Central Skill Development Programmes

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Central Skill Development Programmes प्रव तथ: 05 AUG 2026 4:16PM by PIB Delhi 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/institutes, etc. under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan 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 the youth of India to get future-ready and equipped with industry-relevant skills including emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, green energy, semiconductors, logistics and tourism.

Funds under PMKVY are released to implementing agencies for meeting the training cost as per prescribed norms. Under the 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 establishments covered. Day to day administration as well as financial control in respect of ITIs lies with the respective State Government/ UT Administration.

The details of funds released under schemes of MSDE, year-wise, during the last five years, are as under:

Figures in Rs. Crores) Name of the Scheme 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 PMKVY 643.77 305.46 839.18 1553.13 279.30 JSS 137.63 154.65 154.37 139.55 148.23 NAPS 177.07 309.03 594.30 585.96 577.03 Amongst the schemes of MSDE, under PMKVY, placements were tracked in the Short-Term Training

(STT) component in the first three versions of the Scheme - PMKVY 1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0, implemented from FY2015-16 to FY 2021-22, wherein a total of 1.11 Crore candidates were certified, out of which 24.38 lakhs were reported placed under the short-term training component of the scheme.

Further, under PMKVY 4.0, the focus is to empower the trained candidates to choose their varied career paths, and they are suitably oriented for the same.

The details of number of candidates trained and certified, State-wise/UT-wise under various schemes of MSDE, during the last five years, are given at Annexure.

The impact of schemes for skill development has been assessed through their third-party independent

evaluation as follows:PMKVY: 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 outreach, 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.

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 30th 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 crore in FY 2024–25.

To improve employability and promote entrepreneurship in emerging sectors and new age future skills including Artificial Intelligence, Green energy, Semiconductors, Logistics and Tourism, MSDE has

undertaken the following initiatives:

(i) Under PMKVY 4.0, the dedicated job roles under "Future Skills" category has been introduced with an aim of preparing youth for opportunities in new and emerging technologies.

Government has rolled out skill enhancement initiatives in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Green energy, Semiconductors, Logistics and Tourism across schools and higher-education institutions nationwide. This enhances acceptability among employers.

Additionally, industry partnerships at the implementation level help shape curriculum, support placements, and ensure the relevance of skills imparted to current market needs.

(ii) Apprenticeship training is imparted under 266 designated trade and over 750 Optional trades including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics.

(iii) Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the aegis of MSDE has introduced new age/future skills courses under CTS in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) to provide digital training in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Semiconductor, etc.(iv) With a view to adopt the best practices in the digital skill training, DGT has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading IT tech companies like IBM, CISCO, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft. These partnerships facilitate the provision of technical and professional skills training in modern technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics (BDA), Block chain, Cloud Computing, etc.

(v) DGT has collaborated with entities including IBM India, Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe India, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Future Right Skills Network (FRSN), Edunet Foundation, Auto Desk etc, for skilling initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). These partnerships facilitate the provision of technical and professional skill training in modern technologies. A module on ‘Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Duration: 7.5 Hours’ has been introduced in the subject of Employability Skills underthe trades of CTS.

(vi) MSDE has launched the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), a unified digital platform aimed at enhancing skill development in youths across the country by providing access to industry-relevant courses, job opportunities, and entrepreneurship support. It offers a diverse selection of AI and Machine Learning (ML) courses—ranging from introductory programs like Fundamentals of Azure AI Speech and Machine Learning to advanced modules such as Google Cloud Generative AI and AI Strategy to Create Business Value in Healthcare—designed to support learners at all proficiency levels and prepare them to thrive in the fast-changing technology landscape.

(vii) The National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NCVET) has developed the National Programme on Artificial Intelligence (NPAI) Skilling Framework, which outlines the national roadmap, structure and guidelines for skilling in AI, data science and emerging technologies serves as the foundational document for developing standardised, industry-aligned courses and curricula.

