Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is facing irregularities and corruption issues in its implementation.

About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship outcome-based skill development scheme launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Objective: The scheme aims to provide large-scale, short-term skill training to Indian youth to enhance their employability and livelihood opportunities.
Implementation: It is implemented under the Skill India Mission through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
Current Phase: PMKVY 4.0 (FY 2022–23 onwards) functions as a Central Sector Scheme emphasising new-age skills like AI, robotics, and data analytics, while mandating On-the-Job Training (OJT).
Training Components:
- Short-Term Training (STT): Offers National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)-aligned courses for school dropouts and unemployed youth.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Certifies informal skills of existing workers with industry-recognised credentials.
- Special Projects: Provides customised training for marginalised groups, aspirational districts, and emerging job sectors.
Achievements: PMKVY has trained over 1.64 crore youth, with 45% of beneficiaries being women and a significant share from the SC, ST, and OBC categories.