One District One Product Training and Toolkit Scheme

Free skill training and tool kit distribution to youth and artisans working in notified ODOP trades of Uttar Pradesh to build capacity and self-employment skills.

The One District One Product Training and Toolkit Scheme is a skill development initiative of the Uttar Pradesh Government that provides free short-term training along with a tool kit to candidates who wish to work or start enterprises in the notified ODOP trade of their district. Training is delivered in association with ITIs, polytechnics, private skill centres, master trainers and industry associations, and covers practical skills, safety, quality standards, design, packaging and entrepreneurship basics. On successful completion of training and assessment the candidate receives a tool kit relevant to the trade, such as sewing and cutting machines, carpentry tools, blacksmith tools, pottery wheels, food processing equipment or handloom accessories, enabling immediate self-employment. Training also includes modules on Udyam registration, bank linkage, market access and use of the Nivesh Mitra portal. The scheme targets unemployed youth, school and college dropouts, women, artisans and micro-entrepreneurs across all 75 districts of the state.