- Over 1.6 crore candidates trained and 1.29 crore certified across India under PMKVY and NSDC in a decade.
- Implementation of PMKVY 4.0 with NSQF alignment, biometric attendance, and digital monitoring makes sure quality and clarity.
- Rs. 1538.29 crore allocated in FY 2024-25 with focus on inclusivity, new sector skills, and state-wise targeted fund use.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) along with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has made great progress in improving skill development across India. Since it started, over 1.6 crore candidates have been trained and 1.29 crore certified, showing the government’s effort to help youth gain job-ready skills.
Training and Certification Results under PMKVY and NSDC
Celebrating ten years of focused skill development, PMKVY and NSDC have built a large group of skilled workers ready for industry needs. Besides the PMKVY numbers, NSDC’s other programs have supported training over 1.74 crore candidates. Trainer certifications have gone beyond 2.32 lakh, ensuring good learning experiences.
Improving Training Quality and Clarity
Various steps have been taken to maintain and raise training standards, including:
- PMKVY 4.0: Focuses on quality and industry relevance, and adds On-Job Training (OJT) in Skill Training Training (STT) for practical experience.
- NSQF Alignment: Makes sure courses match the National Skills Qualification Framework, boosting employability.
- Common Cost Norms: Sets standard training costs to promote fairness.
- Digital Monitoring through Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH): Tracks the training process with Aadhaar-based enrolment, biometric attendance, and only certified trainers and assessors.
- Better Transparency: Geo-tagging, biometric checks, and real-time dashboards help monitoring and keep accountability.
Accreditation and Rule Compliance for Training Centres
Training Centres (TCs) go through strict accreditation and affiliation under the Skill India Quality Assurance Framework. Both physical and virtual checks protect the quality and honesty of training services. TCs that don’t follow rules face strong legal actions such as FIR filing, blacklisting, suspension, and money recovery.
Encouraging Inclusivity and Accessibility in Skill Development
The schemes actively include marginalized communities through focused outreach and fair geographic coverage. Special attention is given to aspirational and Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts to make sure everyone benefits from skill development. Future-focused and industry-related courses help close the digital gap for poor candidates.
Strategic Plans for Job-Ready Skills
To keep up with changing market needs, PMKVY regularly maps skills and updates courses. Key steps include:
- Regular skill gap studies at national, state, and district levels.
- Using employer feedback and placement data to improve training quality.
- Adding new sector job roles like Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles, Robotics, 5G, and Data Analytics.
- Frequent updates of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs).
- Strengthening On-Job Training (OJT) for hands-on experience.
Fund Allocation and Use Across States
A total grant of Rs. 1538.29 crore has been given in the financial year 2024-25 to support skill development projects at the state level. These funds help build capacity across many regions, focusing on coverage and results.
| State/UT | Funds Disbursed (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 0.84 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 15.95 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 5.41 |
| Assam | 42.21 |
| Bihar | 62.33 |
| Chandigarh | 0.57 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8.37 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | 0.90 |
| Delhi | 19.50 |
| Goa | 0.07 |
| Gujarat | 18.79 |
| Haryana | 58.23 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 14.46 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 69.30 |
| Jharkhand | 19.71 |
| Karnataka | 33.19 |
| Kerala | 4.36 |
| Ladakh | 0.59 |
| Lakshadweep | – |
| Madhya Pradesh | 205.84 |
| Maharashtra | 44.44 |
| Manipur | 10.08 |
| Meghalaya | 4.36 |
| Mizoram | 2.75 |
| Nagaland | 4.27 |
| Odisha | 14.31 |
| Puducherry | 1.24 |
| Punjab | 104.17 |
| Rajasthan | 292.42 |
| Sikkim | 1.26 |
| Tamil Nadu | 63.08 |
| Telangana | 11.07 |
| Tripura | 8.94 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 352.64 |
| Uttarakhand | 26.37 |
| West Bengal | 16.28 |
| Total | 1538.29 |
This strong funding makes sure skill development projects are carried out well, helping different groups and preparing youth for new job trends.
With ongoing improvement and growth, PMKVY and NSDC continue to lead India’s skill development journey, helping you grab new chances in fast-changing industries.
For official details and updates, visit the Skill India Portal.