Skill Development

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). This scheme has been launched in three phases. PMKVY 3.0 was launched on 15 January 2021, which aims to encourage and promote skill development throughout the country to address industry needs, meet market demands and impart skills in services and in new-age job roles. The scheme has two components, Central Component and State Component. Skill training is being imparted under three categories pan-India: Short Term Training (STT), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and Special Project (SP).

For Short Term Training (STT): Any unemployed youth, aged between 15–45 years. For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Any candidate of Indian nationality, aged between 18–45 years, with prior experience in the job role for which they want RPL certification. For Special Project (SP): Specialist Organisations like NGOs, research labs, educational or financial institutions experienced in working with and skilling of marginalised communities or in proposed difficult geographies.

Unemployed youth, candidates seeking RPL certification, and specialist organisations working with marginalised communities.

PMKVY@nsdcindia.org; grievance@pmkvk.org