Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation.The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. 

What is PMKVY?

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).

About 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. PMKVY 3.0 will encourage and promote skill development throughout the country to address industry needs, meet market demands and impart skills in services and in new-age job roles that have become crucial with the advent of COVID-19 pandemic. Incorporating the learnings from PMKVY 1.0 and PMKVY 2.0, PMKVY 3.0 will be implemented in a more decentralised structure with greater responsibilities and support from States/UTs and Districts. District Skill Committees (DSCs), under the guidance of State Skill Development Missions (SSDM), shall play a key role in addressing the skill gap and assessing demand at the district level. The new scheme will be more trainee and learner centric addressing the ambitions of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The scheme aims to benefit over eight (08) lakh candidates in FY 2020-2021 with a budget of INR 948.90 crores while targeting the youth under the age group of 15-45 years. The scheme will have two components — Central Component to be implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Directorate General of Training (DGT) and other agencies of the Central Ministries and the State Component to be implemented by State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs)/respective Departments of the States/UTs. Skill training will be imparted under three categories, pan-India:

• Short Term Training (STT)

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• Special Project (SP)

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.

PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 2023: Details, course list, benefits, and registration

Course list under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

• Iron and steel course

• Role-playing course

• Health care course

• Green Jobs Course

• Gems & Jewellery Course

• Furniture and Fitting Course

• Food Processing Industry Course

• Electronics course

• Construction course

• Goods and Capital Course

• Insurance, Banking and Finance Courses

• Beauty and wellness

• Automotive course

• Apparel course

• Retail course

• Power industry course

• Plumbing course

• Mining course

• Entertainment and Media Course

• Logistics Course

• Life science course

• leather course

• IT course

• Skill Council for Person with Disability Course

• Hospitality and Tourism Course

• Textiles Course

• Telecom course

• Security service course

• Rubber course

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana eligibility 

• The beneficiary must be an Indian citizen to qualify for this programme.

• This programme is limited to jobless individuals with no other source of income.

• Dropout from College or School: Applicants must have a basic understanding of Hindi and English.

• All students who dropped out of school after completing the 10th or 12th grade would be gathered and equipped with skills at one location.

Documents required for PM Skill Development Scheme 2023

• Aadhaar card of the applicant

• Identification card

• Election ID card

• Bank passbook

• Contact number

• Passport photograph

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana benefits 

• The advantages of this programme are available to 10th and 12th-grade dropouts (middle school dropouts) throughout the nation.

• In order to create job opportunities for the nation’s youth, this programme will give free training in various fields.

• The youth will get work based on their qualifications.

• The nation’s unemployed youth will get training in over 40 technical sectors, including architecture, food processing, electronics and hardware, handicrafts, furniture and fittings, gems and jewellery, and leather technology.

• Under this initiative, the national government will organise education and training programmes for young entrepreneurs over the next five years.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana benefits 

• The advantages of this programme are available to 10th and 12th-grade dropouts (middle school dropouts) throughout the nation.

• In order to create job opportunities for the nation’s youth, this programme will give free training in various fields.

• The youth will get work based on their qualifications.

• The nation’s unemployed youth will get training in over 40 technical sectors, including architecture, food processing, electronics and hardware, handicrafts, furniture and fittings, gems and jewellery, and leather technology.

• Under this initiative, the national government will organise education and training programmes for young entrepreneurs over the next five years.

PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana: Procedure to submit PMKVY operational queries

• You must first visit the official website of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

• You must follow the link for PMKVY Operational Queries on the homepage.

• Now, a separate page will appear before you on which you must input the requested information, such as your email address, phone number, etc.

• You must now click the submit button.

• This will allow you to submit operational questions.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 Grievance Redressal 

• As part of this plan, a Mechanism for Redressing Complaints will be put in place.

• The district-level grievances will be taken and addressed by the relevant authority.

• MSDE promises to address all issues that have not been handled.

Skill Development Scheme 3.0 target beneficiaries

• Citizens between the ages of 15 and 45.

• All Aadhar card holders who also have connected bank accounts in their Aadhar records

• Citizens who qualify for other considerations.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0  Training Target

• More than 220,000 individuals will get short-term training under the third stage of this programme.

• 580000 people will be given RPL training.

Skill Development Scheme 3.0 administrative structure

• A steering committee will be established to set the scheme’s rules.

• Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, the execution of this programme will be reviewed by an executive committee.

• The Secretary of MSDE shall chair the Steering Committee, while the Additional or Joint Secretary of MSDE will chair the Executive Committee.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0  components

• Short Term Training

This program’s short-term training will last between 200 and 600 hours, or two to six months. This instruction is available to every jobless citizen. All citizens who successfully finish this course will be given placement opportunities.

• Prior Knowledge Accreditation

RPL training will range between 12 and 80 hours. Under this training, youth will get business-related instruction. This training is available to all citizens with relevant business experience.

• Unique Projects

According to the specific demands of the project in terms of location, population, and social group, this component may be used in conjunction with the short-term training component to provide some flexibility in the terms and circumstances of short-term training under the scheme. Training is delivered in specific locations or facilities of government, business and industrial organisations.

1,24,000 applications submitted by citizens

The goal of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 is to train about 100,000 people in the field of health care. By January 13, 2022, 124000 people in 33 states and territories, and 425 districts applied to this programme. A large number of these individuals have begun working after successfully finishing their education and training programmes.  

559 individuals have obtained education up to the 8th standard, 33 persons have received education up to the 7th level, 26 individuals have received education up to the 6th standard, and 64 residents have received education up to the 5th standard. Bachelor’s degrees in art, business, and engineering are among the degrees held by almost 1,400 applicants. There are also 593 residents who have a bachelor’s degree in science, and 29 who hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration. 

PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana: Helpline number 

A toll-free phone number or email address is available if you’re still having trouble with your account. Listed below are the toll-free phone number and e-mail address:

Toll-Free Number: 08800055555

Email Id: pmkvy@nsdcindia.org