The Jal Urja Mitra Skill Development Programme is designed with the objective to develop skilled and employable workforce (Jal Urja Mitras) catering to the needs of Small Hydro Projects as below:
- The Jal Urja Mitras should be able to perform the jobs related to Operation and maintenance of a small hydro projects of all type (Run of River, Canal fall based and Dam toe)
- The Jal Urja Mitras should be capable to take positions as SHP technicians as well as other supervisory and managerial posts at later stage.
- Jal Urja Mitras should be capable of taking assignments as entrepreneurs for self-employment with small units.