Nilanjan
India is one of the youngest nations in the world with more than 62% of its population in the working age group (15-59 years) and around 54% below 25 years of age. To harness this demographic dividend, India needs to equip its workforce with employable skills and knowledge that can help them secure a better livelihood. However, according to a report by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), only 4.69% of the total workforce in India has undergone formal skill training as compared to 68% in the UK, 75% in Germany, 52% in the USA, 80% in Japan and 96% in South Korea. This indicates a huge skill gap and a need for a large-scale skill development initiative in the country.
To address this challenge, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in 2015 as the flagship scheme of the MSDE. The objective of this scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. The scheme also aims to align the skill training with the national standards and create a registry of skilled personnel.
After the successful implementation of the pilot phase of PMKVY (2015-16), where 19.85 lakh candidates were trained, PMKVY 2.0 was launched in 2016 with an aim to scale up both in terms of sectors and geographies and by greater alignment with other missions of the Government of India like Make in India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat, etc. PMKVY 2.0 has two components: Centrally Sponsored Centrally Managed (CSCM) and Centrally Sponsored State Managed (CSSM). Under CSCM, NSDC is responsible for implementing the scheme through its training partners and Sector Skill Councils (SSCs). Under CSSM, State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs) are responsible for implementing the scheme through various stakeholders at the state level.
Key Features of PMKVY 2.0
Some of the key features of PMKVY 2.0 are as follows:
- The scheme covers more than 40 sectors and over 200 job roles that have been identified by the SSCs as per the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
- The scheme provides short-term training (STT) to school/college dropouts or unemployed youth and recognition of prior learning (RPL) to those who have prior learning experience or skills but lack formal certification.
- The scheme also provides special projects for creating a platform for training in special areas and premises of government bodies, corporates or industry bodies.
- The scheme also provides Kaushal and Rozgar Mela for creating awareness and mobilization of candidates and facilitating placements.
- The scheme also provides placement assistance to trained candidates through various initiatives like placement cells, job fairs, etc.
- The scheme also provides continuous monitoring and evaluation of training centres and candidates through biometric attendance system, CCTV cameras, online assessments, etc.
- The scheme also provides post-placement support to candidates who are placed for a minimum duration of three months.
- The scheme also provides social and community mobilization through various platforms like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs), National Career Service Portal, etc.
- The scheme also provides financial support to candidates through direct benefit transfer (DBT) for training fee, assessment fee, boarding and lodging expenses, etc.
- The scheme also provides incentives to training partners and SSCs for achieving targets and maintaining quality standards.
Benefits of PMKVY 2.0
Some of the benefits of PMKVY 2.0 are as follows:
- The scheme helps in creating a skilled workforce that can meet the demand of various sectors and industries in India and abroad.
- The scheme helps in enhancing the employability and income potential of the youth by providing them with industry-relevant skills and certification.
- The scheme helps in reducing the skill gap and unemployment rate in the country by providing opportunities for skill development and placement.
- The scheme helps in promoting social inclusion and gender parity by providing equal access to skill training for all sections of society, especially women, SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates.
- The scheme helps in fostering a culture of skill development and entrepreneurship among the youth by providing them with exposure to various sectors and job roles.
- The scheme helps in contributing to the economic growth and development of the country by creating a productive and competitive workforce.
How to Apply for PMKVY 2.0
The candidates who are interested and eligible for PMKVY 2.0 can apply for the scheme through the following steps:
- Visit the official website of PMKVY 3 and click on the link “Find a Training Centre”.
- Search for a training centre near your location by entering your state, district, sector, job role, etc.
- Select a training centre of your choice and contact them for enrolment.
- Fill up the online application form with your personal, educational and professional details and upload your scanned photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the online application fee (if applicable) through debit card, credit card, net banking, etc.
- Submit your application form and take a printout of it for future reference.
- Attend the counselling session at the training centre and get your biometric verification done.
- Join the training programme as per the schedule and complete the course successfully.
- Appear for the online assessment conducted by the SSC and get your skill certificate.
- Register for placement assistance through the training centre or the PMKVY portal and get placed in a suitable job.
Important Links
Here are some important links related to PMKVY 2.0:
For more details kindly refer to http://pmkvyofficial.org/.
