Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

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Recently, the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) pulled up the government over its flagship skilling programme the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).

About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

• It is a skill development programme launched by the government of India in 2015.
• It aims to empower the youth of India to engage in industry relevant skill training and secure a better livelihood.
• Implementing Agency: It is being implemented by the National Skill Development Corporations in partnership with multiple stakeholders.

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Eligibility Criteria of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

• Age Limit: Candidates aged 14 to 35 years are generally eligible for PMKVY training programs.
• Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens to qualify for the scheme.
• Educational Qualifications: PMKVY caters to individuals from diverse educational backgrounds, including those without formal education.
• Employment Status: Priority is given to unemployed or underemployed individuals to enhance their employability.
• Aadhar Card: An Aadhar card is often a mandatory requirement for applying to PMKVY programs.

Features of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

• Industry experts are consulted regularly in order to ensure that updated skill training is provided according to industry demands. 
• Short term training courses make it easy for people to acquire new skills within a short period of time. 
• Recognition to Prior Learning is also acknowledged through certification without undergoing the same training. 
• The scheme also aims to provide placement assistance for all the candidates trained in a certain skill.

Source: TH