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Working towards enhancing employment opportunities for young people in Kerala, the state cabinet on January 14 approved the revised 'Connect to Work' norms

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for youth scholarships. The new guidelines focus on skill development and financial assistance for eligible candidates. Let's have a look at the major changes introduced under revised norms. The applicants must be permanent residents of Kerala and should be aged between 18 and 30 years. Their family income should not exceed Rs 5 lakh. The Kerala government has emphasized the need of helping young people find work, especially by preparing them for competitive exams and providing vocational training. Only those who are either enrolled in recognised skill training programmes offered by government, public sector, or private institutions, or are preparing for competitive examinations (conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC), and other central and state recruitment bodies) will be eligible.

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Parameter	Details
Scheme Name	Connect to Work (Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme)
Objective	To support youth through skill development and financial assistance
Eligible Age Group	18 to 30 years
Family Income Limit	Up to ₹5 lakh per annum
Residency Requirement	Permanent resident of Kerala
Eligible Beneficiaries	Youth undergoing skill training or preparing for competitive examinations
Scholarship Amount	₹1,000 per month
Scholarship Duration	12 months
Total Beneficiaries	Up to 5 lakh applicants
Mode of Payment	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Implementing Authority	Government of Kerala
Application Mode	Online through the designated portal

The Kerala Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has also announced that scholarships will be provided to the first five lakh eligible applicants. Each beneficiary will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 1,000 for a duration of 12 months. The financial assistance will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.\n
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\nThe employment department will oversee the Connect to Work scheme. Applications can be submitted online through the portal eemployment.kerala.gov.in. This initiative aims to boost confidence among youth, sustain their motivation for learning, and enhance their employability through skill development.\n
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\nTherevised guidelines are a crucial step towards addressing youth unemployment in Kerala. By providing both financial support and access to skill training, the Kerala government aims to empower young individuals to secure meaningful employment. \n
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(With inputs from PTI)
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Kerala Cabinet Revises ‘Connect to Work’ Scheme Norms to Boost Youth Employment and Skills

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