Jan Shikshan Sansthan Puri
Provides vocational training to rural individuals, prioritizing women and marginalized groups, to uplift economic prospects through skill development
About
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Headquarters
Puri, Odisha
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Since
2002
Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) seeks to offer vocational education to individuals lacking literacy, recent learners, and those who have left school in ru Read moreral locales, by identifying skills pertinent to local markets. With a significant portion of India's populace residing in rural zones, JSS strives to enhance their economic standing by providing crucial skills training. Established as the Jan Shikshan Sansthan Scheme (previously known as Shramik Vidyapeeth) in 1967, it underwent renaming in 2000. Initially falling under the purview of the Ministry of Education, it now operates under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, working through NGOs nationwide. Presently, 290 JSSs function in 26 States and 7 Union Territories, annually benefiting approximately 400,000 individuals, with women constituting 85% of recipients. Governed by respective Boards of Management sanctioned by the Government of India, the scheme aims to deliver vocational skills informally to individuals aged 15-45, prioritizing women, SC, ST, minorities, and other marginalized segments, with a focus on underserved areas and populations lacking adequate infrastructure and resources.
Cause Area
Programs
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Educational Courses
The courses provided by JSS encompass both technical expertise and employability skills, equipping beneficiaries with the necessary competencies for self-employment or wage-based opportunities. The Directorate of JSS has curated job roles tailored to the needs of its clientele. Approved by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), 15 qualifications/courses aligned with NSQF levels 2 and 3 are offered. Additionally, to address local market demands, 35 NSQF-aligned courses of level 2 have been introduced for the training period of FY 2023-24. JSS now offers 50 courses across 23 sectors, reflecting local market needs and requiring 120-270 hours of domain skills knowledge and 60 hours of employability skills training.
Leadership Team
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
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Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
PR No-6076-289 of 2002-03
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VO ID / Darpan ID
OR/2016/0105699
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
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