(viii) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of MSDE has partnered with a number of international organizations such as AWS, Microsoft, Intel, Redhat, Pearson VUE, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Cisco Networking Academy for providing digital courses.

(ix) MSDE launched a national-level initiative, SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness), aimed at embedding AI awareness and foundational skills among school students (Classes 6–12) and building AI literacy among educators. The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to AI education across geographies, thereby supporting the national agenda of inclusive, future-ready skilling.

(x) PMKVY 4.0 courses enabling global digital job participation include AI/ML Foundation & Advanced, Robotic Process Automation, Drone Pilot Technician, Industrial IoT and Data Analytics. Through FutureSkills job roles under the PMKVY framework, Skill India Digital Hub provides global job matching; Rojgar Melas and placements ensure employment linkages. NSQF Level 5-7 certifications ensure global portability of PMKVY qualifications.

(c): The broad monitoring and assessment mechanism of the schemes of MSDE is as follows:

PMKVY:-Under PMKVY, a robust, multi-layered monitoring and impact assessment framework is followed under PMKVY. All candidates, training providers, and employment outcomes are tracked on a digital platform (SIDH). Periodic third-party assessments, and employer feedback shape ongoing improvement. Continuous data analytics and reporting facilitate adaptive decision-making and evidence- driven scaling of emerging technology skilling initiatives.

The training centres are mandated to install an Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system (AEBAS) machine to keep track of candidates’ attendance for the training. To ensure compliance, the payment to the training centres has been linked to attendance. Concurrent Monitoring of training centres and candidateskilling lifecycle progress by using the monitoring tools, such as Call Validation, Surprise Centre Visits, Virtual Verification, Outcome outcome-based payment to training centres is also put in place.

NAPS:- Under NAPS, a National Steering Committee (NSC) and a Scheme Monitoring and Review Committee (SMRC) have been established at the central level to monitor the scheme. Similarly, State Implementation Review Committees (SIRCs) have been constituted at the State/UT level.

JSS:- MSDE monitors the implementation of the Scheme through periodic review meetings and field visits. The scheme implementation is also monitored through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) portal. At the State level, the monitoring and supervision of the JSSs is done by the Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (RDSDEs). The RDSDE officials periodically visit and inspect the JSS under their jurisdiction for effective monitoring. A 16-member committee known as Board of Management

(BoM) has been established in each JSS, which periodically reviews the programmes implemented by the JSS.

CTS:- DGT periodically reviews the affiliation standards and norms for ITIs to ensure their relevance and effectiveness. The curriculum of courses under the CTS is also updated regularly in consultation with industry partners, to incorporate the latest technological advancements and evolving skill requirements— ensuring that the training remains aligned with market demand. Further, the respective State Governments, in coordination with the Central Government, conduct periodic joint inspections of ITIs, which ensures standards in infrastructure, faculty qualifications, curriculum implementation, and training delivery in ITIs are up to date.

Annexure The details of number of candidates trained and certified, State-wise/UT-wise under various schemes of MSDE, during the last five years, year-wise.

(i) JSS :

