Lok Sabha Question No. 4847 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-23
Subject: Skill India Digital Hub
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Smt. Supriya Sule, Shri Sanjay Dina Patil, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, Shri Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4847

ANSWERED ON -23.03.2026

## SKILL INDIA DIGITAL HUB

## 4847.  SHRI BHASKAR MURLIDHAR BHAGARE:

SMT. SUPRIYA SULE: PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD: SHRI MOHITE PATIL DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH: SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL: DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

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

- (a) whether the Government is undertaking a nationwide digital outreach initiative to expand enrollment and active participation of youth, women, professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs from Maharashtra on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH);
- (b) whether district-wise data regarding registrations, course enrollments, certifications and employment or entrepreneurship outcomes facilitated through SIDH is available in the said State;
- (c) whether the mobile-first, Artificial Intelligence  (AI)-enabled  and  multilingual  features  of SIDH are being leveraged to improve access for learners in rural, tribal and industrially backward regions of the said State;
- (d) whether industry-aligned and futureready courses relevant to Maharashtra's key sectors such  as  manufacturing,  services,  start-ups  and  emerging  technology-driven  jobs  are  being prioritised on the platform; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes deeper convergence among SIDH, the Maharashtra State  Skill  Development  Mission  and  educational  institutions  to  strengthen  lifelong  learning, employability and workforce readiness in the said State and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a)       SIDH, the Skill India Digital Hub, serves as a unified platform to promote skill development, employment, and entrepreneurship across the country. To enhance participation, comprehensive  online  and  offline  outreach  strategies  have  been  implemented,  including multilingual digital campaigns, social media engagement, workshops, webinars, and on-ground activations such as SIDH stalls for real-time interaction and registrations. High-visibility outdoor campaigns have also been conducted at railway stations, bus shelters, and during major events like Mahakumbh 2025.

A nationwide awareness campaign, 'Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai,' was launched during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, and disseminated through print, electronic, outdoor and digital media.

(b)          Yes,  the  data  is  available  on  the  SIDH  platform  dashboard,  including  district-wise information on enrolments and certifications for individual schemes and online programs.

(c)              The  platform  has  been  structured  to  maximise  inclusivity  and  reach,  particularly  for learners in rural, tribal and industrially backward regions. Its mobile-first design ensures easy access through smartphones, which are often the primary digital device in such areas.

The availability  of  content  in  23  languages  further  reduces  language  barriers  and  enhances usability for diverse communities.

Together with built-in accessibility features that cater to different user needs, these elements significantly strengthen the platform's ability to expand access to skill development services and improve engagement among underserved populations.

(d)        Under PMKVY 4.0, future skills and industry-aligned job roles have been prioritised all across the country including Maharashtra across key sectors such as IT-ITeS, Electronics and Hardware, Automotive, Green Jobs, Healthcare and Telecom and are being run on SIDH. As on 31.12.2025,  a  total  of  25,378  candidates  have  been  enrolled,  of  which  17,860  have  been trained/oriented and 9,979 have been certified in the state of Maharashtra.

The trends indicate significant uptake in emerging job roles including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet  of  Things  (IoT),  Electric  Vehicles,  renewable  energy,  5G  technologies  and  digital healthcare,  reflecting  alignment  of  skilling  initiatives  with  evolving  industry  requirements  and future workforce demand in the State.

(e)          Efforts to enable convergence across Central and State schemes are supported through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) by facilitating data-sharing and integration mechanisms. States are encouraged to align with SIDH, either by implementing their schemes on the platform or by using it as a repository for skill and training data. Through this approach, State-run schemes are also reflected on SIDH; currently, one such scheme from Maharashtra, namely Pramod Mahajan Kaushalya Udyojakta Vikas Abhiyaan (PMKUVA), is available on the platform.

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