Parliament Question: Redesigning of PMKVY Courses

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3548 ANSWERED ON – 10.08.2026 REDESIGNING OF PMKVY COURSES

3548. SHRI KALI CHARAN SINGH:

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to redesign and update Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) courses to meet the skill requirements of emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, electronics, green energy, electric vehicles, drones, cybersecurity, robotics and advanced manufacturing and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of post- certification employment, job retention and placement outcomes of candidates trained under PMKVY and if so, the details and findings thereof;

(c) the number of candidates trained, certified and secured employment under the PMKVY during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise, year and sector-wise;

(d) the details of funds allocated, released and utilized under PMKVY during the last three years and the current year, year-wise and State/UT-wise; and

(e) the steps taken to strengthen industry partnerships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training and placement linkages to improve employment opportunities and long-term employability of PMKVY-certified candidates? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has been implementing its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), since 2015, for imparting skill development training through Short-Term Training (STT) and up-skilling and re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to all sections of the society. Under PMKVY

4.0 which is under implementation since FY 2022-23, the focus is on imparting training in emerging and new-age courses such as Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, electronics, green energy, electric vehicles, drones, cybersecurity, robotics, etc., as per the industry requirement. To meet emerging technology demands, 600+ new-age and futuristic courses have been introduced. As on 30.06.2026, around 5.44 lakh candidates have been trained in new-age and futuristic job roles under PMKVY 4.0 across the country.

(b) & (c) Under PMKVY scheme, 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 PMKVY3.0, implemented from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. In these versions of PMKVY, out of 56.89 lakh candidates that have been certified in STT, 24.37 lakh candidates were reported placed which makes the overall placement rate at 42.8%. Under PMKVY 4.0 which is under implementation since FY 2022-23, the focus is to empower trained candidates to choose their varied career path and they are suitably oriented for the same through On-Job Training

(OJT) embedded industry relevant skill courses.

PMKVY was evaluated by NITI Aayog in October 2020 across several states. As per the study, about 94% of the employers surveyed reported they would hire more candidates trained under PMKVY. Further, 52% of the candidates who were placed in full time/part-time employment and oriented under the RPL component received higher salary or felt that they will get higher salary compared to their un-certified peers. Also, a third-party impact evaluation of PMKVY 2.0 (2016-20) was also conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). As per the evaluation, about 70.5% surveyed candidates received placement in their desired skill sector.

Further, a third-party evaluation of PMKVY 4.0 conducted by the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM) in 2025 observed that PMKVY training has led to a measurable improvement in employment outcomes for Short-Term Training (STT) candidates, with the combined share of employed and self-employed respondents increasing from 26.6% prior to training to 45.4% post-training, reflecting a significant rise of

18.8 % points. Moreover, 41.4% of STT candidates and 48.9% of RPL candidates reported an increase in income following PMKVY training and certification.

Year and State/UT-wise number of candidates trained and certified under the PMKVY during the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026) are given at Annexure I and Sector-wise details are given at Annexure II.

(d) PMKVY 4.0 is a demand driven Scheme and there is no provision of State-wise fund allocation. The Year-wise details of funds allocated and released for implementation of PMKVY 4.0 during the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026) are given

below: (₹ in crore) FY Budget Estimate Revised Estimate Funds Released 2023-24 1,558.00 920.00 510.52 2024-25 1,938.30 1,538.00 1,538.00 2025-26 1,915.00 1,100.00 265.57 2026-27 1,400.00 - 78.28 Total 6,811.30 3,558.00 2,392.37 The State/UT-wise and FY-wise utilization of funds for implementation of PMKVY 4.0 during the last three years and the current year is given at Annexure III.

(e) Under PMKVY, industries play a vital role in imparting quality skilling in the country.

The training has been standardized through the National Skills Qualification Framework

(NSQF), aligning courses with industry needs and national priorities. Industry-led Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) engage with industries to identify skill gaps, develop curriculum, define competency standards, and oversee training, assessment, and certification in alignment with NSQF. A major reform is the integration of On-the-Job Training (OJT) through industries, ensuring real-world industry exposure. Moreover, more than fifteen industries have been designated as Awarding Bodies (ABs) to develop job roles aligned with industry needs such as HCL Technologies, IBM, Bajaj Finserv, Microsoft, etc. In collaboration with industries,Kaushal Mahotsavs are organized to provide employment opportunities to the skilled candidates. Additionally, various industries have been onboarded under the Scheme to deliver skill training across sectors.

