Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Non-Formal Vocational Training
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) scheme gives vocational skills in a non-formal way to non-literates, neo-literates, school dropouts and other disadvantaged people aged 15 to 45. It began in March 1967 as Shramik Vidyapeeth and moved from the Education Ministry to the Skill Development Ministry in July 2018.
In one line: skills at the doorstep for those the formal system misses, run by NGOs with full Government grants.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Started | March 1967 (Shramik Vidyapeeth) |
| Moved to MSDE | July 2018 |
| Age group | 15 to 45 |
| Run by | NGOs with 100% Government grants |
| Centres | 290 in 26 States and 7 UTs |
| Reach | About 4 lakh people a year, 83% women |
Priority groups
Women, SC, ST, OBC and minorities, in rural areas and low-income urban areas, with minimum infrastructure and training at the doorstep.
Possible exam questions
- What role can non-formal skilling play in women's economic participation?
- How should skilling reach people with little formal education?
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