Lok Sabha Question No. 2182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-09
Subject: People trained under PMKVY
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 2182

ANSWERED ON - 09/12/2024

## PEOPLE TRAINED UNDER PMKVY

2182.  DR. T SUMATHY ALIAS THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

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

- (a) the  total  number  of  people  trained  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana (PMKVY) since its inception including placement and dropout rate;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any initiatives to reduce the dropout rate;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the proportion of women in the number of candidates trained under the scheme;
- (e) the details of initiatives being provided to increase enrolment of women in the scheme; and
- (f) the reasons for delinking placements from the current version of PMKVY?

## 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, for imparting skill  development  training  through  Short-Term  Training  (STT)  and  up-skilling  and  re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to youth across the country. Under PMKVY, since 2015 to 31.10.2024, 1.57 crore candidates have been trained across the country.

Under PMKVY  scheme,  placements  were tracked in the Short-Term Training (STT) component in the first  three  versions  of  the  Scheme  which  is  PMKVY  1.0,  PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0 implemented from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. Under PMKVY 4.0, the focus was to  empower our trained candidates to choose their varied career path and they are suitably oriented for the same. Under PMKVY (1.0 to 3.0), 24.37 lakh candidates have been reported placed. Under PMKVY, since 2015 to 30.10.2024, 9.42 lakh candidates have been dropped which is 5.4% of the candidates enrolled under the scheme.

- (b)   &  (c)           Under  the  PMKVY,  dropouts  have  been  observed  at  various  stages  in  the sequential  training  life  cycle  such  as  enrolment,  training,  assessment,  certification  etc.  To reduce  the  dropouts  under  PMKVY,  the  Ministry  has  provided  pre  and  post  enrollment counseling,  demand-driven  courses,  and  financial  incentives  like  boarding  and  lodging  and

conveyance  support.  Training  is  ensured  through  standardized  content,  monitoring  and apprenticeship opportunities. Besides, technology integration, including blended learning and the  Skill  India  Digital  Platform,  enhances  flexibility.  In  addition,  partnerships  with  industry stakeholders enhance job opportunities, motivating candidates to complete their training and achieve certification. (d)       Under PMKVY, as on 30.10.2024, out of 1.57 crore, 70.96 lakh female candidates have been trained. (e)        In  order  to  increase  the  participation  of  women under PMKVY,  conveyance cost and boarding & lodging facilities are being provided. PMKVY 4.0 prioritizes and provides special focus to projects that emphasize women as primary beneficiaries. Further, training programs in sectors like Electronics, Retail, Healthcare, Beauty & Wellness, Handicrafts and Apparel are structured to attract higher participation from women.

- (f)         PMKVY  4.0  has  delinked  placement  component  to  focus  on  a  candidate-centric learning, emphasizing employable and entrepreneurial skills for self employment and diverse career path.  This creates a  skilled, adaptable workforce aligned with market demands, and promoting sustainable livelihoods
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