Parliament Question: PMKVY, JSS and NAPS in Bihar

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1175 ANSWERED ON 27/07/2026 PMKVY, JSS AND NAPS IN BIHAR †1175. SHRI TARIQ ANWAR:

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to

state:

(a) the details of candidates trained, training centres established and central assistance released from the year 2023-24 till date under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

(PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) scheme and National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in the Seemanchal region of Bihar, particularly in Katihar, Purnia, Kishanganj and Araria, district-wise;

(b) the details of number of youths secured employment or apprenticeship opportunities out of the candidates trained under the aforementioned schemes, district-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposes to set up new skill training centres, introduce employment-oriented courses and expand apprenticeship opportunities for the youth of the Seemanchal region in accordance with local requirements and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d): 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 Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country including the Seemanchal region of Bihar. The SIM aims at enabling the youth of India to get future-ready, equipped with industry-relevant skills.

District-wise details of the candidates trained under various schemes of MSDE from year 2023- 24 till June, 2026 in Bihar and its Seemanchal region is at Annexure-I.

The schemes of MSDE are demand driven and training centres under these schemes are set up or engaged on need basis. District-wise details of the training centres set-up or engaged by MSDE in Bihar and its Seemanchal region is at Annexure-II.

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 forimplementation of PMKVY, NAPS and JSS in the state of Bihar from year 2023-24 till June, 2026 are given as under:

Schemes Fund Released (Rs. in crores) 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 (upto 30.06.2026) PMKVY 25.05 62.33 7.21 0.49 JSS 11.69 10.11 10.84 2.50 NAPS 17.10 24.69 26.74 9.03 Amongst the schemes of MSDE, placements were tracked under the Short-Term Training component of PMKVY in the first three versions (PMKVY1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0) implemented from 2015-16 to 2021-22. Under PMKVY (1.0 to 3.0), 1.28 lakh candidates have been reported placed in Bihar. In the current version of the Scheme i.e. PMKVY 4.0, the focus is to empower the trained candidates to choose their varied career path and they are suitably oriented for the same through industry relevant skill courses that include On-the-Job Training

(OJT).

Further, in order to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training in the country, Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) scheme inter-alia aims to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs (200 Hub ITIs and 800 Spoke ITIs) in a Hub and Spoke model, wherein upgradation includes smart classrooms, modern labs, digital content, and new courses aligned to industry needs.ANNEXURES REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (A) TO (D) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1175 ANSWERED ON 27.07.2026 REGARDING ‘PMKVY, JSS AND NAPS IN BIHAR’ Annexure-I District-wise details of the candidates trained/enrolled/ under various schemes of MSDE from year 2023-24 till June, 2026 Bihar:

District PMKVY JSS NAPS CTS/ITIs * Araria 2,144 5,478 289 1,480 Arwal 585 5,399 12 5,111 Aurangabad 3,026 5,434 227 14,928 Banka 2,833 5,396 58 3,874 Begusarai 5,094 5,400 639 9,839 Bhagalpur 5,071 - 571 13,468 Bhojpur 4,265 - 497 14,310 Buxar 1,259 5,419 176 6,343 Darbhanga 2,477 - 405 5,550 Gaya 8,386 5,359 441 24,640 Gopalganj 6,073 5,400 390 6,042 Jamui 2,664 5,393 85 7,040 Jehanabad 2,000 - 46 7,577 Kaimur (Bhabua) 1,520 - 56 3,244 Katihar 3,131 - 689 4,387 Khagaria 2,679 - 127 3,149 Kishanganj 358 5,399 567 828 Lakhisarai 255 - 33 2,209 Madhepura 2,442 - 210 2,269 Madhubani 3,401 5,418 248 5,530 Munger 2,431 - 905 11,020 Muzaffarpur 4,556 5,396 1,798 14,740 Nalanda 9,246 5,420 376 23,999 Nawada 3,368 5,440 173 9,871 Pashchim Champaran 1,256 5,466 847 6,459 Patna 11,279 3,708 7,214 50,449 Purbi Champaran 3,499 5,440 434 10,831 Purnia 3,966 - 975 3,253 Rohtas 2,511 - 219 20,304 Saharsa 1,912 - 163 2,138 Samastipur 4,471 5,395 492 11,358 Saran 5,395 5,460 394 17,346 Sheikhpura 1,303 - 39 3,369 Sheohar 1,155 - 85 1,054 Sitamarhi 2,115 5,410 356 6,017 Siwan 5,508 - 294 7,896 Supaul 113 - 213 2,820 Vaishali 7,111 5,660 1,638 13,930 Overall 130,858 1,12,290 22,381 3,58,672 *Enrollments in session 2023 to 2025Annexure-II District-wise details of the training centres set-up or engaged by MSDE in Bihar and its Seemanchal region as on 30.06.2026 PMKVY 4.0 JSS NAPS ITI District Centres (STT+SP) * Centres Establishments (Govt & Pvt) Araria 3 1 28 5 Arwal 5 1 13 20 Aurangabad 12 1 40 42 Banka 11 1 17 18 Begusarai 19 1 65 37 Bhagalpur 24 - 66 41 Bhojpur 16 - 36 54 Buxar 9 1 21 25 Darbhanga 11 - 59 23 Gaya 38 1 76 85 Gopalganj 31 1 33 26 Jamui 7 1 18 25 Jehanabad 8 - 11 35 Kaimur (Bhabua) 7 - 12 12 Katihar 10 - 32 14 Khagaria 5 - 26 9 Kishanganj 4 1 26 5 Lakhisarai 2 - 22 8 Madhepura 7 - 21 9 Madhubani 10 1 43 25 Munger 11 - 19 40 Muzaffarpur 24 1 101 59 Nalanda 42 1 43 87 Nawada 11 1 24 33 Pashchim Champaran 11 1 76 17 Patna 46 1 387 216 Purbi Champaran 15 1 49 29 Purnia 12 - 49 15 Rohtas 10 - 39 67 Saharsa 7 - 25 7 Samastipur 16 1 55 44 Saran 34 1 44 65 Sheikhpura 8 - 11 13 Sheohar 2 - 13 5 Sitamarhi 8 1 30 18 Siwan 23 - 36 35 Supaul 3 - 21 8 Vaishali 26 1 72 60 Overall 548 21 856 1,336 * Short-term Training (STT) and Special Projects (SP) up to 30.06.2026 *****