Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: Objectives and Features

For the skills development among the youth of the nation, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) was launched as a key measure to impart training based on skills to people. This skill development program is proposed to enable the youth of the nation to earn and support nation’s anti-poverty endeavors. As India has world's largest youth population, this scheme is very important for the nation. The implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is done through the National Skill Development Corporation. PMKVY is likely to impart skills training to the 24 lakh youth with total outlay of about INR 1,500 Crore.

Objectives of PMKVY:

  • To make people skilled in various areas so that they can become employable and live a decent life.
  • Providing monetary awards for skill certification by incentivizing them for skill training to boost employability and productivity.
  • Offering a monetary reward per candidate who is undergoing skill training.
  • The skill development program aims to raise productivity of existing workforce and provide training and certification as per the industry needs.

Features of PMKVY:


  • The training is provided based on the standards defined by the industry-driven bodies.
  • The skill training is provided based on assessment of skill demand.
  • The training providers will undergo the due diligence according to the guidelines.
  • Soft skill training, personal grooming and behavioral change for cleanliness are also included in training.
  • Mentoring support to the candidates is provided by the government.

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