Lok Sabha Question No. 1796 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Demand of Technologies like AI, 5G and Cyber Security in Industry
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Balabhadra Majhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1796 ANSWERED ON - 10/03/2025

## DEMAND OF TECHNOLOGIES LIKE AI, 5G AND CYBER SECURITY IN INDUSTRY

1796.  SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

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

- (a) whether  restructuring  of  the  Skill  India  Programme  ensures  greater  integration with  the  demands  of  the  industry  and  emerging  technologies  like  AI,  5G  and  cyber security, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  address  the  skill  gaps  identified  in  the Periodic Labour Force Survey through the restructuring of the Skill India Programme; and
- (c) whether any specific provisions have been made under the restructuring of the said Programme to ensure that skills acquired through the programme are internationally recognized?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) The  Skill  India  Programme  (SIP)  comprises  three  schemes  (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, ensure greater integration with the demands of the industry and emerging technologies like AI, 5G, Cyber security, IoT, Blockchain, and Cloud Computing, across the country including Jalgaon Constituency of Maharashtra.

Under 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. Under JSS, skill courses are aligned with the One District One Product (ODOP) and local needs of the respective district.

Under SIP, in PMKVY 4.0, 3,52,963 candidates have been trained/ oriented in future skills as on 31.12.2024.

Additionally, under SIP, in NAPS scheme, a total of 1,458 apprentices have been engaged across key emerging sectors as on 31.12.2024 including 778 apprentices in Artificial Intelligence, 38 in Cyber security, and 642 in Mechanic Electric Vehicle

(b) The  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  (MSDE)  regularly assesses  skilling  requirements  from  domestic,  international,  and  hyperlocal  markets through  skill  gap  studies,  industry  consultations,  and  District  Skill  Development  Plans (DSDPs). The initiative also emphasizes continuous upskilling and reskilling to ensure the workforce remains adaptable and industry-ready.

(c) All skill trainings  imparted  under  the  SIP are aligned with National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) which is a standardized National framework for credit assignment and accumulation. NSQF encourages internationalization of skills through credit  transfer  provisions  making  these  credits  more  acceptable  and  transferable internationally.  It  enables  wider  recognition  and  acceptance  of  Indian  education  and skilling  by  other countries through international equivalence, promoting exchange with foreign skilling bodies and institutions.

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