Government's flagship programme, ‘Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu', has predictably generated lot of excitement among job aspirants but there is not much of a thrill in the old city.
In fact there is little awareness about the government's pet project of providing 15.35 lakh jobs in government and private sector.
A good number of educated youth have got themselves registered under the scheme but a majority seem unsure.
“Despite assurances, government is not able to provide a simple ration card and how can we expect it to provide so many jobs,” wonders Mahboob Basha, a student, echoing the views of many others.
Poor publicity
While the cyber cafes are crowded with boys and girls seeking minority scholarships, those making an online registration for RYK are few. Youth who are on the social networking sites are aware about the scheme but a large number of youngsters are in the dark. Poor publicity for the Chief Minister's ambitious scheme is the reason.
“Government ought to publicise the RYK scheme through TV channels and newspaper ads,” says Prof. Ansari, president, Minorities Rights Protection Committee. Since the government intends to provide 50 per cent of jobs for minorities and weaker sections, it should give wide publicity to the scheme, he says.
A common complaint is difficulty in opening of the website www.ryk.cgg.gov.in. “With great difficulty I could register my name. But the website did not open when my sister wanted to apply”, said Ahmed Ali, a B.Sc graduate from Karwan.
Address entry problem
Another problem being faced is address entry. Applications are getting rejected when certain municipal ward numbers like 16, 17, 18, 19 are keyed in, it is said.
The wards 16 to 23 cover areas like Malakpet, Yakutpura, Chandrayangutta, Bahadurpura and Charminar. “Students from these areas are facing problems in registering their names. Government should look into this matter”, said Amjadullah Khan, MBT corporator.
‘Siasat' Urdu daily has taken an initiative to create awareness about the scheme. At least 5,000 students have registered their names through its effort in the last few days.
Efforts are also on to train the minority youth for jobs in police, CRPF and teaching jobs.
The Hyderabad Zakat and Charitable Trust of Ghyasuddin Babu Khan are also doing its bit to help the minority youth get a pie of the job cake.
