The Department of Minority Affairs and Waqf, Rajasthan is dedicated to the welfare and development of the minority communities in Rajasthan, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and Parsis. The department focuses on socio-economic empowerment, education, skill development, and preserving the cultural heritage of minorities in the state
Department of Minority Affairs and Waqf, Government of Rajasthan
Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Bhasha Dakshta avam Sampreshan Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Department of Minority Affairs and Waqf recognized the importance of multilingual skills in today’s globalised world and decided to equip the minority communities of Rajasthan with the foreign language proficiency skills, enhancing their confidence and job readiness.
For the economic empowerment of the minority community in Rajasthan, developing language proficiency and communication skills was crucial, particularly for securing respectable employment in tourism, hospitality, international trade, translation services, and cultural exchange programs, as well as those seeking employment opportunities abroad especially in Middle Eastern countries, thereby supporting economic empowerment and job readiness. But such opportunities were lacking in various government schemes aimed at upliftment of minority community. Department of Minority Affairs and Waqf, Government of Rajasthan (GoR) signed MoU with Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL) for this initiative / scheme for addressing this gap and providing trainings in English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, etc to minority community.
Scheme Start Date: - Financial Year 2023-24
Scheme Status: - Ongoing
Capacity Building / Skills imparted:
RKCL’s foreign language trainings imparted under this initiative are based on the global language proficiency frameworks like CEFR which stands for the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. CEFR or equivalent frameworks are used worldwide for educational and professional purposes, helping learners, educators, and employers assess language proficiency. All the trainings also integrated cultural insights and practical applications to ensure well-rounded language acquisition.
This initiative has not only empowered the minority youth with language proficiency but also opens doors to new career opportunities in a rapidly globalizing job market.
Looking ahead, RKCL plans to expand this initiative across other government departments to further enhance its service offerings and reach more individuals, helping them acquire the skills needed to thrive in a multilingual world.
| Skill Areas | Course | Description |
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| Communication Skills | Foreign Language Training | CEFR (Common European Framework for Reference of Languages) based language proficiency trainings in popular languages like German, French, Spanish, Arabic, English, etc. |
Beneficiary Details
Approx. 700 candidates trained in English, German, French, Spanish and Arabic languages
Scheme Coverage
All Districts of Rajasthan for English Language, Divisional HQs for all other Foreign Languages depending upon batch formation
Highlight of the Scheme
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The Training under the scheme is conducted at selected RKCL’s IT Gyan Kendras situated at District / Divisional HQ based on the interest shown by applicants in a particular language.
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Presently, minority candidates can choose to get training at their preferred centers in any of the following languages:
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a.English
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b.German
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c.French
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d.Spanish
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e.Arabic
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f.Japanese
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g.Chinese
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h.Etc.
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The Application Process is completely End-to-End Online / Paperless, and applicants can apply from anywhere and anytime during the application invitation duration.
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JanAadhaar-based application process fetches individual details automatically, avoiding not only human typing errors but also saving time by pre-filled authenticated information from the department. Therefore, no document scrutiny is required for the pre-filled information.
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Merit-Based Selection Process is used for selecting beneficiaries under the scheme. The department has defined the Target Group of beneficiaries, and selection is made on the basis of a merit logic decided by the department.
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Eligible candidates also receive a stipend from the government upon training completion.
Unique Services for Scheme Success
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Every student is provided study material in the form of books.
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For English Language, every beneficiary gets login access to RKCL’s Learning Management System (LMS).
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Regular classes are conducted by qualified faculty/mentors appointed by RKCL.
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Biometric attendance is taken during the training sessions.
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Beneficiaries can submit online feedback regarding the training.
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District Minority Officers visit ITGKs during the training to monitor the scheme.
