India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
States/UTs
Enrolled Candidates
Andhra Pradesh
2,952
Assam
14,521
Bihar
1,760
Delhi
2,112
Haryana
769
Jammu And Kashmir
7,491
Jharkhand
5,593
Karnataka
1,409
Kerala
607
Madhya Pradesh
4,161
Maharashtra
5,216
Manipur
60
Meghalaya
510
Nagaland
370
Punjab
8,349
Rajasthan
488
Sikkim
-
Tamil Nadu
381
Telangana
2,422
Tripura
984
Uttar Pradesh
17,634
Uttarakhand
2,845
West Bengal
284
Total
80,918
The Ministry reviews the implementation of the PM VIKAS Scheme on a regular basis at various levels to assess progress, address operational challenges and strengthen implementation. Periodic review meetings are conducted with Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Awarding Bodies and other stakeholders. The PM VIKAS scheme guidelines were approved in January 2025, and targets under the scheme were allocated under the three different components of the scheme viz. a) skilling and training, b ) women leadership and entrepreneurship and c) education to be covered through 59 Project implementing agencies. Out of the total allocated, state wise number of enrolled candidates are as follows:
(c & d): The implementation of the PM VIKAS Scheme and related consultations with stakeholders have highlighted certain areas requiring strengthening. These include strengthening industry linkages and placement opportunities through greater focus on apprenticeships, On-the-Job Training (OJT), verified placements and alignment of training programmes with emerging and future skill requirements.
To improve employment outcomes and self-employment opportunities under PM VIKAS, the Government has adopted a multi-pronged approach. The Scheme provides industry-aligned skilling in emerging sectors through reputed institutions and industry-linked Project Implementing Agencies. To strengthen employment linkages, the Ministry also organizes stakeholder consultations to facilitate placement opportunities for trained candidates.
The Scheme also envisages career counselling, entrepreneurship development training, mentoring support through Business Mentors/Udyami Mitras and integrates credit linkages with the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) to facilitate access to concessional finance for self-employment and enterprise development.
This information was given by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
