Lok Sabha Question No. 228 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-21
Subject: Beneficiaries under PMKVY in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Malaiyarasan D

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 228

ANSWERED ON -21/07/2025

## BENEFICIARIES UNDER PMKVY IN TAMIL NADU

## 228. SHRI MALAIYARASAN D:

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state: -

- (a) the  details  of  the  total  number  of  individuals  trained  and  certified  under  the  Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) since its inception in Tamil Nadu, sector-wise;
- (b) the number of training centres and Kaushal Kendras set up under the PMKVY in Tamil Nadu;
- (c) whether the Government plans to expand the number of such centers/ kendras in the coming years and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the total amount of funds allocated, disbursed and utilized under the said scheme;
- (e) the measures taken by the Government to increase the participation of women, differently abled persons, and marginalized communities in the PMKVY along with the outcomes of such Initiatives; and
- (f) whether the  Government  has  set  any  targets  for  expanding  the  reach  and  impact  of PMKVY during the next few years particularly in remote areas and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is implementing its flagship Scheme  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY)  since  2015.  Under  PMKVY,  skill training is imparted through Short Term Training (STT) and Re-skilling and Up-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to youth across the country.

Under PMKVY, a total of 8,85,134 individuals has been trained/oriented out of which 7,15,802 have been certified in Tamil Nadu since inception till 30th June 2025. Sector-wise details of candidates trained and certified under PMKVY in Tamil Nadu are at Annexure-I .

- (b) The details of the number of training centres set up under the PMKVY in Tamil Nadu is as under:

| Training centres   |   PMKVY1.0 |   PMKVY 2.0 |   PMKVY 3.0 |   PMKVY 4.0 (till 30 th June 2025) |
|--------------------|------------|-------------|-------------|------------------------------------|
| Total              |       1145 |        1071 |         241 |                                490 |

Since the inception of the PMKVY, 40 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs) have been established in Tamil Nadu. Out of these, 23 PMKKs are currently functional.

- (c) PMKVY scheme aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready & industry ready skills. These schemes are demand driven and new training centres (TCs) are set up/engaged on need basis to impart the training across the country

(d) The  PMKVY  (except  PMKVY  1.0  (2015-16)  and  PMKVY  4.0(2022-26))  had  two components,  namely  Centrally  Sponsored  Centrally  Managed  (CSCM)  component  being implemented through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Centrally Sponsored State  Managed  (CSSM)  component  being  implemented  through  States/UTs.  There  is  no provision of state wise funds allocation under central component (CSCM). Details of fund utilised under CSCM component and fund released and utilized under CSSM component of PMKVY since inception of the scheme till 30 th  June, 2025 in the State of Tamil Nadu is as under: -

| Scheme    | Central Component       | Central Component   | State Component   | State Component   |
|-----------|-------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| Scheme    | Funds Released          | Funds Utilized      | Funds Released    | Funds Utilized    |
| Scheme    | (Rs. In Crores)         | (Rs. In Crores)     | (Rs. In Crores)   | (Rs. In Crores)   |
| PMKVY 1.0 | There is no             | 105.55              | -                 | -                 |
| PMKVY 2.0 | provision for state-    | 284.40              | 68.86             | 52.00             |
| PMKVY 3.0 | wise disbursement       | 18.37               | -                 | -                 |
| PMKVY 4.0 | under Central Component | 99.21               | -                 | -                 |
| Total     | Total                   | 507.53              | 68.86             | 52.00             |

(e) The Scheme has a provision of Special Projects which are targeted towards ensuring coverage of under-represented social groups - SC/ ST/ Women/ PwDs and geographic areas such as Aspirational Districts, LWE, Tribal districts, etc. Special attention has been given to women,  tribal  communities,  and  other  marginalized  groups  in  rural  areas  to  promote  their participation in the skill development programs.  In order to increase inclusivity, Boarding and Lodging (B&L) and transport facilities are provided to special groups (Women and PwD) and Special Areas, as defined in Common Norms, for training within and outside Special Areas. Conveyance facility is also permissible for special groups in case of non-residential training as per Common Norms.

