Parliament Question: Beneficiaries under NSDC and PMKVY Schemes

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 28 ANSWERED ON – 21/07/2025 BENEFICIARIES UNDER NSDC AND PMKVY SCHEMES 28. SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH: SHRI SURESH KUMAR SHETKAR: SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B: Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state: (a) the details of the total number of beneficiaries trained and certified trainers under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) led programmes during the last ten years, along with the annual trainer-to-beneficiary ratio; (b) whether the Government holds only 49 per cent equity in NSDC and if so, the manner in which it ensures adequate oversight and accountability in decision-making, particularly with a private sector-dominated board; (c) the steps taken by the Government to improve the quality and uniformity of training under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), particularly in the States facing delays in release of funds, technological challenges and poor placement outcomes, State- wise along with placement data (d) the manner in which the Government monitor and regulate NSDC’s support to the profit-making training institutions to ensure inclusivity and access for marginalized communities; (e) the details of the funds allocated and utilised under the NSDC and PMKVY schemes during the last year and the current year, year/State-wise; and (f) whether these programmes aligned with actual industry skill gaps and improved beneficiaries’ livelihoods and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY) (a) Under the PMKVY scheme of MSDE implemented through NSDC, more than 1.6 crore candidates have been trained/oriented over the last ten years and out of which 1.29 crore have been certified as on 30.06.2025. Under other programs of NSDC, around 1.74 crores candidates are trained. NSDC has facilitated over 2.32 lakh trainer certificationsthrough Awarding Bodies. The trainer-to-beneficiary ratio varies depending on the type of training, batch size, sector norms and geography. (b) Yes, the Government holds 49% equity in NSDC. Despite a private sector-majority shareholding, oversight of the Government is done through Government representation on the Board of NSDC. (c) To improve the quality and uniformity of training under PMKVY, the Government has taken several steps, including: i. Introduction of PMKVY 4.0, which emphasizes quality, industry relevance, and flexibility. Also, On-Job-Training (OJT) has been embedded in STT component of this scheme. ii. The courses offered under PMKVY are NSQF aligned which ensures better employability for the candidates. iii. Implementation of a Common Cost Norms framework for standardization. iv. Digital Monitoring is conducted through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), which documents the full life cycle of training. v. The training life cycle has been significantly improved by implementing Aadhaar- based enrolment, biometric attendance, and ensuring that training is delivered exclusively by certified trainers and assessed by certified assessors. Additionally, transparency has been enhanced through the use of geotagging, biometric verification, and real-time monitoring via dashboards. (d) The Government monitors and regulates NSDC’s support to for-profit training institutions through Accreditation and Affiliation norms for training centres (TC) under the Skill India Quality Assurance Framework and data-driven monitoring of the scheme through SIDH. Oversight mechanisms are reinforced through technology-enabled systems such as e-KYC based enrolment, Aadhar-enabled biometric attendance, grievance redressal systems, performance audits, impact assessments and third-party evaluations. Under PMKVY 4.0, training is being imparted in accredited and affiliated Training Centres (TCs), monitoring of TCs through physical and virtual mode. Legal action such as filing FIR, blacklisting, suspension, financial recovery, etc. are taken against non-compliant TCs. PMKVY is implemented across the country and its benefits are available to all the sections of society including the marginalized communities. To promote inclusivity, mobilizing candidates from marginalized communities through targeted outreach, industry-aligned curriculum offerings, and the introduction of futuristic courses to bridge the digital divide are emphasized. Also, to ensure equitable skill development, accessibility is promoted by mandating geographic spread, with training centres across districts, including dedicated efforts under Special Projects and specific allocations for Aspirational and Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts. (e) For implementation of PMKVY, MSDE released Rs. 1538.29 crores during FY 2024-25. The State/UT-Wise details of funds disbursed by NSDC to training partners given at Annexure-I. No funds have been released during current financial year. (f) Under PMKVY, MSDE has undertaken a range of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the employability of youth through market aligned skill training. These efforts include the following:i. Comprehensive mapping of job demand is undertaken through insights driven from regular skill gap studies conducted across national, state/district levels, District Skill Development Plans (DSDPs), and industry-specific inputs representing over key sectors. ii. All job roles are aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) to ensure that the curriculum is responsive to evolving market trends and future workforce requirements. iii. On-the-Job Training (OJT) is an integral component of the scheme, offering hands- on experience to candidates and equipping them for real-world workforce scenarios. iv. The National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs) undergo regular revisions to align with changing industry demands. v. Training quality is continually improved through the integration of employer feedback and analysis of placement outcomes. vi. Under PMKVY 4.0, job roles in Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicle, Robotics, 5G, and Data Analytics have been introduced to enhance employability in future-ready sectors.Annexure-I ANNEXURE REFERRED IN THE REPLY TO PART (e) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 28 ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025 State-Wise details of funds disbursed under PMKVY by NSDC during FY 2024-25. Funds Disbursed (In S.N. State/UT ₹ Cr) 1 ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS 0.84 2 ANDHRA PRADESH 15.95 3 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 5.41 4 ASSAM 42.21 5 BIHAR 62.33 6 CHANDIGARH 0.57 7 CHHATTISGARH 8.37 8 DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU 0.90 9 DELHI 19.50 10 GOA 0.07 11 GUJARAT 18.79 12 HARYANA 58.23 13 HIMACHAL PRADESH 14.46 14 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 69.30 15 JHARKHAND 19.71 16 KARNATAKA 33.19 17 KERALA 4.36 18 LADAKH 0.59 19 LAKSHADWEEP - 20 MADHYA PRADESH 205.84 21 MAHARASHTRA 44.44 22 MANIPUR 10.08 23 MEGHALAYA 4.36 24 MIZORAM 2.75 25 NAGALAND 4.27 26 ODISHA 14.31 27 PUDUCHERRY 1.24 28 PUNJAB 104.17 29 RAJASTHAN 292.42 30 SIKKIM 1.26 31 TAMIL NADU 63.08 32 TELANGANA 11.07 33 TRIPURA 8.94 34 UTTAR PRADESH 352.64 35 UTTARAKHAND 26.37 36 WEST BENGAL 16.28 Grand Total 1,538.29 ****