PMKVY - Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna

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Budget 2023-24: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 will be launched to skill youth within the next three years

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in the year 2015 launched Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY), a flagship scheme. The primary objective of the scheme is to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them achieve a better livelihood. Even individuals with existing skill set can be assessed and certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). 

The  National Skill Development Corporation implements the PMKVY. The government launched the PMKVY 3.0 for the year 2020-21. The government will launch PMKVY 4.0 for the year 2023 for the next three years. The aim of PMKVY is to match the aptitude of individuals to the demand in the work environment and increase work efficiency of existing daily wage earners by providing them monetary rewards and quality training.

PMKVY 4.0

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 will be launched to skill youth within three years. Industry partnership, on-job training and alignment of courses with needs of industry will be emphasised. The scheme will cover the new age courses for Industry 4.0, like AI, coding, mechatronics, robotics, IoT, drones, 3D printing and soft skills. 30 Skill India International Centres will be set up to skill youth for international opportunities across different States.

Benefits Provided Under PMKVY Scheme

• It enables and mobilises a lakhs of Indian youth to take up skill training, get employment and earn their livelihood. 
• It rewards candidates undergoing skill training by the authorised institutions at an average monetary reward of Rs.8,000 per candidate. 
• It benefits around 24 lakh youth at an approximate total cost of Rs.1,500 crore.

Eligibility Under PMKVY Scheme

Any Indian citizen who fulfils the following conditions can apply for PMKVY: 

• Applicant is an unemployed youth or school/college dropout.
• Possesses an Aadhaar card and a bank account.
• Has a alternate ID proof, such as PAN or Voter ID 
• Any other criteria, as defined by the SSCs for the respective job roles

However, college students are not allowed to be enrolled under the PMKVY since this scheme focuses on school/college dropouts. Additionally, in the case of factory or corporates, applicants cannot be their own daily wagers or employees.

Key Components of PMKVY Scheme

The key components of PMKVY 3.0 scheme are as follows:

Short Term Training (STT)

• The scheme provides school/college dropouts or unemployed youth holding a valid ID (Aadhar/PAN) and bank account a chance to get skilled and employed.
• The training is according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
• It also imparts Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial and Digital Literacy.
• The duration varies as per job role around 200 to 600 hours.
• A trainee can find the training centre in the ‘Find a Training Centre’ tab, select the job role, state and district and click on the ‘Submit’ button. The list of Training Centres will be displayed. Applicants can go directly to the training centre and enrol for a course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• The scheme is to assess and certify individuals already skilled in a job/role.
• The individuals under the RPL PMKVY 3.0 are certified with grade according to National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
• Individuals with prior learning skills or experience can register and get assessed and certified under the RPL component.
• The RPL Process contains five steps which are Mobilisation, Counselling and Screening, Orientation, Final Assessment and Certification.
• RPL Program 
  There are five modes in which the RPL can be implemented:
  • RPL at Camps: The Project Implementing Agencies (PIA) targets a particular location where a cluster of candidates with particular skills are consolidated. The clusters can be traditional or industrial clusters. The maximum payout to PIA is Rs.2,000 per candidate with payment in 2 tranches.
  • RPL at Employer’s Premise: The PIA may partner with an employer and choose to mobilise the already employed individuals or engage potential job seekers in the industry. This is majorly conducted at the employer premises. The maximum payout is Rs.1,700 (for 12 hours) and Rs.1,200 (for 4 hours) with payment made in 2 tranches.
  • RPL Online: The RPL is conducted online. It open to all skill seekers who want to take exams online and get certified. The maximum payout for the PIA is Rs.1,200 with payment in 1 tranche.
  • RPL with Best in Class Employers: Sector Skill council function as the PIA and seeks flexible and direct collaboration with top reputed large and medium enterprises in different sectors. The maximum payout for the PIA is Rs.1,200 with payment in 1 tranche.
  • RPL through demand: This project type focuses on direct participation at the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) or PMKVY centres. The maximum payout for the PIA is Rs.1,400 with payment in 2 tranche.

Special Projects

• The projects that cannot be conducted through the STT due to rules and regulations of the STT can be conducted as special projects to encourage training in vulnerable and marginalised groups of society and to encourage training in special areas and premises like Government bodies and corporate/ industry bodies.
• Any of the following criteria must be fulfilled for the project to be considered as Special Project
  • The job roles are outside the purview of STT under the PMKVY.
  • The TP is providing greater than or equal to 90% captive placement.
  • Training programs conducted in varied institutional settings such as in jail, government institutions, etc.
  • Training programs conducted in Aspirational Districts, difficult geographies, such as tribal areas.
  • TPs providing international placements or innovative skill project
• Any Training Provider, Corporate, Government Institution, Association and NGO can apply for PMKVY Special Projects subject to the scheme guidelines.

Kaushal and Rozgar Mela

The success of PMKVY depends on social and community mobilisation. The Kaushal Mela is helps to build awareness and enrol suitable candidates under the scheme. Such camps disseminate information about various skill training options, outline the possible career paths and potential income generation opportunities. 

Rozgar Melas are also organised online to ensure easy access to job opportunities. They can range in size from 5-100 employers. Under PMKVY 3.0, Rozgar Melas were organized by the District Skill Committees (DSCs) and State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs) to provide good placement opportunities to the applicants. 

Placement Assistance

Placement assistance provides wage or self-employment to individuals trained and certified under the PMKVY. Training providers must work in coordination with DSC or SSDM for placement of the candidates. The National Skill Development Fund (NSDC) and Sector Skill Council (SSC) will provide active support in this process. The certified candidates interested in taking up entrepreneurship are also given support under this component. The candidates can also click on the ‘Placement’ tab and select a job portal to apply for a job. 

Continuous Monitoring

There will be continous monitoring of the STT, RPL and special projects conducted as per the PMKVY 3.0 guidelines. The monitoring will be a surprise visit and can be on any working day. The implementing agency/coordinating agency will submit the progress reports in the given formats from time to time.

Standardised Branding & Communication

Branding is an important aspect, and hence all training centres need to brand their centres and promotional activities in accordance with the guidelines. The training centres must also promote activities conducted in the centres on various social media platforms. 

PMKVY Helpline Number

Helpline Number for students - 088000-55555 

Official email - PMKVY@nsdcindia.org