SANKALP Scheme: PAC Flags Slow Implementation
Why in the news
The Public Accounts Committee criticised how slowly and weakly the SANKALP skilling scheme was carried out, drawing on a CAG audit that noted delays and underused funds.
Key facts
- Expansion: Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion.
- Ministry: Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- Cleared: CCEA in October 2017; started in 2018.
- Aim: improve short-term skilling by strengthening institutions, linking industry and including marginalised groups.
Outlay and funding
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total outlay | ₹4,455 crore |
| Industry share | ₹495 crore |
| States share | ₹660 crore |
| World Bank loan | ₹3,300 crore |
Timeline
- Original end: March 2023.
- Extended to March 2024.
Exam angle
- Approval body: CCEA.
- Funding: mainly World Bank loan.
- Oversight in the news: PAC and CAG.