Arunachal Pradesh Government launched Chief Minister’s Paryatan Shiksha Yojana to give a boost to tourism and the development of the industry by empowering local youth with training. Given the growing requirement for skilled talent in the tourism and hospitality sector, this program sponsors students for pursuing different hospitality, catering, food production courses, and the like. The scheme will help enhance the quality of the Arunachal Pradesh tourism sector by providing the trained personnel.
Benefits:
- Sponsorship for studying and enrolling in various tourism-related courses.
- 8 students will be sponsored for a B.Sc. (Hospitality and Catering) course at an institute recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for a 3-year degree program.
- 25 students will be sponsored for Diploma courses (1.5 years) in five demand-driven categories offered by the Food Craft Institute, Nagaon, Assam, affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
- Courses available for sponsorship include:
- B.Sc. (Hospitality and Catering)
- Diploma in Food Production
- Food & Beverage Service
- Front Office Management
- Housekeeping
- Bakery & Confectionaries
Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- For the B.Sc. (Hospitality and Hotel Administration) course:
- Must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) in any stream.
- For Diploma Courses in tourism or hospitality:
- Must have passed Class X or Class XII (or equivalent) in any stream.
- For Postgraduate Diploma in tourism or hospitality-related subjects:
- Must have a graduate degree in any stream.
- The sponsorship is only for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The merit list will be based on the percentage of marks obtained.
Application Process Offline :
Documents Required:
- Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
- 2 recent passport-sized photographs
- Class X & XII Marksheet (or equivalent)
- ST/PRC Certificate
- Any other documents as required by the District Tourism Officer during the selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: Under what aim does the scheme operate?
A1: Local young people in the tourist and hospitality sector should be trained so they have chances to help Arunachal Pradesh’s tourism sector flourish.
Q2: Starting this program has which department?
A2: This programme has been started by Arunachal Pradesh’s Department of Tourism under government.
Q3: Which courses within the plan are available?
A3: Courses cover front office management, housekeeping, bakery and confectionery, B.Sc. (Hospitality and Catering), Diploma in Food Production, Food & Beverage Service.
Q4: The B.Sc. (Hospitality and Catering) course lasts what length?
A4: Three years make up the B.Sc. (Hospitality and Catering) course.
Q5: For what length is the Diploma course?
A5: The Diploma course runs 1.5 years.
Q6: For the B.Sc. course, how many state-sponsored candidates are expected?
There will be sponsorship of eight students for the B.Sc. (Hospitality and Catering) course.
Q7: For the Diploma course, how many State sponsored students?
A7: 25 students will get sponsors for the Diploma course.
Q8: What advantage exists in the scheme?
A8: Full sponsorship for courses in tourism and hospitality will assist the sector grow and provide local young people employment possibilities.
Q9: Who qualifies to apply?
A9: Only students from scheduled tribes who live permanently in Arunachal Pradesh and satisfy academic requirements are qualified.
Q10: Are Arunachal Pradesh citizens alone eligible for this scheme?
A10: The plan is only for Arunachal Pradesh’s permanent citizens.
Q11: The scheme’s beneficiary will be chosen how?
A11: Following a merit list produced from application marks, selection will rely on the District Tourism Officer’s interview.
Q12: How may I take use of the scheme?
A12: Interested candidates have to attend the District Tourism Office following the publication of the advertisement and turn in the necessary application and documentation.