State/UTs 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certifie Andaman 900 900 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 and Nicobar Andhra 11,699 11,671 16,200 16,169 10,800 10,779 10,769 10,767 Pradesh Arunachal - - - - - - - - Pradesh Assam 9,139 8,996 12,600 12,599 9,000 8,995 10,799 10,798 Bihar 28,769 27,709 56,594 55,901 37,786 37,747 36,733 35,898 Chandigarh 1,600 1,600 2,700 2,698 1,800 1,799 1,770 1,507Chhattisgarh 18,151 18,002 37,777 36,042 23,376 23,374 24,967 24,844 Dadra And 2,379 2,376 3,255 3,214 3,179 3,059 2,417 2,377 Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu Delhi 5,440 5,409 8,099 8,067 5,398 5,391 5,391 5,385 Goa 1,740 1,740 2,700 2,640 1,800 1,800 1,700 1,700 Gujarat 19,228 19,068 23,917 23,741 14,160 14,020 14,311 14,307 Haryana 8,939 8,691 10,728 10,194 7,181 6,959 3,333 3,225 Himachal 8,424 8,406 28,244 28,090 18,630 18,621 18,052 17,945 Pradesh Jammu And 2,396 2,067 500 - 1,020 1,020 680 559 Kashmir Jharkhand 9,964 9,924 25,220 24,845 22,439 22,426 20,976 20,915 Karnataka 18,735 18,731 31,492 31,441 21,532 21,518 21,509 21,501 Kerala 16,148 16,147 24,300 24,175 16,198 16,195 15,929 15,890 Ladakh - - 600 - 212 - - - Lakshadweep - - 1,481 1,401 1,772 1,772 900 900 Madhya 52,222 51,720 70,259 69,712 49,089 49,025 51,477 51,302 Pradesh Maharashtra 38,479 37,015 52,934 52,709 37,273 37,249 36,861 36,808 Manipur 6,285 6,164 10,278 8,676 7,197 7,037 7,219 7,219 Meghalaya - - 1,660 1,660 1,800 1,800 1,780 1,780 Mizoram 900 887 2,472 2,472 1,800 1,800 963 945 Nagaland 1,812 1,778 1,999 1,877 2,631 2,619 540 540Odisha 40,635 40,325 71,765 70,435 50,828 50,414 52,123 51,983 Punjab 3,567 3,567 4,138 4,138 3,560 3,560 2,980 2,978 Rajasthan 12,443 12,373 20,651 20,632 14,831 14,781 15,534 15,469 Tamil Nadu 14,045 13,970 19,784 19,503 14,780 14,760 15,124 14,962 Telangana 10,398 10,378 15,639 15,618 10,300 10,299 10,787 10,786 Tripura 2,610 2,592 5,397 5,397 3,600 3,600 3,480 3,458 Uttar Pradesh 88,648 87,918 1,22,510 1,22,288 84,573 84,521 82,475 81,776 Uttarakhand 12,433 12,369 20,687 20,256 14,393 14,388 13,978 13,969 West Bengal 13,868 13,842 17,904 17,570 12,599 12,575 13,133 13,096

(ii) PMKVY:

