Lok Sabha Question No. 1603 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-09
Subject: Allocation of Funds under Skill India Mission in Telangana
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Konda Vishweshwar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1603

ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER SKILL INDIA MISSION IN TELANGANA

## 1603.  SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

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

- (a) the details of the total budget outlay allocated, released and utilised under the Skill India Mission and the Restructured Skill India Programme for the State of Telangana during the last three financial years and the current year;
- (b) the  details  of  the  targets  fixed  and  achievements  made  in  terms  of  number  of  youth trained, certified and skill-imbibed under components such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme and Jan Shikshan Sansthan in Telangana, year-wise;
- (c) the  details  of  the  number  of  beneficiaries  who  secured  wage  employment,  selfemployment or apprenticeships after completion of training along with placement percentages;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  effectiveness  and  outcome-orientation  of these programmes in Telangana and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  details  of  the  future  targets  and  corrective  measures  proposed  to  improve  fund utilisation, industry linkage and employment outcomes in the said State?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a)  to  (c): Under the Government of India's Skill India Mission (SIM) , the Ministry of  Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive  network  of  skill  development  centres  under  various  schemes,  viz.  Pradhan  Mantri Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY),  Jan  Sikhshan  Sansthan  (JSS),  National  Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready, equipped with industry relevant skills.

Details of candidates trained under various schemes of MSDE in the state of Telangana during last three financial year and the current year are as under:

|         | Trained Candidates   | Trained Candidates   | Trained Candidates   | Trained Candidates         |
|---------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------------|
| Schemes | 2022-23              | 2023-24              | 2024-25              | 2025-26 (up to 31.12.2025) |
| PMKVY   | 8,040                | 15,390               | 22,188               | 4,650                      |
| JSS     | 15,639               | 10,300               | 10,787               | 7,275                      |
| NAPS    | 31,821               | 37,775               | 34,018               | 34,885                     |
| CTS     | 26,480               | 29,579               | 33,583               | 40,452                     |

Funds under PMKVY are released to implementing agencies for meeting the training cost as per prescribed norms. Under  JSS  scheme,  funds  are  released to  Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) directly.  Under NAPS, stipend support up to Rs 1500/- per month is released  to  apprentices  through  DBT  and  not  to  the  establishments  covered.   Day  to  day administration as well as financial control in respect of CTS scheme implemented through ITIs lies with  the  respective  State  Government/UT  Administration. Total  funds released  for implementation of PMKVY, NAPS and JSS in the state of Telangana during last three financial year and the current year are given below:

|         | Figures in Rs Crore       | Figures in Rs Crore       | Figures in Rs Crore       | Figures in Rs Crore        |
|---------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------|
|         | Fund Released (in Crores) | Fund Released (in Crores) | Fund Released (in Crores) | Fund Released (in Crores)  |
| Schemes | 2022-23                   | 2023-24                   | 2024-25                   | 2025-26 (up to 31.12.2025) |
| PMKVY   | 6.24                      | 24.44                     | 11.07                     | 2.26                       |
| JSS     | 3.20                      | 3.24                      | 2.89                      | 2.34                       |
| NAPS    | 10.35                     | 20.58                     | 15.84                     | 7.06                       |

Amongst  the  schemes  of  MSDE,  placements  were  tracked  under  the  Short-Term  Training component of PMKVY in the first three versions, which is PMVY1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0 implemented from FY 2015-16 up to FY 2021-22. The number of candidates reported placed across the country in these three versions of PMKVY are 24,37,887.

Under PMKVY 4.0, the focus is on empowering our trained candidates to choose their varied career path and they are suitably oriented for the same. Further, various IT tools like skill India digital hub also gives this opportunity. The details of the trained candidates are available on SIDH portal for connecting them with potential employers. Through SIDH, candidates can have access to jobs and apprenticeship opportunities. Further, Rozgar Melas and PM National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAMs) have been organized to facilitate the placements opportunities to the certified candidates.  Under  JSS,  Livelihood  Cell  has  been  set  up  to  orient  the  candidates  for entrepreneurship and livelihood promotion.

(d):      Impact of schemes for skill development is assessed through their third-party independent evaluation. An independent third-party impact evaluation of the PMKVY 4.0 has been conducted by Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM), an autonomous Institution of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. As per the report, PMKVY training has contributed to  a  measurable  shift  in  employment  outcomes  for  STT  candidates.  The  combined  share  of employed and self-employed STT respondents increased from 26.6% prior to training to 45.4% after  PMKVY training, reflecting an 18.8 percentage point increase. Income-related outcomes also  show  positive  movement,  with  41.4%  of  STT  candidates  and  48.9%  of  RPL  candidates reporting  an  increase  in  income  following  training  and  certification.  Overall,  PMKVY  4.0  has significantly  expanded  access  to  formal  skill  training  and  certification  and  has  generated measurable improvements in skill confidence, employment participation, and income outcomes for a substantial proportion of beneficiaries.

