Skill Development

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

PMKVY is a skill development initiative scheme of the Government of India for recognition and standardisation of skills.

The aim of the PMKVY scheme is to encourage aptitude towards employable skills and to increase working efficiency of probable and existing daily wage earners, by giving monetary awards and rewards and by providing quality training to them.

  • The scheme offers cost-free, industry-related skills training to unemployed youth and school or college dropouts to make them fit for employment.
  • The scheme offers valid certification and a Skill India card on the basis of which the candidates can apply for jobs and earn a livelihood.
  • The scheme offers financial and placement assistance to candidates who have been awarded a certificate.
  • The scheme also offer training to the youth with prior experience to bridge the gap between their skills and industrial requirements.
  • The scheme contributes to the country's economic development by creating a skilled workforce.