CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -SHREYAS is a scheme launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and the Ministry of Labour & Employment for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills.

Detailed explanation-2: -Objectives. The objectives of SHREYAS are: To develop the employability of students by introducing employment opportunities into the learning process. To establish a close functional link between education and industry/service sectors on a sustainable basis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar, on February 27, 2019, launched the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS). It aims to enhance the employability of Indian youth by providing ‘on the job work exposure’ and earning of stipend or wages.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main objective of SHREYAS Scheme is to enhance the employability of Indian youth by providing on the job work exposure and earning of stipend. This is a major effort to make degree students more skilled, capable, employable and aligned to needs of economy.