PMKVY Completes 10 Years: Skill Scheme Notes
Why in the news
India marked ten years of its flagship skilling scheme, which certifies youth in industry-relevant skills.
Key facts
- Nodal body: MSDE; latest phase PMKVY 4.0 under the Digital India vision.
- Objectives: align skills with industry needs, certification, job-readiness, entrepreneurship.
- PMKVY 4.0: Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), AI-based analytics, link with Academic Bank of Credits.
- Inclusion: 45% women; strong SC/ST/OBC coverage.
- Focus: AI, IoT, mechatronics, drones; ODOP and handicrafts.
- Skill Hub Initiative and COVID Warriors (over 1.2 lakh trained).
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Short-Term Training | 3-6 months; dropouts and unemployed; 30-plus sectors |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | Certifies informal workers such as artisans |
Exam angle
- Components: STT and RPL.
- Launch year: 2015.