1. Introduction to
National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)

2. An Apex Corporation under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
PROFILE OF NSKFDC
An Apex Corporation under the Ministry of
Social Justice & Empowerment
Established under the erstwhile Section 25 of Companies Act-1956 as a Company “Not for Profit”
Working for Socio-Economic Development of Safai Karamcharis including Wastepickers, Manual Scavengers & their dependants
Incorporated on 24th January, 1997 & commenced its operations from October, 1997

3. PROFILE OF NSKFDC VISION MISSION
To strive for elimination of inhumane practice of manual scavenging and socio-economic upliftment of Safai Karamcharis/Manual Scavengers and their dependants.
VISION
To endow alternate means of livelihood to Safai Karamcharis/Manual Scavengers and their dependants to enable them live with dignity, honour and pride along with the mainstream of the Society.
MISSION

4. MANUAL SCAVENGERS (MS)
PROFILE OF NSKFDC
MANUAL SCAVENGERS (MS)
“Manual Scavenger” means a person engaged or employed by an individual or a local authority or a public or private agency, for manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of, or otherwise handling in any manner, human excreta in an insanitary latrine or in an open drain or pit into which the human excreta from insanitary latrines is disposed of, or on a railway track or in such other spaces or premises, as the Central Government or a State Government may notify, before the excreta fully decomposes in such manner as may be prescribed, and the expression “manual scavenging" shall be construed accordingly.
TARGET GROUP
SAFAI KARAMCHARI (SK)
A Safai Karamchari means a person engaged in, or employed for any sanitation work, including rag picker/wastepicker.
DEPENDANTS
Dependant means member of his/her family who is dependent on him/her & attained the age of 18 years & above for the purpose of availing loan.
18 years to 40 years at the time of completion of course for the purpose of taking benefits of Skill Development Training.

5. MANUAL SCAVENGERS/SAFAI KARAMCHARIS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
Target Group under NSKFDC Scheme
MANUAL SCAVENGERS/SAFAI KARAMCHARIS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
For identification of Manual Scavengers
State wise list of identified Manual Scavengers available on mssurvey.nic.in (Data of 13,359 Manual Scavengers has been uploaded on the website by 13 States.)
Agency(ies) for identification of Safai Karamcharis and their dependents
Local Revenue Officer
Local Municipal Officer
Cantonment Executive Officer
Railway Officers
Heads of Govt. Departments
Elected Members of Municipal Body/Pradhan of Gram Panchayats
Regional Managers of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)/Nationalized Banks
Agency for identification of Wastepickers and their Dependents
NSKFDC has written to states to confirm the agency for identification and certification of wastepickers
Karnataka has confirmed Municipal Corporation as the concerned agency and Municipal Corporation has also issued ID Cards to wastepickers
Tripura has confirmed that elected representatives will certify wastepickers

6. Training under NSKFDC Scheme
Training as per Common Norms – (including 100 hrs OJT)
Training through Sector Skill Councils and Govt. sector training institutions like CIPET, ATDC, FDDI etc.
Beneficiary to be trained only once under NSKFDC schemes
Rs. 1500/- per month (Rs. 500/- p.m. for residential training) for Safai Karamcharis and their Dependents having minimum 75% attendance on monthly basis
Rs. 3000/- per month for Manual Scavengers and their Dependents subject to their having minimum 75% attendance on monthly basis

7. Challenges with Target Group
Most MS/SK are illiterate/uneducated
Large family size – 4 to 6 childrens
Habitual of drinking/domestic violence
Prone to diseases and health issues
Lack exposure or experience of doing any work other than sanitation or labour work
Not willing to engage themselves for long hours
Very immobile – not willing to leave native place

8. Challenges with Target Group
Express doubt about outcome of training
Mainly attracted by stipend – make it a pre-condition to attend
Poor in everyday financial management
Exploited by their own community leaders
Lack of knowledge and confidence for taking up any income generating activity

9. Key Points to Keep in Mind
Candidates belong to the target group – Manual Scavenger/Safai Karamcharis, Wastepickers or their Dependents
Age of candidate is Years at the time of course completion
Trainees mobilized not beyond 5-7 Kms distance from the training centre
Candidate is willing and motivated for undergoing the course, Stipend is not the lone motive for undergoing training
Candidate selected through Selection Committee Meeting with representation of State Channelising Agency, NSKFDC, SSC and representative of NGO having worked with the target group
Training to be commenced only after obtaining necessary approval of NSKFDC

10. Key Documents to be Collected
Documents to be collected from the candidates:-
Copy of Aadhaar Card
Copy of Bank Pass Book
Documents for Educational Qualifications
Passport size Photograph
Occupation Certificate in case of Safai Karamcharis/Document establishing proof of relationship in case of dependents
In case of MS, confirmation with the website data that candidate himself/herself is a MS or and document establishing proof of relationship in case of dependents
Undertaking that candidate has not undergone/undergoing training under NSKFDC schemes

11. Steps – Pre Training
NSKFDC has signed MoA/in the process of signing MoA with Sector Skill Councils
Notional allocation given to SSCs for the FY in phased manner for mobilization of candidates from the target group of NSKFDC
SSCs to submit their proposals in the format given by NSKFDC for organizing SDTP against their notional allocation

12. Steps – Pre Training
SSCs/TIs to take action for mobilisation of candidates from the target group and call for the meeting of Selection Committee
At least five working days’ notice required
Selection Committee would consist of:
SSC and their Training Partner
District Social Welfare Officer/District level official of SCA
NSKFDC representatives
Representative of NGO having worked with the target group of NSKFDC
Minutes of selection committee meeting in the prescribed format along with list of candidates finalized and signed by the concerned authorities on the same day
Acceptance of minutes of meeting by NSKFDC

13. Steps – Pre Training Issue of Sanction Letter to SSC
Uploading of candidate details selected during the selection committee meeting in the NSKFDC portal
Requirements with regard to following met by the TP, validated & certified by the SSC, followed by request for commencement:
Qualified Trainers duly certified by the SSC hired
Infrastructure at training center as per common norms guidelines
Mandatory arrangement of live CCTV Camera & live Biometric Attendance
NSQF compliant syllabus along with course material for the mutually agreed job roles between NSKFDC and SSC

14. Steps – Pre Training Inspection of selected Training Centers by NSKFDC
Written confirmation of commencement date by NSKFDC
SSC should confirm the list of candidates having minimum 75% attendance on completion of one month of training for payment of stipend and course fee

15. Steps – During Training
Beneficiaries would need adequate motivation for getting trained
Slow learners – extra efforts required by training provider
Necessary motivation by the trainers for being regular
Stipend will only be provided twice during the training period irrespective of course duration
Soft skills like basic literacy, health and hygiene, personal grooming etc. may need to be taught.
Life Skills – Domestic harmony/Family planning/Financial Management
Job employment/job work linkages and support required – on the job training is a necessity

16. Steps – Post Training
Assessment and Certification of Trainees by the Sector Skill Councils
Job/self employment to at least 70% trainees
One month of On Job Training preferably by forming SHGs for providing them job work or small production work as per scope
Tracking & handholding of candidates for at least 6 months to facilitate Job/Self employment

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