JSS: A third-party evaluation of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme was conducted by the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management, an autonomous Institution of Ministry of Finance,  Government  of  India,  in  2025  to  assess  the  scheme's  outr each,  effectiveness  and livelihood  outcomes. The evaluation highlighted significant achievements of the scheme, with 33.94 lakh individuals enrolled, of whom 32 lakh were trained and 31.52 lakh certified, reflecting an overall success rate of 99 percent. Women constituted a dominant 82 percent share of total participants, while 73 percent beneficiaries belonged to marginalized sections, including SC/ST (36 percent) and OBC (37 percent). The livelihood impact has been noteworthy, with 90 percent alumni utilising acquired skills for income generation, 82 percent becoming economically engaged within six months of training, and 60 percent of previously non-earning individuals starting to earn post-training. The average monthly income of beneficiaries recorded a four-fold increase from ₹1,776 to ₹8,440.

NAPS:  A  third-party  evaluation  study  of  Pradhan  Mantri  National  Apprenticeship  Promotion Scheme (PMNAPS-2) from FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26 (Data upto 30 th  November 2025) was conducted  by  the  Arun  Jaitley  National  Institute  of  Financial  Management  (AJNIFM), an autonomous Institution of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. As per the report, PMNAPS 2 achieved significant scale during the evaluation period, engaging 34.69 lakh apprentices against a  cumulative  target  of  46  lakh,  translating  into  an  overall  achievement  of  approximately  75 percent. The institutionalisation of DBT has improved financial transparency and predictability. Cumulative  DBT  disbursement exceeded ₹1,094  crore,  with annual  disbursement  rising  from ₹327.2 crore in FY 2023-24 to ₹500.16 cr ore in FY 2024 -25.

ITIs: The Tracer Study report of ITI Graduates published in 2018 by MSDE mentions that 63.5% of total ITI pass-outs got employed (out of which 6.7% are self-employed).

(e):    The optimum utilization of the budget and better targets allocation under the schemes of MSDE is the continuous process. Also, to ensure the skills imparted through these schemes are aligned with the industry requirements and technological advancements, and thereby improve the employability of the skilled candidates, the following specific steps/initiatives have been taken:

- (i) National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has been set up as an overarching  regulator  establishing  regulations  and  standards  to  ensure  quality  in  the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) space.
- (ii) The Awarding Bodies recognised by NCVET are expected to develop the qualifications as per the industry demand and map them with the identified occupations as per the National Classification of Occupations, 2015 and obtain industry validations.
- (iii) NCVET has approved 9026 qualifications as per the industry requirements, out of which 2599 qualifications are valid and active, and 6427 qualifications are archived.
- (iv)   36 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), led by industry leaders in the respective sectors, have been set up which identify the skill development needs of respective sectors as well as to determine skill competency standards.
- (v) Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the aegis of MSDE is implementing Flexi MoU Scheme and Dual System of Training (DST) which are meant to provide training to ITI students in industrial environment as per their requirements.
- (vi)   Under PMKVY, the new age/future skills job-roles have been specially aligned with Industry 4.0 requirements in areas like AI/ML, Robotics, Mechatronics, Drone Technology, etc. for upcoming market demand and industry requirements.
- (vii) DGT  has  introduced  new  age  /future  skills  courses  under  CTS  to  provide  training  in emerging  areas  such  as  5G  Network  Technician,  Artificial  Intelligence  Programming assistant, Cyber Security Assistant, Drone Technician etc.
- (viii)  DGT has signed MoU with IT Tech companies like IBM, CISCO, Microsoft, AWS etc. to ensure  industry  linkages  for  the  institutes  at  the  state  and  regional  levels.  These partnerships facilitate the provision of technical and professional skills training in modern technologies.
- (ix)   Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) established at Ahmedabad and Mumbai, in Public Private Partnership (PPP) Mode, provide training to create a pool of industry-ready workforce for Industry, equipped with cutting-edge technology and hands-on training.
- (x) Rozgar  Melas  and  Pradhan  Mantri  National  Apprenticeship  Melas  (PMNAMs)  are organised  to  facilitate  the  placements  and  apprenticeship  opportunities  to  the  certified candidates.

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