Tamil Nadu Government has now made a new announcement in favour of GIG Workers of the state. In their new announcement, they have doubled the Accident Insurance coverage up to Rs.10 lakhs, and the new skill training program has also started, in which all the registered GIG workers will get training for overseas Jons. The name of this program is Vettri Karangal Scheme.
- Accidental Insurance Coverage amount doubled to Rs.10 lakhs for Registered GIG Workers.
- Skill Training Program with the title Vettri Karangal was also launched.
- International Skill Training will be provided to Registered Construction workers for Overseas Jobs.
Vettri Karangal Scheme
The Labour Welfare Minister, Mr J Mohamed Farvas, announced this new training program for the construction workers. Under this program, only registered construction workers will be trained by the state government to get jobs according to their skills. The same program is implemented all over the state with its official name “Vettri Karangal Scheme”.
In this scheme, a total of 1000 construction workers are going to be covered, and then the government will provide them international skill training. After getting the international skill training, they will all be eligible to get jobs abroad or be ready for overseas employment. To know the process, eligibility and duration of training, read my latest blog today on Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu GIG Workers Training Scheme
| Scheme Name | Vettri Karangal |
| Complete Name | Ayalagam Sellum Tamil Nadu Kattumana Vettri Karangal |
| Beneficiaries | Registered GIG Workers |
| Department | Labour Welfare Department of the state |
| Total construction workers covered | 1,000 |
| Benefits Given | International Skill Training and Foreign Language Training |
| Motive to Launch | To provide them Overseas employment opportunity |
Objective of scheme
It is automatically known that after getting the international skill training and foreign language training, they will all be eligible to get jobs abroad. This is the time when the government self come with them to provide them with overseas employment opportunities. So the main objective of this scheme is to improve their work skills, and then, after getting jobs abroad, they also enhance their livelihood.
Highlights of the International Skill Training Program of Tamil Nadu
- To scale up the skills of the construction workers, this international skill training will be given to the construction workers.
- Only 1000 registered construction workers will be eligible to get International skill training under the TN Vettri Karangal Scheme.
- But in this scheme, as part of the program, other 50,000 registered construction workers also get 7 days of training in masonry, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical work, painting, etc.
- During their 7-day training, they also received Rs.800 from the government as compensation for wage loss.
Benefits Given Under Scheme
- Once the registered worker of the state get this International skill training under the Vettri Karangal scheme, they are all eligible to get overseas employment and earn more for their families.
- Apart from other 50,000 workers also get skill-up training for 7 days, and during this time they also get compensation for wage loss, which is Rs.800/-.
- The accident insurance coverage is also enhanced for GIG workers, which is up to Rs.10 Lakhs.
- Apart from the above, the government is also going to bear the interest on the bank loan which is taken by the 1,000 GIG workers to purchase the e-bikes.
- Temporary Shelters also be made by the Government with basic amenities in the same place for the migrant workers in metropolitan areas like Chennai and Coimbatore.
- The 50 facilitation centres will also be set up by the government in the location which are near the workers.
Features of scheme
- International Job Placement: The government set the target to provide training to 1000 registered GIG workers and prepare them for international Job Placement.
- Language and Skill Training: To scale up the skills of the workers, the government provide them with special skill and language training.
- Fund allocated: To run this training program, the state government also allocated funds of Rs.15 Crore.
Eligibility Required
To get the benefits under the Vettri Karangal Scheme, you need to qualify for the eligibility conditions of the scheme.
- All permanent residents of Tamil Nadu state.
- The citizen must be a valid and active registration members of the TNCWWB (Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board).
- The age of the construction workers must be between 18 and 60 years.
- The workers can be active as manual or construction workers.
- Must have experience in work and have at least 90 days of work experience in the last 12 months.
- You must not come in any of the organized sector social security scheme.
For Overseas Training
- 1000 workers will be selected who have work experience in the same construction trade.
- Who are interested and willing to understand and get training in a foreign language.
- Workers must also have a valid Indian passport.
Required Documents List
| Employment certificate |
| 90 days of work experience given by your employer or contractor |
| Your Age proof, like a school certificate or birth certificate |
| For personal identification, your Voter Card and Aadhaar Card. |
| Smart Ration Card of Family |
| Nominee Documents |
| Bank account details of the worker showing account number and IFSC Code. |
| Recent clicked photograph |
| Medical Fitness certificate of the worker to get a visa for Overseas Jobs |
| Indian Valid Passport |
| Identity card issued by the Board |
TN Vettri Karangal Scheme: Apply For Training
- The online application process is maintained by the TNCWWB Board of the Tamil Nadu state through their official portal.
- Need to visit the official TNUWWB Portal.
- Now, using your Registered mobile number and your labour registration number, log in using the Worker Login link.
- Now check your Registration Status; if Active, then apply; if not, then renew the same.
- Then visit the scheme section available on the portal, and here you will get the active scheme list, like Vettri Karangal Scheme.
- Now select the scheme name, i.e. Domestic skill training or Overseas special skill training.
- Need to upload all the relevant documents and submit after previewing the form.
- Then document verification will be done by the government, and then selected workers will get training as per their need.
FAQ
The selection of the worker made according to their interest, and verification is done according to the documents submitted by them.
Yes, you can obtain the form from the concerned department office, fill and then submit it along with the documents.
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