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'''Desh Ke Mentor''' is a programme started by the [[Government of Delhi]] with the main objective of connecting voluntary [[Mentorship|mentors]] with students of classes IX to XII of [[Delhi]] [[State school|Government schools]] and nurturing them in [[education]] and [[Career counseling|career guidance]]. The mentors from various [[professional]] and [[Academy|academic]] backgrounds will be assigned a set of students to be trained in 2 to 6 months based on their gender and personal interests. Mentors are required to allot a weekly time of 10 minutes to train the students. The programme is expected to benefit nine [[lakh]] students each year.

== History and objective ==

Desh Ke Mentor programme was launched by Government of Delhi in October'2021 with the idea of connecting students of classes IX to XII of Delhi government schools<ref name="dm ref2">{{cite news |last1=Arora |first1=Sumit |title=Arvind Kejriwal launches 'Desh Ke Mentor' Programme |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/arvind-kejriwal-launches-desh-ke-mentor-programme/ |access-date=31 January 2022 |publisher=adda247 |date=12 October 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref> with volunteers who chose to be mentors after fulfilling the eligibility criteria for the same.<ref name="dm ref1">{{cite news |title=Explained: Why NCPCR sought suspension of Delhi govt's Desh ke Mentor programme |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/delhi-desh-ke-mentor-controversy-explained-7724352/ |access-date=31 January 2022 |publisher=The Indian Express |date=16 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref> The programme is designed to facilitate young students with guidance on higher education and career choices and preparing them for various entrance exams and also teaching them on handling various pressures.<ref name="dm ref2" /><ref name="dm ref10">{{cite news |last1=Oberoi |first1=Pragatti |title=Delhi Government launches 'Desh ke Mentor' for guiding students on Career Choices |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/education/article/delhi-government-launches-desh-ke-mentor-for-guiding-students-on-career-choices/822982 |access-date=31 January 2022 |publisher=timesnownews.com |date=12 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Under the programme each mentor will be assigned 4 students based on their gender and skills in respective areas.

[[Bollywood actor]] [[Sonu Sood]] is chosen as [[Brand ambassador|Brand Ambassador]]. Various famous personalities like Olympian Ravi Dahiya, Singer [[Palash Sen]], RJ Adi and Comedian Saloni Gaur were present during launch of the programme and interacted with students. Anyone can participate in the initiative launched by Directorate of Education under "Youth For Education" programme by giving a missed call on 7500040004 and downloading "Desh Ke Mentor" app.<ref name="dm ref4">{{cite news |title=Delhi CM launches 'Desh Ke Mentors' programme |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-cm-launches-desh-ke-mentors-programme-101633975509671.html |access-date=31 January 2022 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=11 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="dm ref5">{{cite news |title=Desh Ke Mentor App - Delhi Govt School Students to Get Career Guidance |url=https://sarkariyojana.com/desh-ke-mentor-app-delhi/ |access-date=31 January 2022 |publisher=sarkariyojana.com |date=20 January 2022}}</ref>

Till January 2022, around 1,74,000 students have been mentored by 44000 mentors, among whom 500 members are from [[Indian Institutes of Technology|Indian Institute of Technology]] and [[Indian Institutes of Management|Indian Institute of Management]] and 15,600 members are doing graduation or Doctors in Philosophy from reputed educational Institutes and around 7500 mentors are working in top posts of reputed organisations.<ref name="dm ref8">{{cite news |title=1,74,000 Students Mentored Under Delhi Government's "Desh Ke Mentor" Programme: Report |url=https://www.ndtv.com/education/174000-students-mentored-under-delhi-governments-desh-ke-mentor-programme-report |access-date=31 January 2022 |publisher=NDTV.com |date=14 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

== Mentor selection and requirements ==

Following are the requirements of Mentor under this programme:<ref name="dm ref3">{{cite news |title=All You Need to Know About Delhi Govt's 'Desh Ke Mentor' Programme |url=https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/all-you-need-to-know-about-delhi-govts-desh-ke-mentor-programme-4313711.html |access-date=31 January 2022 |publisher=News18 |date=12 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

* Through an Desh ke Mentor app created by Saarathi, in collaboration with the [[Delhi Technological University]] team, anyone in the age group of 18 to 35 years can register themselves.
* Fill the details on date of birth, educational qualification, nature of profession, work experiences in various organisation and sign with undertaking.
* Students connected with mentors on mutual interest basis.
* Mentorship includes regular contact over phone for two months to be extended to four months on optional basis.
* Mentors to complete a brief ‘psychometry test’ on a set of questions.
* On completion of registration based on mentors gender and interests, set of students are assigned.
* Each mentor to schedule weekly time of 10 minutes for the students allotted to them.
* Mentorship programme to run from two to six months. Initial two months are based on compulsory module and remaining four months to be optional.
* Mentors to be from various professional and academic backgrounds.
* Each mentor will be allotted 5 to 10 students categorised on gender and skill requirements of students.

== Concerns ==

Desh Ke Mentor faces following concerns from [[National Commission for Protection of Child Rights]] (NCPCR):<ref name="dm ref1" /><ref name="dm ref6">{{cite news |title=Pause 'Desh Ke Mentor' scheme for sake of student safety, child rights body tells Delhi govt |url=https://theprint.in/india/education/pause-desh-ke-mentor-scheme-for-sake-of-student-safety-child-rights-body-tells-delhi-govt/802625/ |access-date=31 January 2022 |publisher=ThePrint |date=13 January 2022}}</ref>

* Concerns on child abuse and safety after assigning to mentors.
* Concerns on lack of police verification of mentors.
* Concerns on Psychometric Test authenticity.
* Concerns on child abuse through phone.
* Even after parental consent, child safety is in responsibility of Delhi Government.

== Safeguards ==

Following protective measures which are already included in the program:<ref name="dm ref7">{{cite news |title=Delhi govt adds new features to Desh Ke Mentor programme - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/delhi-govt-adds-new-features-to-desh-ke-mentor-programme/articleshow/89000545.cms |access-date=31 January 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=19 January 2022}}</ref>

* Gender is the primary criteria. Hence female students will get female mentors only and male students will get male mentors.
* All Mentors will be verified via Aadhaar Verification System of UIDAI.
* All Conversation between student and their mentor will be recorded and audited periodically.
* All numbers will be masked, hence no sharing of Student / Mentors numbers. All calls will go through centralized IVR number.
* Psychometric tests designed by qualified professionals and team of professors.
* Respective police stations will do mandatory verification of mentors (In case of any suspicion).
* Offline meeting of mentor and students not allowed.
* Personal details of mentors and students will not be made public at any cost.
* Stringent safeguard mechanism system included in app. Robust grievance redressal system for students.

== See also ==

* [[Government School]]s

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://deshkementor.com/ Official Website]


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