Lok Sabha Question No. 144 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Restructured Skill India Programme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Smt. Supriya Sule, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO - 144

ANSWERED ON - 10/03/2025

## RESTRUCTURED SKILL INDIA PROGRAMME

*144.  PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD:

SMT. SUPRIYA SULE:

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

- (a) the  details  of  key  changes  made  in  the  restructured  Skill  India  Programme (SIP) including the purpose of continuation and restructuring of the SIP till 2026;
- (b) whether the programme has been expanded to cover new-age skills such as AI,  IoT  and  Robotics  and  whether  any  employment  targets  has  been  set  by  the Government under the scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  the  partnerships  with  industries  and  training  institutions  under the programme and the steps taken to ensure job placements for trained individuals;
- (d) the key sectors identified for skill development under the programme;
- (e) whether any incentives are provided to private sector companies to promote skill training along with the number of training centers upgraded under the scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (f) whether  the  Government  is  monitoring  the  employment  rate  of  individuals trained  under  SIP  and  if  so,  the  percentage  of  trainees  who  secured  jobs  after completion of skill training;
- (g) whether the restructured SIP includes provisions for skill training in rural and backward areas along with the role of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs) in implementing SIP and if so, the details thereof; and
- (h) whether the Government has introduced any digital platforms for skill training under SIP?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (h)         A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (H) OF LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  *144  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  10.03.2025  ASKED BY PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD AND SMT. SUPRIYA SULE REGARDING RESTRUCTURED SKILL INDIA PROGRAMME

- (a) The  Union  Cabinet  has  approved  the  continuation  and  restructuring  of  the Central Sector Scheme 'Skill India Programme (SIP)' till 2026 with an overall outlay of Rs.8,800 crore from the period 2022-23 to 2025-26. The Scheme includes three components (i) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0), (ii) Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme  (PM-NAPS),  and  (iii) Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme.   The continuation and restructuring of the SIP underscore the Government's commitment to build a skilled, future-ready workforce by  integrating  demand-driven,  technology-enabled,  and  industry-aligned  training across the country. The key changes made in the restructured SIP are given below:
- i. Demand driven skilling responding to national priorities and industry requirements  contributing  through  skill  gap  studies  and  curriculum  design, trainers, training infrastructure have been introduced.
- ii. Integration of On-the-Job Training (OJT) within short-term skilling programs, ensuring that trainees gain real-world exposure and industry experience;
- iii. Leveraging  of  existing  infrastructure  through  cross  utilization  of  the  facilities and  infrastructure  available  in  Educational  Institutions,  Institutes  of  National Importance, Schools, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Central and State Government Institutes, and Industries;
- iv. Under  PMKVY  4.0,  a  whole-of-government  approach  has  been  adopted  to drive inter-ministerial  convergence,  ensuring  the  seamless  execution  of skilling initiatives across sectors;
- v. Supports education-to-work transition from apprenticeship to formal employment, emphasizing industry-specific roles and through real life exposure to the world of work;
- vi. Sharing  of  25%  of  the  stipend  payment  upto  a  maximum  of  Rs.  1,500  per month  per  apprentice  through  Direct  Benefit  Transfer  (DBT)  during  the training period;
- vii. Encourages apprenticeship opportunities in prevailing manufacturing including emerging fields such as AI, robotics, blockchain, green energy, and Industry 4.0 technologies;
- viii. The scheme JSS caters to local needs and empowers them for self-reliance by offering technical skills along with life skills and access to entrepreneurial opportunities, particularly in aspirational districts and difficult regions.
- ix. Candidate-centric  approach  covering  pre-registration,  counseling,  financial contribution,  flexible  training  delivery  models,  through  Skill  India  Digital  Hub (SIDH) platform;
- x. Improved  training  lifecycle  management,  Aadhaar  authenticated  enrolment and biometric attendance. Training allowed only through certified trainers and assessment through certified assessors;
- (b) Under SIP, in PMKVY 4.0, to keep pace with evolving industry demands and advent  of  new  age  technology,  400+  new  courses  on  AI,  5G  technology,  Cyber security,  Green  Hydrogen,  Drone  Technology,  have  been  introduced,  focusing  on emerging technologies and future skills. Under PM-NAPS, apprenticeship training is being  offered  in  prevailing  manufacturing  including  emerging  fields  such  as  Data Scientist,  Business  Intelligence  Analyst,  IoT  Software  Analyst,  Machine  Learning Engineer, and Mechanic EV.

