Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) & it is implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). This Skill Certification Scheme aims to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training to help them secure a better livelihood.

Target Beneficiaries

• Candidate must be of Indian nationality.
• The focus of the scheme shall be on unemployed / drop-out youth of age 15-45 years.
• Possesses an Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
• Fulfils other criteria for the respective job role as defined by the awarding body.

Outcome of the Scheme:

The candidates will gain the potential to get into both the wage as well as self-employment.​

Role of Sector Skill Council in the skill development ecosystem:​

• It is the major pillar of the Skill India Mission that plays a vital role in bridging the gap between what the industry demands and what the skilling requirements should be.​
• They are the national partnership organizations bringing together all the stakeholders- industry, labor and academia.​

For more details, click on: https://www.pmkvyofficial.org/