FY-21-22 FY-22-23 FY-23-24 FY-24-25 TC State Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certifie Andaman 613 656 310 480 648 131 909 939 And Nicobar Islands Andhra 13,199 12,988 5,798 6,807 32,449 19,163 35,471 23,085 Pradesh Arunachal 8,884 10,808 667 3,624 4,152 705 10,054 5,934 Pradesh Assam 24,517 36,441 8,721 11,112 38,190 17,278 75,182 46,316 Bihar 47,643 32,762 12,213 18,270 23,613 12,506 99,982 54,471 Chandigarh 893 757 491 383 319 253 628 512 Chhattisgarh 9,495 7,355 4,356 3,192 8,385 4,956 16,452 10,377 Delhi 19,965 14,884 2,262 4,197 10,686 6,149 12,277 8,441Goa 604 358 176 222 183 26 236 305 Gujarat 35,001 27,300 6,503 6,501 19,975 8,941 39,762 27,300 Haryana 18,191 13,087 8,963 7,322 27,411 12,966 75,942 50,803 Himachal 8,724 7,426 3,539 4,186 5,348 3,644 19,341 12,843 Pradesh Jammu And 21,339 9,121 7,352 17,023 28,895 15,280 85,557 68,307 Kashmir Jharkhand 34,233 20,901 5,302 6,828 8,796 5,321 30,034 17,835 Karnataka 23,153 18,579 8,410 7,790 13,025 6,631 69,486 32,251 Kerala 12,968 9,501 5,673 6,514 8,832 4,416 10,449 5,427 Ladakh 731 10 246 437 445 247 312 345 Lakshadweep 120 - - 52 - - 120 - Madhya 46,659 31,622 21,345 22,506 34,884 19,849 2,59,871 1,47,96 Pradesh Maharashtra 39,864 31,508 14,913 16,940 35,284 16,746 75,368 45,334 Manipur 6,424 6,111 1,146 2,295 2,879 572 20,798 13,124 Meghalaya 3,406 3,875 1,245 1,928 2,502 1,024 7,938 3,952 Mizoram 4,742 3,970 1,162 1,455 3,533 1,055 6,871 3,586 Nagaland 4,184 2,793 1,803 2,952 3,830 1,269 7,299 4,311 Odisha 12,645 10,966 12,116 7,526 21,457 12,296 26,231 16,399 Puducherry 1,622 1,756 689 834 1,556 1,087 3,096 1,756 Punjab 18,539 14,257 7,568 6,963 11,836 6,377 1,06,699 79,907 Rajasthan 38,511 32,927 9,232 13,781 23,564 11,379 2,80,156 2,03,95 Sikkim 1,322 959 381 602 2,802 714 2,874 1,041Tamil Nadu 29,057 17,250 8,029 12,811 34,533 19,093 85,689 62,587 Telangana 13,107 9,440 8,040 6,804 15,390 10,885 22,188 16,038 The Dadra 252 175 31 33 301 107 1,407 883 And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu Tripura 4,490 7,476 1,608 2,342 5,081 2,719 14,363 8,995 Uttar Pradesh 69,015 52,949 25,568 31,373 71,771 35,731 4,63,503 3,10,74 Uttarakhand 10,522 7,358 2,942 3,945 11,669 6,442 35,364 22,470 West Bengal 31,406 21,472 12,370 12,672 25,768 12,157 36,410 22,231

(iii) CTS:

State/UT 2021 2022 2023 2024 Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Ce ANDAMAN AND 531 406 450 371 481 337 838 NICOBAR ISLANDS ANDHRA 45612 36404 48110 36293 50568 36667 52447 4 PRADESH ARUNACHAL 497 379 674 532 733 496 669 PRADESH ASSAM 3500 3105 3548 2923 5325 3369 4256 3 BIHAR 110399 92905 90830 66765 125625 88903 116293 8 CHANDIGARH 910 801 907 732 1083 719 898 CHHATTISGARH 22320 18415 20816 16841 24226 11078 22237 1 DELHI 8774 7810 9261 7817 10288 5619 9368 5GOA 2080 1836 2126 1795 2255 1365 2161 GUJARAT 81236 57066 84648 57363 98454 45688 78811 4 HARYANA 49032 40668 45161 33725 54944 30924 51465 3 HIMACHAL 20332 18992 22691 19944 23371 17649 18801 1 PRADESH JAMMU AND 8062 6625 8130 6244 8504 4708 8226 5 KASHMIR JHARKHAND 29760 23129 35573 25653 40108 27841 40263 2 KARNATAKA 66238 48183 73068 46806 78724 45322 64447 4 KERALA 35493 32046 34741 30168 33196 23713 30445 2 LADAKH 171 137 326 234 368 209 375 LAKSHADWEEP 374 301 303 227 360 220 341 MADHYA 63306 44911 69194 45275 73224 41247 69309 4 PRADESH MAHARASHTRA 112997 93507 121884 95802 128009 84035 115889 8 MANIPUR 108 60 668 443 812 389 721 MEGHALAYA 508 439 738 538 714 522 992 MIZORAM 256 203 334 216 396 205 260 NAGALAND 186 161 267 212 240 136 379 ODISHA 57401 36884 54005 35122 65801 40042 54855 3 PUDUCHERRY 689 524 737 485 796 415 695 PUNJAB 39992 28742 39986 28115 43997 22465 40370 2 RAJASTHAN 95342 63910 99263 62042 109648 61841 90937 5 SIKKIM 181 169 424 369 312 181 353TAMIL NADU 28496 22427 35078 24610 41127 20094 35466 2 TELANGANA 27183 21725 26480 18530 29579 18096 33583 2 THE DADRA 443 395 666 532 908 534 822 AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU TRIPURA 1603 1234 2470 1444 2452 886 2240 UTTAR 273714 181248 269106 168207 333024 184475 317044 18 PRADESH UTTARAKHAND 8918 6992 10807 7297 11499 6898 8661 5 WEST BENGAL 29207 24786 37711 30861 44211 33583 40216 3