(c) Under  PMKVY  4.0,  skilling  is  being  imparted  in  National  Skill  Qualification Framework (NSQF) aligned job roles developed by industry-led Sector Skill Councils (SSCs). Training is also conducted in industry premises and trainers are on-boarded from industries as well. Under PM-NAPS, 25.7 lakh apprentices have been engaged through more than 36,000 establishments since FY 2022-23. Under PMKVY 4.0, the focus is to empower our trained candidates to choose their varied career path and they  are  suitably  oriented  for  the  same.  To  ensure  active  interaction  between establishments/employers  and  candidates,  Rozgar  Melas  and  Pradhan  Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAM) are organised across the country. Further, a Livelihood Cell has been set up at each Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), to orient the candidates for entrepreneurship and livelihood promotion.

- (d) PMKVY 4.0 identifies  priority  sectors  that  align  with  India's  economic  goals and  emerging  global  trends.  These  include  Digital  Technologies  (AI,  IoT,  Data Science), Green Energy (Solar, EVs, Sustainable Infrastructure), Healthcare (Medical Devices, Geriatric Care), Agriculture (Precision Farming, Organic Cultivation), Financial Services (Digital Banking), and E-Commerce (Retail, Logistics &  Supply  Chain  Management).  Under  PM-NAPS,  apprenticeship  training  is  being offered in prevailing manufacturing including emerging fields such as Data Scientist, Business  Intelligence  Analyst,  IoT  Software  Analyst,  Machine  Learning  Engineer, and Mechanic EV. Under JSS, skill courses are aligned with the One District One Product (ODOP) and local needs of the respective district.
- (e) Under PMKVY 4.0, cost of training and certification of candidate is borne by the  scheme.  There  is  no  provision  to  provide  financial  support  for  up-gradation  of training  centres.  Under  PM-NAPS,  Government  is  encouraging  establishments  to engage apprentices by supporting them through partial stipend support of maximum Rs.1,500  per  month  per  apprentice  during  the  training  period  through  DBT  to  the apprentice's bank account.
- (f) Under SIP, in PMKVY 4.0, the focus is to empower our trained candidates to choose  their  varied  career  path  and  they  are  suitably  oriented  for  the  same. However, to enable the opportunities for employments, Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) platform has  been launched as a one-stop platform that integrates skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship ecosystems to provide a lifelong array of services targeting a wide range of stakeholders. Details of the trained candidates are available on SIDH portal for connecting with potential employers. Through Skill India Digital Hub, candidates can have access to jobs and apprenticeship opportunities. Also, On-Job-Training (OJT) has been made an inherent component of  the  PMKVY. Further, under PMKVY 4.0, post certification tracking of candidates for a period of one year is included.
- (g) Under SIP, skill, re-skill and up-skill training are provided to all the sections of the society across the country including rural and urban areas. Under PMKVY, skill training  is  being  imparted  through  empanelled  training  centres  (TCs)  including Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs).
- (h) The Ministry has launched Skill India Digital Hub  (SIDH)  platform in September,  2023,  to  facilitate  digital  access  to  skill  development,  integrating  the skilling ecosystem, enhancing employability and entrepreneurship, promoting lifelong learning,  serving  as  an  information  gateway,  and  leveraging  data-driven  decisionmaking.  SIDH  is  designed  on  the  principles  of  India's  Digital  Public  Infrastructure (DPI) for skill development, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape.

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