The scheme “Harit Kaushal Vikas Karyakram” implemented by the Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), aims to promote sustainable and eco-friendly livelihoods through nature-based skill development. Through this scheme, free skill training is provided to farmers, students, and youth to support self-employment and prepare them for government-backed programs as master trainers.
Benefits
- Skill Development Training: Free-of-cost training in environment-related fields such as bird identification, wildlife conservation, biodiversity interpretation, and eco-tourism education.
- Self-Employment Opportunities: Empowers youth and farmers to pursue independent livelihood avenues through knowledge-based interventions.
- Government Scheme Readiness: Makes candidates eligible for roles under various central/state schemes and government-supported training projects.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant should have completed at least 10th standard.
- The applicant should be a farmer/ youth or individual seeking self-employment.
- The applicant should be below 55 years of age at the time of application.
- The applicant should have an interest in environmental and ecological training topics such as wildlife, biodiversity, or natural resource interpretation.
Application Process
Offline
- Step 1: Download the prescribed application form or request it from NIHE.
- Step 2: Fill out personal and educational details, preferred course, and declaration.
- Step 3: Affix a passport-size photo and attach self-attested documents.
- Step 4: Submit the form to the Institution or via email to: gbpihed@envis.nic.in, maheshlyf87@gmail.com, deepudun28@gmail.com.
Contact Details
Public Information Officer: Dr. S.C. Arya
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
Kosi-Katarmal, Almora-263 643, Uttarakhand, India
Phone: +91-5962-241041
Email: scarya2009@gmail.com
Documents Required
- Filled Application Form.
- Passport Size Photograph (Recent and affixed on the form).
- Any other documents as required.