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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): objectives, features, free skill courses, certifications, and outcomes empowering Indian youth with job-ready training under Skill India Mission.
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July 24, 2025
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship government scheme launched in July 2015 to provide free, job-ready skill training to Indian youth aged 15–45. Over 1.4 crore people have benefited in the last 10 years across sectors like IT, healthcare, construction, and more, with certified training, placement support, and recognized credentials under the Skill India Mission.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is one of the most impactful steps taken by the Indian government to handle unemployment and improve practical skills. This scheme was launched in July 2015. Under this scheme, a plan was made to train one crore youth by 2020. The aim is to give young people the skills that industries actually need.
Over the years, skill development in India has shifted towards more hands-on, job-ready training. PMKVY has made this possible by offering free, practical courses and recognizing skills people already have.
As the scheme marks 10 years of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, its impact is clearly visible in transforming the skill ecosystem of India. Since its launch in 2015, PMKVY has witnessed multiple phases:
| 10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana | ||
| PMKVY Version | Implementation Period | Key Focus Areas |
| PMKVY 1.0 | 2015–2016 | Mobilizing youth and creating awareness about skill training. |
| PMKVY 2.0 | 2016–2020 | Short-term training, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), increased budget & reach. |
| PMKVY 3.0 | 2020–2022 | District-level planning, demand-driven training, post-COVID recovery. |
| PMKVY 4.0 | 2023–2024 | Focus on emerging technologies: AI, drones, 3D printing, robotics. |
Till now, PMKVY has trained over 1.4 crore individuals and strengthened public-private partnerships in skill development.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) was officially launched in July 2015 by The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Here’s an overview of the PMKVY full form and key details:
The main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is to help young people learn skills that companies are actually looking for. Here are some objectives of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana:
The features of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana focus on transparency, accessibility, and quality in skill development. Here are some features of PMKVY:
Here are some courses in Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, helping different sectors and skill levels:
These courses are delivered through certified Training Providers, and each course includes practical training, soft skills, and financial literacy sessions.
The Outcome and Employment Generation under PMKVY has created meaningful livelihood opportunities for many individuals. Here are some outcomes:
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