Lok Sabha Question No. 1616 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Restructuring Skill India Programme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Dr. K Sudhakar, Dr. Nishikant Dubey, Shri Godam Nagesh, Shri P P Chaudhary, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Shri Devusinh Chauhan, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana, Shri Manoj Tiwari, Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1616 ANSWERED ON - 10/03/2025

## RESTRUCTURING SKILL INDIA PROGRAMME

1616.  SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI GODAM NAGESH:

SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH:

SHRI P P CHAUDHARY:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

DR. K SUDHAKAR:

DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA:

SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

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

- (a) whether  the  restructuring  of  Skill  India  Programme  ensure  greater  integration  with  the demands of the industry and emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and cyber security, particularly in Maharashtra, including Jalgaon Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (b) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  address  the  skill  gaps  identified  in  the Periodic Labour Force Survey through the restructuring of said programme;
- (c) the details of the specific provisions made under the restructuring of said programme to ensure that skills acquired through the programme are internationally recognized;
- (d) whether any special initiatives have been taken under the restructured said programme to promote skill development in rural and semi-urban areas of Maharashtra, including Jalgaon and  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  including  the  sectors  being  prioritized  and  the  number  of beneficiaries targeted;
- (e) the  total  number  of  individuals  who  have  benefitted  out  of  the  Skill  India  programme, Statewise;
- (f) the details regarding the number of individuals trained under the programme for various categories for State of Karnataka; and
- (g) the steps and measures taken by the Government to ensure that those skilled under the mission in Karnataka and across the country are able to get proper employment and adequate support for the same is given?

## 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.

- (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.
- (d) The schemes under SIP are being implemented at Pan-India Level including rural, semiurban, and urban areas in Maharashtra including Jalgaon.  Under PMKVY 4.0 identifies priority sectors  are  aligned  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) of the respective district.
- (e) The State-wise details of number of candidates trained under the schemes of SIP as on 31.12.2024 is given at Annexure I .
- (f) The category wise number of candidates trained under the schemes of SIP in the State of Karnataka as on 31.12.2024 is given at Annexure II .
- (g) 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. Rozgar Melas are organised with the support of SSCs, training providers and implementing agencies to directly link the candidates with  the  potential  employers.  Pradhan  Mantri  National  Apprenticeship  Melas  (PMNAM)  are organized monthly, for active interaction between establishments and candidates. Under PMNAPS component, apprentices are engaged with industries and to encourage apprenticeship, 25% of the stipend, up to ₹1,500 per month per apprentice is provided to apprentices through DBT.    A  Livelihood  Cell  has  been  set  up  at  each  Jan  Shikshan  Sansthan  (JSS),  to  orient candidates for entrepreneurship and livelihood promotion.

## ANNEXURE REFER TO IN REPLY TO PART (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1616 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

State-wise  details  of  number  of  candidates  trained  under  the  schemes  of  SIP  as  on 31.12.2024.

| S. No.   | State Name                                   | PMKVY 4.0   | PM-NAPS   | JSS       |
|----------|----------------------------------------------|-------------|-----------|-----------|
| 1        | Andaman And Nicobar Islands                  | 1,517       | 186       | 4,300     |
| 2        | Andhra Pradesh                               | 63,460      | 52,964    | 33,209    |
| 3        | Arunachal Pradesh                            | 13,387      | 155       | -         |
| 4        | Assam                                        | 1,07,966    | 22,634    | 25,839    |
| 5        | Bihar                                        | 1,08,061    | 15,341    | 1,10,634  |
| 6        | Chandigarh                                   | 878         | 3,340     | 4,696     |
| 7        | Chhattisgarh                                 | 23,517      | 14,677    | 69,061    |
| 8        | Delhi                                        | 19,900      | 47,343    | 16,393    |
| 9        | Goa                                          | 419         | 24,991    | 5,040     |
| 10       | Gujarat                                      | 57,667      | 2,24,797  | 43,808    |
| 11       | Haryana                                      | 92,667      | 1,79,864  | 19,334    |
| 12       | Himachal Pradesh                             | 21,760      | 23,940    | 52,339    |
| 13       | Jammu And Kashmir                            | 1,05,785    | 2,607     | 1,580     |
| 14       | Jharkhand                                    | 35,857      | 27,648    | 56,655    |
| 15       | Karnataka                                    | 56,946      | 2,06,213  | 63,520    |
| 16       | Kerala                                       | 17,570      | 36,109    | 47,477    |
| 17       | Ladakh                                       | 743         | 140       | 812       |
| 18       | Lakshadweep                                  | 120         | 16        | 3,513     |
| 19       | Madhya Pradesh                               | 2,65,885    | 63,253    | 1,44,891  |
| 20       | Maharashtra                                  | 98,595      | 6,53,877  | 1,05,776  |
| 21       | Manipur                                      | 18,943      | 227       | 20,674    |
| 22       | Meghalaya                                    | 9,528       | 581       | 3,700     |
| 23       | Mizoram                                      | 9,452       | 151       | 4,445     |
| 24       | Nagaland                                     | 9,759       | 50        | 4,630     |
| 25       | Odisha                                       | 44,957      | 27,819    | 1,42,711  |
| 26       | Puducherry                                   | 3,837       | 6,868     | -         |
| 27       | Punjab                                       | 1,10,305    | 41,618    | 9,078     |
| 28       | Rajasthan                                    | 2,76,211    | 50,522    | 42,715    |
| 29       | Sikkim                                       | 5,659       | 830       | -         |
| 30       | Tamil Nadu                                   | 1,08,777    | 2,50,167  | 40,844    |
| 31       | Telangana                                    | 33,049      | 93,001    | 31,746    |
| 32       | The Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu | 1,708       | 6,635     | 7,474     |
| 33       | Tripura                                      | 17,663      | 1,004     | 10,757    |
| 34       | Uttar Pradesh                                | 4,65,694    | 1,88,107  | 2,42,517  |
| 35       | Uttarakhand                                  | 44,500      | 54,783    | 41,460    |
| 36       | West Bengal                                  | 56,113      | 73,413    | 35,538    |
| Total    | Total                                        | 23,08,855   | 23,95,871 | 14,47,166 |

Annexure II ANNEXURE REFER TO IN REPLY TO PART (f) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1616 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025 The category wise number of candidates trained under the schemes of SIP in the State of

## Karnataka as on 31.12.2024 .

| Category   | PMKVY 4.0   | PM-NAPS   | JSS    |
|------------|-------------|-----------|--------|
| Gen        | 17,602      | 1,14,836  | 6,267  |
| OBC        | 25,104      | 60,087    | 28,905 |
| SC         | 6,211       | 23,449    | 13,822 |
| ST         | 2,242       | 7,839     | 6,493  |
| Others     | 5,787       | -         | 8,033  |
| Total      | 56,946      | 2,06,211  | 63,520 |

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