Additionally, the Ministry has launched the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), a unified digital platform that integrates the skilling, education, employment and entrepreneurship ecosystems to provide lifelong access to a wide range of services. Details of trained candidates are available on the platform, enabling potential employers to identify and connect with suitably skilled candidates. SIDH also facilitates access to employment and apprenticeship opportunities by connecting candidates with prospective employers and establishments.Annexure I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PART (b) & (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3548 ANSWERED ON 10.08.2026 REGARDING “REDESIGNING OF PMKVY COURSES” The State/UT-wise and FY-wise number of candidates trained and certified under the PMKVY during the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026), are given below:

State FY-23-24 FY-24-25 FY-25-26 FY-26-27 Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Andaman and Nicobar 648 131 909 939 30 0 337 0 Islands Andhra Pradesh 32,449 19,163 35,471 23,085 3,094 3,759 6,930 1,705 Arunachal Pradesh 4,152 705 10,054 5,934 125 510 74 0 Assam 38,190 17,278 75,182 46,316 5,902 7,609 8,106 1,522 Bihar 23,613 12,506 99,982 54,471 4,451 13,039 2,812 1,080 Chandigarh 319 253 628 512 148 112 195 113 Chhattisgarh 8,385 4,956 16,452 10,377 490 834 325 80 Delhi 10,686 6,149 12,277 8,441 2,769 2,701 493 150 Goa 183 26 236 305 12 0 0 8 Gujarat 19,975 8,941 39,762 27,300 949 1,820 1,189 470 Haryana 27,411 12,966 75,942 50,803 8,308 15,887 1,509 583 Himachal Pradesh 5,348 3,644 19,341 12,843 3,582 3,479 537 322 Jammu And Kashmir 28,895 15,280 85,557 68,307 4,689 8,523 3,306 930 Jharkhand 8,796 5,321 30,034 17,835 1,785 3,434 460 270 Karnataka 13,025 6,631 69,486 32,251 7,339 22,515 2,279 870 Kerala 8,832 4,416 10,449 5,427 1,118 1,268 192 174 Ladakh 445 247 312 345 0 17 0 0 Madhya Pradesh 34,884 19,849 2,59,871 1,47,966 16,686 45,163 14,322 2,562 Maharashtra 35,284 16,746 75,368 45,334 8,180 13,360 1,780 961 Manipur 2,879 572 20,798 13,124 1,067 1,711 412 170 Meghalaya 2,502 1,024 7,938 3,952 1,168 1,150 1,244 123 Mizoram 3,533 1,055 6,871 3,586 1,384 1,342 395 115 Nagaland 3,830 1,269 7,299 4,311 662 905 1,578 575 Odisha 21,457 12,296 26,231 16,399 2,189 2,522 815 688 Puducherry 1,556 1,087 3,096 1,756 646 745 708 26 Punjab 11,836 6,377 1,06,699 79,907 10,259 16,966 13,208 8,095 Rajasthan 23,564 11,379 2,80,156 2,03,959 10,856 36,673 736 206 Sikkim 2,802 714 2,874 1,041 0 228 50 47 Tamil Nadu 34,533 19,093 85,689 62,587 10,786 16,178 3,640 2,455 Telangana 15,390 10,885 22,188 16,038 6,344 5,829 2,660 652 Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and 301 107 1,407 883 75 337 54 58 Diu Tripura 5,081 2,719 14,363 8,995 1,906 1,724 2,711 785 Uttar Pradesh 71,771 35,731 4,63,503 3,10,748 28,823 63,747 10,834 3,250 Uttarakhand 11,669 6,442 35,364 22,470 3,650 5,316 562 460 West Bengal 25,768 12,157 36,410 22,231 3,916 5,277 1,301 742 Total 5,39,992 2,78,115 20,38,319 13,30,778 1,53,388 3,04,680 85,754 30,247Annexure II ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PART (b) & (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3548 ANSWERED ON 10.08.2026 REGARDING “REDESIGNING OF PMKVY COURSES” The Sector-wise and FY-wise number of candidates trained and certified under the PMKVY during the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026), are given below:

