India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Under the Government of India's Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country. The SIM aims at enabling the youth of India to get future-ready, equipped with industry-relevant skills.
In order to expand the skill development ecosystem in the country, ensure active engagement of the industry and to expand access to the skill training, MSDE has inter-alia taken the following steps:
The Government undertakes periodic reviews of skilling initiatives under the Skill India Mission, assessing enrolment, certification, placement, self-employment outcomes and employer feedback to gauge their effectiveness in strengthening employability and future skills. These reviews support continuous curriculum updates, industry collaboration and improvements in implementation modalities, ensuring that skilling programmes remain aligned with evolving technology trends and labour-market requirements. The effectiveness of broader skill development schemes is also evaluated through MIS-based monitoring, third-party assessments and beneficiary feedback.
An independent third-party impact evaluation of the PMKVY 4.0 has been conducted by Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM), an autonomous Institution of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. As per the report, PMKVY training has contributed to a measurable shift in employment outcomes for short term training (STT) candidates. The combined share of employed and self-employed STT respondents increased from 26.6% prior to training to 45.4% after PMKVY training, reflecting an 18.8 percentage point increase. Income- related outcomes also show positive movement, with 41.4% of STT candidates and 48.9% of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) candidates reporting an increase in income following training and certification. Overall, PMKVY 4.0 has significantly expanded access to formal skill training and certification and has generated measurable improvements in skill confidence, employment participation, and income outcomes for a substantial proportion of beneficiaries.
PMKVY 4.0 provides structured pathways for career progression, employability and employment generation. The scheme adopts a robust monitoring framework, accredited and affiliated training centres, standardized assessment and certification processes, and mandatory Training of Trainers (ToT) and Training of Assessors (ToA) programmes to improve training quality. The scheme also incorporates technology-enabled monitoring mechanisms, including Aadhaar/face-authentication-based attendance, integration with digital job platforms and periodic studies and stakeholder consultations to assess skill gaps. These measures enhance transparency, accountability and outcome tracking in the delivery of skill training. Overall, PMKVY 4.0 has evolved into a quality-oriented, technology-enabled and market-connected skilling ecosystem focused on improving training outcomes and workforce readiness.
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
