Are you looking to boost your employability or learn a new skill without breaking the bank? Look no further than the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)! This government initiative offers a wide range of Free Short Term Training programs across various sectors, empowering individuals like you to gain industry-relevant skills and enhance their career prospects.
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About the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
The aim of the PMKVY scheme is to encourage aptitude towards employable skills and to increase the working efficiency of probable and existing daily wage earners, by giving monetary awards and rewards and by providing quality training to them.
The average award amount per person has been kept as ₹8,000 (US$100). Those wage earners already possessing a standard level of skill will be given recognition as per the scheme and the average award amount for them is ₹2000 to ₹2500. In the initial year, a target to distribute ₹15 billion (US$190 million) has been laid down for the scheme. Training programmes have been worked out on the basis of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and qualification packs specifically developed in various sectors of skills.
For this qualification plans and quality plans have been developed by various Sector Skill Councils (SSC) created with the participation of Industries. The National Skill Development Council (NSDC) has been made the coordinating and driving agency for the same. The training given to the youth under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is free
About the Free Short Term Training
STT component imparted at PMKVY Training Centres (TC) is expected to benefit candidates of Indian nationality who are either school/college dropouts or unemployed. Apart from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), TCs also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy. Upon successful completion of the assessment, candidates are provided placement assistance by training providers.
Short-Term Training (STT) shall be implemented under both the Central and State components of the scheme. STT shall have provision for both fresh skilling for trainees who are first-time learners and reskilling for the trainees/existing workforce who have already undergone formal/informal skilling and need additional skill sets
Apart from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), additional training shall also be imparted in English, Employability & Entrepreneurship (EEE) modules. Process shall be initiated for imparting add-on Bridge courses and language courses for making schemes compatible to international standards and requirements. This will enhance the potential for international employment of Indian youth
Eligibility Criteria
This scheme is applicable to any candidate of Indian nationality who:
Is aged between 15-45 years
Possesses an Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar-linked bank account
Fulfils other criteria for the respective job role as defined by the awarding body
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Benefits
Counselling:
Online Information / Counselling Platform
Through Counselling Helpline
Through District-level skill information centre
Training:
Digital Content
Training in Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial and Digital Literacy
Additional Support
Accidental Insurance
One-time incentive to all certified candidates
Boarding and lodging cost support
Conveyance cost
Post Placement Stipend
Additional support to PwD candidates
Induction kit and participant handbook
Yearly incentive to Training Provider
One-time placement travel cost
Career progression support
Special Incentive for foreign placements
Post Placement Tracking Allowance
Placement
Post Training Support
The scheme will be compatible with international standards by provisioning add-on bridge courses and language courses
The scheme will be compatible with international standards by provisioning add-on bridge courses and language courses.
Note:
It is mandatory for the candidates to have an Aadhaar ID during the enrolment process. It is also mandatory for the students to maintain 70% attendance to be eligible to appear in the assessments
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Application Process
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FAQ
What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?
PMKVY is a flagship initiative of the Government of India that aims to provide industry-relevant skill training to enhance youth employability. It offers various training programs, including Free Short Term Training (STT) options.
Who can apply for PMKVY Free Short Term Training?
Indian citizens between 15 and 45 years old (some programs extend eligibility to 49 years).
School dropouts, unemployed individuals, or those seeking skill upgradation.
