**Executive Summary**
This document is the answer to Unstarred Question No. 262 in Lok Sabha, answered on 02.02.2026, regarding discrepancies in the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). The Minister of State addresses deficiencies identified by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the initial phases of PMKVY up to 2022. It outlines corrective measures taken by the government under PMKVY 4.0 to address those deficiencies.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **CAG Audit Findings**
* A CAG Performance Audit of PMKVY up to 2022 identified deficiencies in legacy systems.
* These deficiencies relate to data validation, beneficiary details, assessor information, eligibility verification, and monitoring processes.
* The deficiencies were largely attributed to IT controls limitations and decentralized implementation.
* **Corrective Measures Under PMKVY 4.0**
* Aadhaar-based e-KYC, face authentication, and geo-tagged attendance were implemented.
* QR-coded digital certificates are now being used.
* Real-time dashboards on the Skill India Digital Hub have been introduced.
* Assessor and training center accreditation has been strengthened through NCVET.
* Independent monitoring is conducted via Kaushal Samiksha Kendra.
* Monitoring guidelines have been revised with clear KPIs.
* A robust penalty and recovery framework is in place.
* **Enforcement and Accountability**
* Disciplinary actions, including suspension, blacklisting, and recovery of funds, have been taken where non-compliance was found.
* Stronger accountability, verification, and oversight mechanisms have been institutionalized within the scheme.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Beneficiaries of PMKVY**
* **Impact:** Improved verification processes aim to reduce fraudulent or incorrect disbursement of funds. The implementation of e-KYC and other authentication methods enhances transparency and accountability in beneficiary identification and eligibility.
* **Action Required:** Potential beneficiaries may need to provide Aadhaar details and participate in face authentication procedures.
**Stakeholder: Assessors and Assessment Agencies**
* **Impact:** Stricter accreditation through NCVET will impact assessors. Agencies found with incorrect or fraudulent credentials may face blacklisting and recovery of certifications issued.
* **Action Required:** Adherence to new accreditation standards and monitoring guidelines to maintain their accreditation status.
**Stakeholder: Training Centers**
* **Impact:** Strengthened accreditation processes and monitoring via Kaushal Samiksha Kendra require compliance with revised guidelines and KPIs.
* **Action Required:** Adapt to the revised monitoring guidelines and KPIs, ensuring compliance with the strengthened accreditation processes.
**Stakeholder: Government/Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship**
* **Impact:** Enhanced oversight, accountability, and verification mechanisms will improve the overall effectiveness and integrity of the PMKVY scheme.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the implementation of corrective measures and continue to strengthen the scheme's oversight mechanisms.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): A skill development scheme under scrutiny for discrepancies.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: The ministry responsible for the PMKVY scheme and addressing the raised discrepancies.
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG): The agency that conducted a performance audit of PMKVY, identifying deficiencies.
PMKVY 4.0: The updated version of the PMKVY scheme incorporating corrective measures.
Lok Sabha: Parliament house where question regarding discrepancies in PMKVY scheme was raised.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 262
ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026
DISCREPANCIES IN PMKVY
262. ADV PRIYA SAROJ:
MS IQRA CHOUDHARY:
SHRI PUSHPENDRA SAROJ:
Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be
pleased to state:
(a) the details of the number of beneficiaries certified under the Pradhan Mantri
Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) whose bank accounts, mobile numbers or identity
details were found to be invalid, non-functional or unverifiable along with the total
amount transferred to such beneficiaries, year and State/UT-wise;
(b) the details of the number of assessors or assessment agencies found with
incorrect, incomplete or fraudulent credentials, the certifications issued by them and
the State/UT-wise action taken, including blacklisting or recovery;
(c) the details of the number of candidates certified in job roles without meeting
prescribed educational or technical eligibility norms, including cases of missing or
unverifiable educational records, job-role and State/UT-wise; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to recover misused funds, fix accountability
and strengthen verification and monitoring mechanisms under PMKVY?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL
DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (d): The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) conducted a Performance Audit
of PMKVY covering its initial phases up to 2022 and flagged certain deficiencies in
legacy systems relating to data validation, beneficiary details, assessor information,
eligibility verification, and monitoring processes, largely attributable to limitations in IT
controls and decentralized implementation prevalent at that time.
Taking cognizance of these observations, the Government has since undertaken
comprehensive corrective measures under PMKVY 4.0, including Aadhaar-based e-
KYC, face authentication and geo-tagged attendance, QR-coded digital certificates,
real-time dashboards on the Skill India Digital Hub, strengthened assessor and training
centre accreditation through NCVET, independent monitoring via Kaushal Samiksha
Kendra, revised monitoring guidelines with clear KPIs, and a robust penalty and
recovery framework.
Disciplinary actions, including suspension, blacklisting, recovery of funds, and drastic
steps have been taken wherever non-compliance was established, thereby
institutionalising stronger accountability, verification, and oversight mechanisms under
the scheme.
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