Empowering Through Skills
Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Purulia offers a wide range of vocational training programmes that help youth, women, artisans, tribal communities, and aspiring entrepreneurs develop practical skills for employment and self-employment. Through classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and community-based learning, our courses prepare learners for sustainable livelihoods and lifelong growth.
Choose Your Career Path
Explore vocational training programmes across multiple sectors and discover the skills that match your interests, career aspirations, and entrepreneurial goals.
Apparel & Fashion
Develop professional tailoring and garment production skills for employment or self-employment.
Available Courses
- Assistant Dress Maker
- Darzi (Advanced)
- Embroidery Machine Operator
Beauty & Wellness
Build practical salon and beauty care skills for today's growing wellness industry.
Available Courses
- Beauty Care Assistant
- Assistant Hair Dresser
- Junior Nail Technician
Digital & Office Skills
Build essential computer and office management skills required for today's digital workplace and service sector.
Available Courses
- Course on Computer Concepts
- Office Assistant
- Retail Sales Assistant
Agriculture & Livelihood
Learn sustainable farming and livelihood practices that create opportunities for rural entrepreneurship and income generation.
Available Courses
- Mushroom Grower (Small Unit)
- Vermicompost Producer
- Honey Bee Farmer (Small Unit)
Electrical & Technical Trades
Gain hands-on technical skills in electrical work, plumbing, and welding to prepare for careers in the construction and technical service sectors.
Available Courses
- Helper Electric Technician
- Helper Wireman
- Assistant Welder & Technician
- Assistant Plumbing & Sanitary Work
Traditional & Artisan Skills
Preserve traditional craftsmanship while developing market-oriented skills for self-employment and artisan enterprises.
Available Courses
- Assistant Artisan – Bamboo Craft
- Assistant Jute Craft Product Maker
- Assistant Hand Embroider (Kantha, Phulkari, Zari Zardozi, etc.)
- Traditional Painting Maker – Artisan
- Fashion Jewellery (Stringing & Beading Artisan)
Food Processing
Develop practical skills in food preservation and value-added processing to start small-scale food enterprises and home-based businesses.
Available Courses
- Assistant – Fruits & Vegetable Processing and Preservation
- Basics of Papad, Pickles & Masala Powder Making
Healthcare
Acquire fundamental healthcare knowledge and wellness skills to support community health awareness and entry-level healthcare services.
Available Courses
- Foundation Course in Healthcare
- Basic Health & Wellness Skills
Training Opportunities Across Our Centres
Skill development at Jan Shikshan Sansthan is delivered through two complementary initiatives. While JSS provides district-wide vocational training across multiple sectors, the Tribal Skilling Centre focuses on livelihood-oriented programmes that empower tribal communities through specialized skill development under the DAJGUA Project.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Purulia
Government-supported vocational training programmes offered across Purulia to promote employability, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning through industry-oriented practical education.
Tribal Skilling Centre, Purulia
Government-supported vocational training programmes offered across Purulia to promote employability, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning through industry-oriented practical education.
Your Learning Journey
Every learner follows a structured pathway designed to provide practical knowledge, industry exposure, and skill certification. From registration to employment or self-employment, we support learners at every stage of their development.
Why Learn With Us?
Every learner follows a structured pathway designed to provide practical knowledge, industry exposure, and skill certification. From registration to employment or self-employment, we support We believe skill development should create real opportunities. Our learner-focused approach combines practical training, experienced instructors, government-supported programmes, and community engagement to help individuals build confident and sustainable careers.at every stage of their development.
Government Supported
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Experienced Resource Persons
Hands-on Practical Learning
Employment & Entrepreneurship Focus
Community-Based Training Centres
“The training gave me the skills and confidence to build a better future for my family.”
HIRANMOY MANDIHIRANMOY MANDIComing from a financially struggling family in Asan Boni village, Hiranmoy Mandi enrolled in the Plumbing Training Programme at the Tribal Skilling Centre to build practical skills and improve his livelihood. After completing the course, he began receiving work opportunities with the support of his trainer and gradually established himself as a skilled plumber. Today, he earns ₹9,000–₹10,000 per month, helping support his family and proving how vocational training can transform lives.
HIRANMOY MANDI
Assistant Plumbing & Sanitary Work
Manbazar-I Block, Purulia
“Learning tailoring transformed my passion into a sustainable source of income.”
Determined to become financially independent, Aarti Singh Mura joined the Assistant Dress Maker training at the Tribal Skilling Centre. After completing the programme, she started her own tailoring business by stitching garments and sourcing fabrics from Purulia town. Through her dedication and hard work, she now earns around ₹8,000 per month, supporting her family while inspiring other young women in her community to pursue skill-based livelihoods.
AARTI SINGH MURA
Assistant Dress Maker
Baghmundi Block, Purulia
“This training helped me become self-reliant and support my family with confidence.”
With limited family income and few employment opportunities, Astami Soren enrolled in the Assistant Dress Maker course at the Juri Tribal Skilling Centre. The practical training equipped her with professional tailoring skills, enabling her to establish a home-based stitching business. Today, she earns ₹3,000–₹4,000 per month, contributing to her family’s income and demonstrating how skill development can empower rural women towards self-reliance.
ASTAMI SOREN
Assistant Dress Maker
Juri Training Centre, Ayodhya Block
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about admissions, eligibility, course duration, certification, and training opportunities offered through Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Purulia.
What is Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), Purulia?
Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), Purulia is a Government of India initiative under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The institute provides vocational skill development programmes that empower youth, women, artisans, and rural communities through practical, employment-oriented training.
Who can apply for JSS training programmes?
Most training programmes are open to youth, women, school dropouts, artisans, self-help group members, unemployed individuals, and anyone interested in learning vocational skills. Eligibility may vary depending on the specific course.
Are the training programmes free?
Many programmes are conducted under government-supported schemes and are offered free of cost or at nominal charges, depending on the course and project. Please contact our office for the latest admission details.
Where are your training centres located?
Jan Shikshan Sansthan conducts training programmes through its main campus and multiple training centres across Purulia district. Training locations may vary depending on the course and project.
Do you provide certificates after completing the training?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the training programme and meet the required assessment criteria receive certificates as per the applicable programme guidelines.
What types of courses do you offer?
We offer vocational training programmes across various sectors, including Apparel & Fashion, Beauty & Wellness, Computer Skills, Technical Trades, Agriculture, Food Processing, Handicrafts, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship, and other livelihood-oriented trades.
Does JSS provide employment or self-employment support?
Our programmes are designed to improve employability and promote entrepreneurship. Depending on the course, learners receive practical guidance that helps them pursue employment opportunities or start their own income-generating activities.
How can I enroll in a training programme?
You can visit our office, contact us by phone or email, or submit an enquiry through the Contact Us page. Our team will guide you through the admission process and help you choose the most suitable training programme.
How can organizations collaborate with JSS Purulia?
Government departments, educational institutions, industries, NGOs, CSR partners, and community organizations interested in skill development initiatives are welcome to collaborate with us. Please contact our office to discuss partnership opportunities.
How can I contact Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Purulia?
You can reach us by phone, email, or by visiting our office during working hours. You may also use the Contact Us form on our website, and our team will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.