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The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme, an initiative under the Skill India Programme, is effectively providing skill training through non-formal means with full financial support from the Government of India. Targeting non-literates, and school dropouts between ages 15-45, it is focused on enhancing self-employment opportunities, particularly for women and marginalized
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is organizing a two-day Jan Shikshan Sansthan Zonal Conference and a Stakeholder Consultation in Pune on January 19-20, 2026. The conference will focus on reviewing the progress and refining the implementation of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan Scheme, which provides vocational training to
Jan Shikshan Sansthan
As of the financial year 2025-26, there are 293 operational Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) across India, with significant numbers in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is establishing new JSSs, focusing on underdeveloped areas. The budget for the JSS scheme for this year is