Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
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GS II: Policies and Developmental Studies

What is discussed under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana?

1. What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana?
2. Key components of the scheme
3. PMKVY 1.0 (2015-2016)
4. PMKVY 2.0 (2016-2020)
5. PMKVY 1.0 (2020-2021)

Why in News?

Under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, around 3 lakhs women have been trained between 2017 and 2022.

What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana?

• Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• National Skill Development Corporation is in charge of its implementation.
• The goal of this skill certification scheme is to make it possible for young Indians to enrol in industry-relevant skill training that will improve their chances of getting a better living.
• Skill training is done based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards.

Key components of the scheme

• Short-term training
• Recognition of prior learning
• Special projects
• Kaushal and rozgar mela
• Placement assistance
• Continuous monitoring
• Standardized branding and communication

PMKVY 1.0 (2015-2016)

• PMKVY 1.0 is known as the pilot PMKVY.
• Objective:
  • To promote skill development in the nation by offering free, brief skill training.
  • To promote the engagement of local youths in local jobs by offering short-term vocational training.
  • Motivating individuals by offering financial benefits for skill certification.
• During this phase, 19.85 lakhs candidates were trained.

PMKVY 2.0 (2016-2020)

• Objective:
  • To expand into new industries, geographical areas, and to better correlate with other initia

    

    tives like MAKE IN INDIA, DIGITAL INDIA, SWATCH BHARAT, etc.

  • To motivate young people to increase their skills so that they would be more employable in light of the industrial and digital labour market need.
  • Encourage standardization of the Certification process and put in place the foundation for creating a registry of skills.
• A goal of training one crore people was set when the initiative was launched and 1.09 crore youths have been trained.
• Budget was Rs. 12,000 crore.

PMKVY 3.0 (2020-2021)

• With increasing responsibility and support from States/UTs and Districts, PMKVY 3.0 will be executed in a more decentralised manner, using the lessons learned from PMKVY 1.0 and PMKVY 2.0.
• Under the direction of State Skill Development Missions (SSDM), District Skill Committees (DSCs) will play a crucial part in bridging the skill gap and determining demand at the district level.
• In order to meet the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the new programme will place a greater emphasis on learners and trainees.
•  Objective:
  • To benefit over 08 lakh candidates in FY 2020-2021 with a budget of INR 948.90 crores targeting the youth under the age group of 15-45 years.
  • A demand-based approach lead PMKVY 3.0, which previously focused on a supply-based approach.
  • Majorly focussed on upskilling/reskilling on future skills (industry 4.0) courses to increase productivity of existing workforce and provide online/digital mode of training for wider coverage in the wake of disruption caused by COVID-19 and resultant impact on livelihood.
• Implementation through two components:
  • A Central Component that carried out by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the Directorate General of Training (DGT), and other Central Ministries agencies
  • State Component that carried out by the State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs)/relevant Departments of the States/UTs.
• Three categories of skill training offered across India:
  • Short Term Training (STT)
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Special Project (SP)

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