Guidelines & Manuals
| Serial No. | Title | Download/Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circular for States/UTs under State Engagement Component of PMKVY (2016-20) |  Download |
| 2 | Operations Manual for PMKVY (2016-20) – Centrally Sponsored State Managed Component | Download |
| 3 | Guidelines for State Engagement under PMKVY (2016-2020) | Download |
| 4 | PMKVY Guidelines (2016-2020) | Download |
| 5 | Guidelines for Accreditation, Affiliation & Continuous Monitoring of Training Centres for the Skills Ecosystem | Download |
| 6 | PMKVY Branding and Communication Guidelines | Download |
| 7 | Corrigendum: Guidelines for State Engagement under PMKVY 2.0 (2016-20) | Download |
| 8 | Ministry’s order on Service Level Agreement (SLA)/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) w.r.t PMKVY (2016-20) | Download |
| 9 | Corrigendum: Operation Manual for State Engagement Component of PMKVY (2016-20) | Download |
| 10 | Service Level Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) | Download |
| 11 | SOP – Assessment and Certification | Download |
| 12 | Circular for States/UTs under State Engagement Component of PMKVY (2016-20) | Download |
| 13 | Corrigendum: Increasing the capping of targets under CAT-4 from 20% to 40% for PMKVY – Centrally Sponsored State Managed Component | Download |
| 14 | OM regarding mandatory compliance of AEBAS under CSSM component of PMKVY and Standard Operating Procedure | Download |
| 15 | Enable and strengthen skill development activities under PMKVY – CSSM component in aspirational districts | Download |
| 16 | Utilisation of funds released for implementation of PMKVY 2016-20 | Download |
| 17 | Clarification regarding Direct Benefit Transfer under CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20 | Download |
| 18 | Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Short Term Training by Academic and Industry Institutions under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2016-2020 (Pilot Phase) | Download |
| 19 | Guidelines for State Skill Development Mission/ State Govt. to function as Inspection Agency on SMART for Centre Accreditation and Affiliation | Download |
| 20 | Skill Saathi Counselling Scheme Guidelines 2018-19 | Download |
| 21 | Amendments/ Revision in Guidelines for State Engagement under PMKVY (2016-20) (CSSM-PMKVY) | Download |
| 22 | Amendments/ Revision in the Operation Manual of PMKVY (2016-20) (CSSM-PMKVY) | Download |
| 23 | Roll out of CSSM-PMKVY (2016-20) on PFMS | Download |
| 24 | Utilisation of Funds by SSDMS of States/ UTs under the CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20 | Download |
| 25 | In-principle approval for extension of provision of Boarding & Lodging, and Transportation cost for 50% of the enrolled candidates to all the North-East States, all PMKKs, Jammu & Kashmir (except 4 districts), Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand under PMKVY 2016-20 (both the CSCM and CSSM component) till 31st March, 2020 | Download |
| 26 | Rationalisation of Financial Target and Corresponding Physical Target in-princpally approved for States/UTs | Download |
| 27 | Linking of CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20 with AEBAS attendance | Download |
| 28 | Requests from States for clarification on Cost Break-up under CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20 | Download |
| 29 | BAS (Biometric Attendance Services) under CSSM component of PMKVY (2016-20) to be payable | Download |
| 30 | Special Projects under CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20 | Download |
| 31 | In-principle approval of applicability of Common Norms for Skill Development Schemes Third Amendment, 2019 – revision in base cost in PMKVY 2016-2020 | Download |
| 32 | Rationalisation of financial targets approved in-principle for States/ UTs, 3% fund under ‘Awareness and Mobilization Cost’ under CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20 and opening up of the PMKVY 2016-20 scheme (only Cat-2 of CSSM component) for more relevant NSQF aligned non SSC courses | Download |
| 33 | Handbooks and Induction Kits under CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20 | Download |
| 34 | Revised action plan for FY 2019-20 under the CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20 | Download |
| 35 | In-principle approval on the list of 384 job roles under CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20 | Download |
| 36 | In-principle approval of last date of enrollment of candidates under PMKVY 2016-20 | Download |
| 37 | On-line request for suggestions for minimizing the Regulatory Compliances | Download |
| 38 | Pending assessments under Central Component of PMKVY 2.0 | Download |
| 39 | Financial closure of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 2.0) (2016-20)- Submission of pending committed liability alongwith Utilisation Certificates (UCs) for the release of funds under PMKVY 2.0 | Download |
Sanction Order Under State – Engagement Component of PMKVY (2016-20)
| Serial No. | Title | Download/Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Download |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | Download |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | Download |
| 4 | Assam | Download |
| 5 | Bihar | Download |
| 6 | Chandigarh | Download |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | Download |
| 8 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Download |
| 9 | Daman and Diu | Download |
| 10 | Delhi | Download |
| 11 | Goa | Download |
| 12 | Gujarat | Download |
| 13 | Haryana | Download |
| 14 | Himachal Pradesh | Download |
| 15 | Jammu & Kashmir | Download |
| 16 | Jharkhand | Download |
| 17 | Karnataka | Download |
| 18 | Kerala | Download |
| 19 | Lakshadweep | Download |
| 20 | Madhya Pradesh | Download |
| 21 | Maharashtra | Download |
| 22 | Manipur | Download |
| 23 | Meghalaya | Download |
| 24 | Mizoram | Download |
| 25 | Nagaland | Download |
| 26 | Odisha | Download |
| 27 | Puducherry | Download |
| 28 | Punjab | Download |
| 29 | Rajasthan | Download |
| 30 | Sikkim | Download |
| 31 | Tamil Nadu | Download |
| 32 | Telangana | Download |
| 33 | Tripura | Download |
| 34 | Uttarakhand | Download |
| 35 | Uttar Pradesh | Download |
| 36 | West Bengal | Download |
Conclusion
PMKVY 2.0 is a visionary scheme of the Government of India that aims to empower the Indian youth with industry-relevant skills and certification. The scheme provides various benefits to the candidates such as free skill training, placement assistance, financial support, etc. The scheme also provides incentives to the training partners and SSCs for achieving targets and maintaining quality standards. The scheme has trained more than 1.2 crore candidates till date and has created a positive impact on their lives. If you are looking for a skill development opportunity that can help you in securing a better livelihood, then you should apply for PMKVY 2.0 today. We wish you all the best for your career!
