Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The objective of this Skill Certification scheme is to enable Indian youth to take up industry relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. Individuals with prior experience are also assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0)

PMKVY 4.0 will be implemented between 2022-26 with a strong emphasis on making the programme candidate centric by creating an enabling ecosystem to meet the aspirations and emerging sectoral needs.

• To promote an enabling ecosystem for youths to get skilled and choose a career path.
• To create a platform for both demand and supply side by making the existing skilling eco-system more flexible, swift, and geared to meet the emerging demand.
• To effectively meet the demand and supply through a process overhauling by promoting technology-driven ecosystem, innovative financing, and digitalization. 

PMKVY 4.0 will offer three types of training viz. Short-Term Training, Recognition of Prior Learning and Special Projects.

PMKVY 3.0

With an aim to empower country’s youth and continue the journey of Skill India Mission in building India as the skill capital of the world, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the third phase of its flagship scheme — Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) on 15 January 2021. 

The focus of PMKVY 3.0 (2020-21) has been shifted from supply-based approach to demand-based approach. In the wake of disruption caused by COVID-19 and resultant impact on livelihood, the scheme (PMKVY 3.0) will give major focus on upskilling/reskilling with a focus on future skills (industry 4.0) courses to increase productivity of existing workforce and provide online/digital mode of training for wider coverage.

About Scheme - PMKVY 2.0

• This is the flagship scheme for skill training of youth to be implemented by the new Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The scheme intended to cover10 million youth during the period 2016 -2020. The PMKVY 2.0 was formally closed on July 30, 2022
• Under this Scheme, Training and Assessment fees are completely paid by the Government.
• Skill training would be done based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards.

Eligible Beneficiaries

In line with the scheme objectives, the scheme is applicable to any candidate of Indian nationality who:

• Short term training - Candidates looking for fresh skilling, re-skill/upskill, students in Schools/ HEIs and other educational Institutes, School dropouts, out-of-education candidates, etc. 
• Recognition of Prior Learning - Individuals with prior learning experience or skills and willing to get assessed and certified with focus largely on individuals engaged in unregulated sectors. Special focus may be given to rural artisans, women, jail inmates, inmates of juvenile homes, members of the transgender and beggars communities, etc. 
• Indian national possessing valid Aadhaar and a Aadhaar linked bank account 
• Age group : 15 - 45 years 
• Geographical coverage : Pan India with priority to aspirational, backward (districts will low skill index), border, tribal and Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts.

For more information, contact Call Centre Number : 088000 - 55555, Timing : 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, or write to pmkvy@nsdcindia.org .

Key components

1. Short Term Training
   The Short Term Training imparted at PMKVY Training Centres (TCs) is expected to benefit candidates of Indian nationality who are either school/college dropouts or unemployed. Apart from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), TCs shall also impart training in Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial and Digital Literacy. Duration of the training varies per job role, ranging between 150 and 300 hours. Upon successful completion of their assessment, candidates shall be provided placement assistance by Training Partners (TPs). Under PMKVY, the entire training and assessment fees are paid by the Government. Payouts shall be provided to the TPs in alignment with the Common Norms. Trainings imparted under the Short Term Training component of the Scheme shall be NSQF Level 5 and below.
2. Recognition of Prior Learning
   Individuals with prior learning experience or skills shall be assessed and certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of the Scheme. RPL aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the NSQF. Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs), such as Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) or any other agencies designated by MSDE/NSDC, shall be incentivized to implement RPL projects in any of the three Project Types (RPL Camps, RPL at Employers Premises and RPL centres). To address knowledge gaps, PIAs may offer Bridge Courses to RPL candidates.
3. Special Projects
   The Special Projects component of PMKVY envisages the creation of a platform that will facilitate trainings in special areas and/or premises of Government bodies, Corporates or Industry bodies, and trainings in special job roles not defined under the available Qualification Packs (QPs)/National Occupational Standards (NOSs). Special Projects are projects that require some deviation from the terms and conditions of Short Term Training under PMKVY for any stakeholder. A proposing stakeholder can be either Government Institutions of Central and State Government(s)/Autonomous Body/Statutory Body or any other equivalent body or corporates who desire to provide training to candidates.
4. Kaushal and Rozgar Mela
   Social and community mobilisation is extremely critical for the success of PMKVY. Active participation of the community ensures transparency and accountability, and helps in leveraging the cumulative knowledge of the community for better functioning. In line with this, PMKVY assigns special importance to the involvement of the target beneficiaries through a defined mobilisation process. TPs shall conduct Kaushal and Rozgar Melas every six months with press/media coverage; they are also required to participate actively in National Career Service Melas and on-ground activities.
5. Placement Guidelines
   PMKVY envisages to link the aptitude, aspiration, and knowledge of the skilled workforce it creates with employment opportunities and demands in the market. Every effort thereby needs to be made by the PMKVY TCs to provide placement opportunities to candidates, trained and certified under the Scheme. TPs shall also provide support to entrepreneurship development.
6. Monitoring Guidelines
   To ensure that high standards of quality are maintained by PMKVY TCs, NSDC and empaneled Inspection Agencies shall use various methodologies, such as self-audit reporting, call validations, surprise visits, and monitoring through the Skills Development Management System (SDMS). These methodologies shall be enhanced with the engagement of latest technologies.

Implementation

• The scheme would be implemented through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
• In addition, Central / State Government affiliated training providers would also be used for training under the scheme.
• All training providers will have to register on the SMART portal before being eligible for participating under this scheme.
• Training would include soft skills, personal grooming, behavioral change for cleanliness, good work ethics.
• Sector Skill Councils and the State Governments would closely monitor skill training that will happen under PMKVY.

Related Resources

1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) - Scheme Guidelines
2. Becoming a Training partner under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
3. Locate NSDC Training Centres

Source: PMKVY website