jobless youth in the state from tomorrow, marking the official launch of the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestham' scheme. Over 2L unemployed youth have been registered on the web-portal of the scheme, which aims to provide financial security to educated and unemployed individuals until they find appropriate jobs.
Around 400 beneficiaries from 13 districts to attend event
The scheme was one of the promises made by Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in its election manifesto in 2014. "The CM will distribute the unemployment allowance certificates to the beneficiaries tomorrow," a government official said. Around 400 beneficiaries from 13 districts will attend the event. Top officials from private companies like Kia Motors, Foxconn, and Amara Raja will also be present.
Scheme also focuses on skill development and apprenticeship opportunities
Simultaneously, in all the 175 constituencies, local ministers and MLAs will distribute the scheme's certificates. About 12L youngsters are likely to be benefited from the scheme, on which Rs. 1,200 crore will be spent annually. The allowance will be credited into the bank account of the beneficiary. Apart from this, the scheme will also focus on skill development and apprenticeship opportunities to unemployed youth.
