Ministry of Heavy Industries, under the SAMARTH centres has trained approximately 33000 persons

Executive Summary This report outlines the skill development initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to bolster the Indian Capital Goods Sector. Key achievements include training 33,000 persons via SAMARTH centres and over 2.7 million candidates under PMKVY 4.0 as of June 2026. The document highlights the transition to Industry 4.0 through specialized hubs and the development of 58 new qualification packages.

Key Points / Main Content

Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) Initiatives

• Infrastructure Development: Established four Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) Centres to promote Industry 4.0 and a Common Engineering Facility Centre (CEFC) at BHEL, Trichy, for advanced welding training.
• Qualification Frameworks: Developed 58 Qualification Packages through industry bodies: ASDC (23), CGSSC (23), and IASC SSC (12).
• Training Impact: Approximately 33,000 persons were trained at SAMARTH centres, and over 8,500 persons were trained at the CEFC in Trichy over the last three years.

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Programs

• Flagship Schemes: Administration of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), and the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) across heavy industries and manufacturing.
• PMKVY 4.0 Performance: Since its implementation in FY 2022-23, the scheme has trained 27,31,699 candidates.
• Vocational Training: ITI enrollments in Capital Goods and Manufacturing courses totaled 12,53,158 over the last three years.

PMKVY 4.0 Operational Structure

• Demand-Driven Model: Training centre (TC) accreditation is based on proposals from Project Implementation Agencies that account for specific skill gaps.
• Network Reach: As of June 30, 2026, training is delivered through 16,946 centres, which include 6,993 educational institutions such as schools, colleges, and universities.

Impact Analysis

Industrial Workforce and Students Impact Individuals gain access to specialized training in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0, improving technical competency in the capital goods sector. Action Required Prospective candidates should seek enrollment in accredited ITIs or PMKVY training centres to benefit from the demand-driven qualification packages.

Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) Impact PIAs are the primary drivers of the PMKVY 4.0 scheme, responsible for bridging the gap between industry requirements and training delivery. Action Required Agencies must conduct skill gap analyses and submit formal proposals to MSDE for the accreditation and affiliation of training centres.

Educational Institutions (Schools, Colleges, and ITIs) Impact Institutions are increasingly integrated into the national skilling ecosystem, with nearly 7,000 facilities currently functioning as training hubs. Action Required Participating institutions must ensure their training facilities meet the accreditation standards required for PMKVY 4.0 and align curricula with the new qualification packages.