Lok Sabha Question No. 2716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-17
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in Karnataka
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Yaduveer Wadiyar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2716

ANSWERED ON 17.03.2025

## PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA (PMKVY) IN KARNATAKA

2716.  SHRI YADUVEER WADIYAR:

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

- (a) the total number of youth who have been trained under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), State-wise particularly in Karnataka;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  new  skill  training  centres  for  emerging sectors like IT and green technologies, in said State, if so, district-wise details thereof;
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government to enhance industry participation in skill development initiatives; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  measures  introduced  by  the  Government  to  promote  selfemployment and entrepreneurship among youth?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) The State-wise number of candidates trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, since inception as on 31.12.2024, is given at Annexure I .
- (b) As the PMKVY is demand driven, training centres (TCs) are empanelled/engaged on need  basis  to  impart  the  training  across  the  country.  The  PMKVY  4.0  has  focused  on introducing courses relevant to emerging technology and Industry 4.0, such as AI, robotics, green  hydrogen,  environmental  sustainability, mechatronics,  IoT, 3D  printing,  drone technology, etc. Till date, National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has approved around 540 futuristic job roles in various sector including emerging sectors like IT and green technologies.

In the State of Karnataka, training have been imparted in 27 futuristic job roles such as  Drone  Manufacturing  and  Assembly  Technician,  IoT  Hardware  Analyst,  Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), AI - Machine Learning Engineer, etc. The district-wise number of  candidates  trained  in  futuristic  job  roles  under  PMKVY  4.0,  as  on  31.12.2024,  in  the State of Karnataka is given at Annexure II .

- (c)  To  enhance  industry  participation  in  skill  development  programs,  the  Ministry,  under PMKVY, has prioritized  industry-aligned  training,  apprenticeship-linked  skilling  initiatives, and partnerships with local industries. PMKVY promotes on-the-job training to strengthen the connection between classroom learning and workplace requirements. Industry experts are  actively  involved  in  curriculum  development,  ensuring  alignment  with  current  market

demands.  Rojgar  Melas,  career  counselling  sessions,  etc.  are  organized  to  directly  link industries with skilled candidates.

(d) The Government realizes the importance of conducting entrepreneurship development programmes  for  different  target  groups  who  wish  to  become  self-reliant  and  start  their nano and micro enterprises. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through its Autonomous  Institutes  i.e  National  Institute  for  Entrepreneurship and  Small  Business Development (NIESBUD) and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) organizes various programmes,  for  promoting  entrepreneurship  amongst  different  target  groups  including those who wish to become self-reliant and start their nano and micro enterprises.

Placements/Self-employment were tracked in the Short-Term Training (STT) component in the first three versions of the PMKVY Scheme i.e. PMKVY 1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0 implemented from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. Under PMKVY 4.0 which is currently under implementation from FY 2022-23 onwards, the focus is to empower trained candidates to choose their varied career path and they are well-oriented under the scheme to  make  career  choices.  In  addition,  details  of  the  trained  candidates  are  available  on SIDH portal for connecting with potential employers. Through SIDH, candidates can have access to jobs and apprenticeship opportunities.

The  State/UT-wise  number  of  candidates  trained  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal Vikas Yojana, since inception i.e., 2015, as on 31.12.2024 :

| S. No.   | State/UT                                     | Candidates Trained   |
|----------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| 1.       | Andaman And Nicobar Islands                  | 5,431                |
| 2.       | Andhra Pradesh                               | 5,21,022             |
| 3.       | Arunachal Pradesh                            | 97,213               |
| 4.       | Assam                                        | 8,28,706             |
| 5.       | Bihar                                        | 7,41,278             |
| 6.       | Chandigarh                                   | 27,818               |
| 7.       | Chhattisgarh                                 | 2,02,882             |
| 8.       | Delhi                                        | 5,22,475             |
| 9.       | Goa                                          | 10,484               |
| 10.      | Gujarat                                      | 4,69,062             |
| 11.      | Haryana                                      | 7,44,162             |
| 12.      | Himachal Pradesh                             | 1,70,501             |
| 13.      | Jammu And Kashmir                            | 4,17,062             |
| 14.      | Jharkhand                                    | 3,10,072             |
| 15.      | Karnataka                                    | 5,74,184             |
| 16.      | Kerala                                       | 2,72,144             |
| 17.      | Ladakh                                       | 4,062                |
| 18.      | Lakshadweep                                  | 390                  |
| 19.      | Madhya Pradesh                               | 11,73,959            |
| 20.      | Maharashtra                                  | 13,15,883            |
| 21.      | Manipur                                      | 1,09,330             |
| 22.      | Meghalaya                                    | 57,483               |
| 23.      | Mizoram                                      | 41,718               |
| 24.      | Nagaland                                     | 52,101               |
| 25.      | Odisha                                       | 5,98,174             |
| 26.      | Puducherry                                   | 34,164               |
| 27.      | Punjab                                       | 5,45,446             |
| 28.      | Rajasthan                                    | 13,70,379            |
| 29.      | Sikkim                                       | 19,462               |
| 30.      | Tamil Nadu                                   | 8,68,443             |
| 31.      | Telangana                                    | 4,55,705             |
| 32.      | The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | 11,842               |
| 33.      | Tripura                                      | 1,57,394             |
| 34.      | Uttar Pradesh                                | 24,13,050            |
| 35.      | Uttarakhand                                  | 2,47,404             |
| 36.      | West Bengal                                  | 6,42,196             |
|          | Total                                        | 1,60,33,081          |

The district-wise number of candidates trained in futuristic job roles under PMKVY 4.0, as on 31.12.2024, in the State of Karnataka:

| S. No.   | District        | Candidates Trained   |
|----------|-----------------|----------------------|
| 1.       | Belagavi        | 217                  |
| 2.       | Bengaluru Rural | 783                  |
| 3.       | Bengaluru Urban | 1,648                |
| 4.       | Bidar           | 2,273                |
| 5.       | Chikkaballapura | 151                  |
| 6.       | Chikkamagaluru  | 533                  |
| 7.       | Chitradurga     | 138                  |
| 8.       | Davangere       | 145                  |
| 9.       | Dharwad         | 10                   |
| 10.      | Gadag           | 181                  |
| 11.      | Hassan          | 503                  |
| 12.      | Haveri          | 638                  |
| 13.      | Kalaburagi      | 1,275                |
| 14.      | Kodagu          | 14                   |
| 15.      | Kolar           | 281                  |
| 16.      | Koppal          | 30                   |
| 17.      | Ramanagara      | 90                   |
| 18.      | Shivamogga      | 194                  |
| 19.      | Tumakuru        | 645                  |
| 20.      | Udupi           | 380                  |
| 21.      | Yadgir          | 320                  |
| Total    | Total           | 10,449               |

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