The Nai Manzil Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in 2015. The main objective of the scheme is to equip the minority youth with employable skills. As of December 2021, 6,57,802 minorities received skill development trainings under the scheme.

About the scheme

The scheme mainly focuses on minority youth in the age group of 17 to 35 years. They are school drop outs and youths educated in community education institutions such as the Madrasas. The selected youths are provided with skill training along with certification under the Nai Manzil scheme. The scheme helps the youths to seek better employment in organised sector. The scheme reserves 30% seat for minority girls.

What is the main objective of the scheme?

• The scheme aims to provide skills to the youths in the country.
• It aims to establish employment linkages for minority youth and school dropouts.
• Its main goal is to contribute to increase human resource potential in the country.
• Ultimately, by achieving the above objectives, the scheme aims to realise the National aspirations of Make in India and Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.