Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Latest News
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.
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
Last updated on August, 2026
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