Why in news?

• The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the launch of a scheme to ensure temporary employment to the youths from the economically weaker sections (EWS) in the urban areas.

Yuva Swabhiman Yojana:

• The Scheme would guarantee 100 days of employment every year to the EWS youths.
• During their employment, youths would be given skills training of their choice, so that they can take benefits of the available job opportunities.
• While those in rural areas get employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the urban poor youth are left out.
• This scheme will effectively cover them.