Under  PMKVY  scheme  since  its  inception,  a  total  of  5,44,604  women,  1,542  persons  with disabilities  (PwDs),  1,21,184  individuals  from  Scheduled  Castes  (SC),  and  7,971  from Scheduled Tribes (ST) have been trained / oriented in Tamil Nadu.

(f) The  government  has  been  taking  several  steps  to  ensure  the  implementation  and expansion of PMKVY 4.0 across the country. These efforts aim to address skill gaps, improve employability, and support economic growth. A few of them are as under:

- i. Focus on New Age Skills like Industry 4.0, Web 3.0, AR/VR, Climate Change, Circular Economy, Green Economy, and Energy Transition.
- ii. Emphasis on Re-skilling, and Up-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through innovations in assessment, better monitoring.
- iii. Greater reliance on On-Job-Training (OJT) for better practical exposure to candidates.
- iv. Flexibility in course curriculums by introducing courses in partnership with industry.
- v. Cross utilisation of available infrastructure with the educational institutions viz. ITIs/Schools/Colleges/Universities/Central and State Government Institutions etc.
- vi. Training aligned to National Priorities and Policy Announcements focusing on clusters in sectors like semiconductor, 5G, AI, Green Hydrogen, EV, Solar Mission, Care, Tourism.

The Ministry has also launched Skill India Digital (SID) platform, a comprehensive and accessible platform for skill  enhancement, offering industry-relevant  skill  courses,  job  opportunities,  and entrepreneurship support to youth of the country in various sectors including domestic workers sector covering unorganized sector.

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 228 ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025

Sector-wise number of candidates trained/oriented and certified in Tamil Nadu under PMKVY scheme since inception till 30 th  June, 2025, is given below:

| Sector Name                  | Trained / Oriented   | Certified   |
|------------------------------|----------------------|-------------|
| Aerospace and Aviation       | 255                  | 47          |
| Agriculture                  | 21,713               | 16,041      |
| Apparel                      | 1,32,013             | 1,18,211    |
| Automotive                   | 26,669               | 21,365      |
| Beauty and Wellness          | 46,101               | 36,374      |
| BFSI                         | 10,454               | 6,313       |
| Capital Goods                | 5,197                | 3,255       |
| Construction                 | 11,251               | 8,587       |
| Directorate General Training | 824                  | 372         |
| Domestic Workers             | 2,101                | 2,073       |
| Electronics and Hardware     | 65,142               | 48,079      |
| Food Processing              | 12,895               | 10,328      |
| Furniture and Fittings       | 1,362                | 994         |
| Gems and Jewellery           | 25,812               | 21,186      |
| Green Jobs                   | 7,579                | 6,388       |
| Handicrafts and Carpet       | 8,379                | 7,536       |
| Healthcare                   | 19,955               | 14,778      |
| Hydrocarbon                  | 17,322               | 13,030      |
| IASC                         | 3,833                | 3,062       |
| Infrastructure Equipment     | 7,991                | 6,531       |
| Iron and Steel               | 597                  | 415         |
| IT-ITeS                      | 31,461               | 20,050      |
| Leather                      | 1,19,190             | 98,521      |
| Life Sciences                | 4,465                | 2,729       |
| Logistics                    | 58,159               | 48,305      |
| Management                   | 22,469               | 18,244      |
| Media and Entertainment      | 50,455               | 48,341      |
| Mining                       | 400                  | 309         |
| Paints And Coatings          | 1,110                | 1,023       |
| Persons with Disability      | 1,435                | 746         |
| Plumbing                     | 5,575                | 3,827       |
| Power                        | 637                  | 414         |
| Retail                       | 36,672               | 28,332      |
| Rubber                       | 26,147               | 19,997      |
| Sports                       | 30                   | -           |
| Telecom                      | 24,165               | 18,749      |
| Textiles And Handlooms       | 59,213               | 49,136      |
| Tourism & Hospitality        | 16,106               | 12,114      |
| Total                        | 8,85,134             | 7,15,802    |

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