FY-23-24 FY-24-25 FY-25-26 FY-26-27 Sector Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Aerospace and Aviation 135 30 3,912 2,176 200 269 0 0 Agriculture 13,186 6,122 1,05,478 62,384 3,147 5,416 15,964 10,411 Apparel 58,810 30,676 1,37,240 1,08,298 3,984 7,568 1,528 655 Automotive 14,162 5,842 71,197 48,458 1,803 8,799 4,410 217 Banking, Financial 1,882 531 3,785 1,935 483 429 83 0 Services and Insurance Beauty and Wellness 34,287 18,613 1,23,668 90,934 7,813 12,631 1,175 360 Capital Goods 8,522 4,467 20,994 11,872 3,748 4,906 1,959 197 Construction 15,095 5,587 53,391 29,697 2,331 5,394 8,891 3,226 Domestic Workers 0 0 0 0 0 0 294 0 Electronics and 61,333 26,321 4,85,201 3,05,070 24,642 66,738 7,669 1,475 Hardware Food Processing 11,172 4,858 44,538 29,510 1,746 1,762 6,021 1,890 Furniture and Fittings 5,405 2,644 3,805 2,013 675 612 71 19 Gems and Jewellery 4,237 3,634 5,886 4,780 0 86 0 0 Green Jobs 21,009 12,193 40,699 30,521 4,847 6,980 3,505 1,196 Handicrafts and Carpet 13,174 5,981 2,22,628 1,73,801 7,925 22,734 910 1 Healthcare 17,279 12,865 92,260 48,789 8,168 27,558 2,881 262 Hydrocarbon 10,557 7,276 7,062 5,822 627 1,107 0 0 Infrastructure Equipment 1,486 887 2,569 1,927 157 514 29 0 Instrumentation Automation Surveillance 4,126 2,343 11,459 7,888 142 593 85 21 and Communication Iron and Steel 6,221 1,922 16,569 13,774 103 461 3,904 103 IT / IT-ITeS 80,863 41,320 1,80,082 93,672 23,224 34,371 10,779 2,149 Leather 7,368 5,160 13,129 8,739 1,368 3,756 2,602 1,927 Life Sciences 4,903 2,919 19,788 10,633 1,514 4,110 0 0 Logistics 18,657 9,525 28,323 17,607 3,701 4,832 700 573 Management 27,741 18,978 41,475 27,952 18,144 23,689 3,432 2,754 Media and Entertainment 22,892 12,549 93,331 59,418 12,056 23,165 449 179 Mining 489 292 2,756 2,404 31 63 90 59 Persons with Disability 0 0 1,216 914 0 57 0 0 Plumbing 5,519 2,667 6,640 5,112 420 638 624 139 Power 4,637 1,986 25,743 13,873 522 4,788 425 40 Retail 743 242 9,609 7,085 640 662 35 33 Rubber 5,562 3,363 7,743 4,408 838 1,263 1,933 1,272 Sports 2,298 1,640 3,591 2,470 302 375 20 0 Telecom 27,073 13,789 90,258 55,062 10,723 16,129 2,409 793 Textiles and Handlooms 5,628 2,834 16,557 13,078 253 832 736 0 Tourism and Hospitality 23,541 8,059 45,737 28,702 7,111 11,393 2,141 296 Total 5,39,992 2,78,115 20,38,319 13,30,778 1,53,388 3,04,680 85,754 30,247Annexure III ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PART (d) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3548 ANSWERED ON 10.08.2026 REGARDING “REDESIGNING OF PMKVY COURSES” The State/UT-wise and FY-wise utilization of funds for implementation of PMKVY 4.0 during the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026) is given below:

State FY-23-24 FY-24-25 FY-25-26 FY-26-27 Andaman and Nicobar Islands 0.05 0.84 - - Andhra Pradesh 31.76 15.95 17.02 2.17 Arunachal Pradesh 5.02 5.41 1.05 - Assam 39.59 42.21 17.84 0.42 Bihar 25.05 62.33 7.21 0.49 Chandigarh 0.47 0.57 0.00 - Chhattisgarh 10.77 8.37 5.88 0.06 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 0.27 0.90 - 0.01 Delhi 11.72 19.50 1.58 9.73 Goa 0.24 0.07 - - Gujarat 13.06 18.79 0.97 0.04 Haryana 24.05 58.23 6.82 0.62 Himachal Pradesh 6.54 14.46 5.57 0.28 Jammu And Kashmir 32.53 69.30 3.49 0.89 Jharkhand 12.22 19.71 1.02 0.76 Karnataka 13.59 33.19 3.73 0.08 Kerala 7.17 4.36 2.67 0.16 Ladakh 0.80 0.59 - - Madhya Pradesh 43.17 205.84 26.98 3.67 Maharashtra 32.09 44.44 6.05 1.01 Manipur 5.16 10.08 19.81 0.19 Meghalaya 2.92 4.36 (1.24) 0.08 Mizoram 2.61 2.75 3.97 0.19 Nagaland 3.14 4.27 1.43 0.06 Odisha 17.16 14.31 3.04 0.25 Puducherry 2.11 1.24 0.00 - Punjab 22.42 104.17 8.88 0.51 Rajasthan 58.45 292.42 34.92 2.53 Sikkim 3.01 1.26 0.09 - Tamil Nadu 36.13 63.08 4.96 0.41 Telangana 19.69 11.07 4.27 0.87 Tripura 5.32 8.94 1.83 0.28 Uttar Pradesh 79.06 352.64 64.90 5.52 Uttarakhand 12.82 26.37 2.26 0.15 West Bengal 17.98 16.28 9.80 0.11 *****