Swavalambi Chhattisgarh Scheme
About Swavalambi Chhattisgarh Scheme
GGV Swavalambi Chhattisgarh Scheme (GSCS)
Empowering Youth through Innovation and Enterprise
Introduction
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), serving a vibrant community of 10,000+ students and 1,000+ faculty across 33 departments, proudly hosts 22 schemes for student and staff welfare. Among them, the Swavalambi Chhattisgarh Scheme (GSCS), launched on 22 May 2022, promotes entrepreneurship and livelihood among youth.
Uplifting Youth through Skill Development is our Motto
Objectives
- Empower youth with market-relevant skills for self-sufficiency.
- Promote entrepreneurship by supporting micro and small enterprises.
- Foster economic sustainability and job creation across Chhattisgarh.
- Enhance employability with sector-specific knowledge and tools.
- Stimulate rural and urban development through local enterprise.
Services Offered
- Skill Development Programs: Short-term training modules.
- Financial Support: Loans, seed grants, microfinancing.
- Business Incubation: Mentorship, workspace, GGVIB access.
- Product Marketing: Online/offline sales support.
- Networking: Industry linkages & investor-pitching events.
Volunteer Engagement
- Workshop Facilitators: Faculty and industry professionals.
- Mentorship Programs: Alumni & entrepreneurs guiding participants.
- Community Outreach: Student volunteers promote awareness.
Activities and Outreach
Major Activities
- Workshops on bamboo art, mushroom cultivation, herbal products, bakery science.
- Digital literacy and e-commerce sessions.
- Collaborations with local colleges and training centers.
Products Developed
- Bamboo & wood art crafts
- Herbal ayurvedic products
- Biofertilizers and biopesticides
- Handmade rakhis & traditional items
- Mushrooms & organic vegetables
- Bakery items (bhakri, jaggery cookies)
GSCS Implementation Statistics (as of July 2025)
| Scheme Launch Date | 22 May 2022 |
|---|---|
| Registered Students | 3,000+ |
| Enterprises Facilitated | 15,000+ new businesses |
| Students with Part-Time Income | 326 students |
| Freelancer/Startup Participation | 70+ groups and firms |
| Training Completion Rate | 82% |
| Self-Employment Growth | 25% unemployment reduction |
Impact and Outcomes
- Self-Reliance: Thousands of students gained income-generating skills.
- Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Active trainer-investor-innovator network.
- Cultural Integration: Use of traditional crafts and local knowledge.
- Gender Inclusivity: Open to all genders.
- Policy Recognition: Integrated into GGV Incubation Centre goals.
NEP 2020 Alignment
- Section 5: Competency-based education & entrepreneurial thinking.
- Section 20.3: Vocational education & skilling in higher education.
Contact Person
Prof. Harit Jha
Coordinator, GSCS
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)
+91-9826630805
Entrepreneurship is the new freedom—GSCS turns aspirations into ventures.
