Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Marks a Decade of Impact

A milestone in India’s skill development journey

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Marks a Decade of Impact: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) has completed 10 years since its launch in 2015 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It was introduced to promote skill training across the country and enhance employability among youth. Over the years, it has emerged as a flagship initiative under the Skill India Mission.

PMKVY 4.0 and its integration

Currently in its fourth phase, PMKVY 4.0 has been integrated into the Central Sector Scheme of Skill India. It works in coordination with:

• Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS): Provides financial assistance for apprentice stipends.
• Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Offers vocational training to non-literates, neo-literates, and school dropouts.

Static GK fact: Skill India Mission was launched in 2015 with the objective of training over 40 crore people in different skills by 2022.

Types of training under PMKVY

PMKVY offers three major training categories:

• Short-Term Training (STT): Structured courses aligned with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Certifies skills already acquired by individuals through informal means.
• Special Projects: Tailored training programs for marginalized groups, remote areas, and emerging job roles.

Inclusive outreach and social empowerment

PMKVY has trained over 1.63 crore youth since its inception. It ensures inclusive development by targeting special communities:

• Bru-tribe members in Tripura
• Prison inmates in Assam and Manipur
• 70% women participation under the PANKH initiative

Additionally, the scheme has enabled 45% women participation and significant outreach among SCs, STs, and OBCs.

Static GK Tip: The Bru tribe is an indigenous community from Northeast India, mainly residing in Tripura and Mizoram.

Focusing on a future-ready workforce

PMKVY 4.0 places strong emphasis on new-age skills like:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Robotics
• 5G Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Green Hydrogen
• Drone technology

Static GK fact: India is expected to have a skilled workforce surplus by 2030, especially in the technology and digital sectors.

Design principles guiding PMKVY 4.0

The fourth phase of the scheme is shaped by modern strategies:

• Strengthening industry connect and on-the-job training
• Promoting entrepreneurship
• Digitalizing the training ecosystem
• Building a national pool of assessors and trainers
• Prioritizing new-age skills and future employment sectors

Cultural preservation through skill upgradation

Apart from modern jobs, PMKVY also supports traditional artisans. Projects in Nagaland and Jammu & Kashmir have focused on upskilling weavers and craftsmen, ensuring cultural continuity alongside economic empowerment.

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