In just three days after the State Government launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Engineer-Contractor Yojana, 1, 666 online applications have been received under the scheme. The Public Works Department had launched online application process from September 2.
Under scheme, engineers holding degree in any stream of engineering can apply. Online application can be uploaded on Public Works Department’s website www.mppwd.gov.in. Terms for eligibility are also available on the website. It is noteworthy that 500 young engineers will be imparted training in the first phase of Mukhyamantri Yuva Engineer-Contractor Yojana.
Candidates must be domiciles of Madhya Pradesh. A candidate can apply only within 3 years after securing degree. Selection of candidates will be done through lottery if their number exceeds prescribed number. State Government’s service recruitment rules and reservation quota for SC, SC and women will be complied in candidates’ selection.
During training, each trainee engineer will be given Rs 5000 per month honorarium. Additional Rs 2000 per month will be given during field training. As per terms and conditions of tender, trained young engineer-contractors can also be associated with established contractors through sub-letting. They can take independent contracts after gaining experience.
Following training, young engineers will be registered in C Category of State Government’s Centralised Registration System, but for contracts of electricity department, requirement of contractors’ registration in A and B categories under provisions of Madhya Pradesh Anupalan Mandal (Vidyut) Vinimiyan 1960 will remain unchanged. Under the scheme, candidates can avail loans upto Rs 25 lakh each.