(iv) NAPS:

Name of 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 State Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certifi Andaman 41 2 48 12 199 22 177 73 And Nicobar Islands Andhra 16,424 4,428 21,701 4,957 22,075 6,963 26,446 4,952 Pradesh Arunachal 42 0 65 7 66 32 204 29 Pradesh Assam 9,660 2,787 8,174 1,800 5,801 2,240 10,028 1,719 Bihar 5,543 1,148 5,317 1,323 5,502 1,905 9,013 1,660 Chandigarh 668 233 1,231 224 1,692 226 1,739 426 Chhattisgarh 4,875 4,049 5,249 3,281 5,362 3,359 6,820 3,429Delhi 15,817 786 15,957 1,567 22,471 2,494 30,330 3,216 Goa 4,406 247 11,882 410 11,770 1,288 12,412 1,580 Gujarat 76,222 28,759 83,957 23,146 90,796 27,004 1,09,027 22,35 Haryana 62,867 23,201 66,714 22,002 66,504 20,106 85,979 20,75 Himachal 6,825 689 10,212 950 9,257 1,458 10,891 1,837 Pradesh Jammu And 989 227 859 87 1,026 330 1,230 241 Kashmir Jharkhand 9,151 6,994 11,883 5,719 9,686 5,409 10,674 5,207 Karnataka 58,629 7,023 78,457 10,008 92,843 15,186 1,16,343 21,06 Kerala 11,275 7,988 13,104 6,665 15,317 6,730 15,519 6,298 Ladakh 28 4 66 31 50 23 19 28 Lakshadweep 9 19 6 9 8 8 14 8 Madhya 21,205 7,132 22,706 5,570 26,823 6,378 34,210 8,790 Pradesh Maharashtra 1,86,010 28,385 2,63,245 42,902 2,78,423 68,949 3,01,910 70,31 Manipur 32 9 18 1 187 7 219 5 Meghalaya 181 17 212 33 328 21 175 46 Mizoram 4 0 12 1 146 0 280 13 Nagaland 22 0 15 1 24 3 40 4 Odisha 10,458 4,740 10,755 5,442 10,757 5,420 12,416 4,979 Puducherry 1,343 443 2,469 324 4,268 362 5,953 380 Punjab 15,361 3,208 14,761 3,348 15,510 4,659 25,649 3,940 Rajasthan 15,204 4,039 18,230 3,891 22,328 4,699 32,243 5,244Sikkim 202 20 298 18 439 13 508 51 Tamil Nadu 72,311 12,716 1,01,553 9,346 1,01,788 11,766 1,43,236 12,20 Telangana 31,821 8,398 37,775 9,156 34,017 12,782 47,501 11,32 The Dadra 1,006 67 2,878 81 3,570 179 4,100 329 And Nagar Haveli And Daman AND Diu Tripura 368 18 383 90 449 163 533 171 Uttar Pradesh 56,946 13,835 71,505 14,461 78,966 14,789 1,06,269 16,77 Uttarakhand 16,436 1,968 21,058 1,999 22,887 2,771 30,643 4,086 West Bengal 26,109 3,523 29,538 4,103 23,324 7,314 35,153 6,517 * tracking of certification under NAPS has been initiated from 2022-23 onwards.

This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. *** SH (रलीज़ आईडी: 2294861) आगंतुक पटल : 525 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही , Tamil