Parliament Question: Employment Rate of Trained Youth under SDSs

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 53 ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025 EMPLOYMENT RATE OF TRAINED YOUTH UNDER SDSS †53. SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE: Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state: (a) the employment rate of youth trained under Skill Development Schemes (SDSs), State-wise; (b) whether the Government has formulated any special scheme to train the youth in new technologies like AI, Machine Learning, Digital Marketing and if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the internship and apprenticeship programmes being run by the Government in collaboration with the industries and private companies, State-wise; (d) whether any mechanism has been put in place to ensure that fair remuneration is provided to the employed youths under the said scheme; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY) (a): Under the Government of India’s Skill India Mission (SIM) , the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready and equipped with industry relevant skills. Amongst the schemes of MSDE, placements were tracked under the Short-Term Training component of PMKVY in the first three versions (PMKVY1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0) implemented from 2015-16 to 2021-22. Details of candidates reported placed under PMKVY (1.0, 2.0 and 3.0) are placed at Annexure-I. Under PMKVY 4.0, the focus is on empowering the trained candidates to choose their varied career path and they are suitably oriented for the same. Further, various IT tools like Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) also gives this opportunity.As per the latest estimates of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS 2023-24), conducted by the National Sample Survey Office, the unemployment rate on usual status for youth of age 15-29 years has decreased from 17.8 percent in 2017-18 to 10.2 percent in 2023-24. (b): To promote new age skills including digital skills, artificial intelligence / machine learning, MSDE has undertaken the following initiatives: (i) Under PMKVY 4.0, the dedicated job roles under "Future Skills" category has been introduced with an aim of preparing youth for opportunities in new and emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Digital Marketing. (ii) Under NAPS, the apprenticeship opportunities are being provided in job roles for emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Digital Marketing. (iii) Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the aegis of MSDE has introduced 31 new age /future skills courses under Craftsmen Training Scheme in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) to provide digital training in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Semiconductor, etc. (iv) With a view to adopt the best practices in the digital skill training, DGT has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading IT tech companies like IBM, CISCO, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft. These partnerships facilitate the provision of technical and professional skills training in modern technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics (BDA), Blockchain, Cloud Computing, etc. (v) Directorate General of Training (DGT) under MSDE has introduced one course ‘Artificial Intelligence Programming Assistant (AIPA)’ to impart AI-based skill training through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs). Also, a micro-credential course “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)” of 7.5-hour has been developed for all CTS trainees in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), in collaboration with industry and academic experts. (vi) MSDE has launched Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) platform, a comprehensive and accessible platform for skill enhancement, offering industry-relevant skill courses, job opportunities, and entrepreneurship support to youth of the country. SIDH offers an extensive array of AI and ML courses, ranging from foundational programs like 'Fundamentals of Azure AI Speech' and 'Machine Learning', to specialized offerings such as 'Google Cloud Generative AI' and 'AI Strategy to Create Business Value in Healthcare', to cater to varying levels of expertise and application, enabling participants to stay at the forefront of AI and ML technology. (vii) National Skill Development Corporation under the aegis of MSDE has partnered with a number of international organizations such as AWS, Microsoft, Intel, Redhat, Pearson VUE, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Cisco Networking Academy for providing digital courses. (c) to (e): National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a flagship initiative of MSDE aimed at promoting apprenticeship training across the country. Initially launched in August 2016, the scheme is currently being continued under its second phase. Under NAPS- 2, the Government of India provides stipend support of maximum up to ₹1,500 per apprentice per month, covering up to 25% of the minimum prescribed stipend. This support is nowdisbursed directly to apprentices' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. State-wise details of apprentices engaged in country since 2018-19 up to 30th June 2025 is given at Annexure-II. Ministry of Higher Education is also implementing National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) with the objective to provide a course of training in any industry/establishment to freshly pass out engineering graduates, diploma holders, graduate in general streams and students studying degree and diploma level courses in sandwitch programme of engineering. The minimum stipend prescribed for Graduate/Degree apprentices is Rs 9,000 per month and for Technician/Diploma apprentices is Rs 8,000 per month. Government of India provides 50% of the prescribed minimum stipend for apprentices. Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) was announced in the Budget 2024-25. It aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore youth in top 500 companies in five years. Under the Scheme, monthly assistance of Rs. 5,000 is paid to the interns for the entire duration of 12 months of the internship.Annexure-I ANNEXURES REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (A) AND (C) TO (E) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 53 ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025 REGARDING ‘EMPLOYMENT RATE OF TRAINED YOUTH UNDER SDSS’ State-wise details of candidates reported placed under PMKVY (1.0, 2.0, and 3.0) State/UT Reported Placed Andaman And Nicobar Islands 124 Andhra Pradesh 1,11,640 Arunachal Pradesh 13,631 Assam 66,354 Bihar 1,26,782 Chandigarh 6,355 Chhattisgarh 28,112 Delhi 78,271 Goa 1,105 Gujarat 69,289 Haryana 1,58,951 Himachal Pradesh 26,726 Jammu And Kashmir 52,629 Jharkhand 28,955 Karnataka 74,225 Kerala 26,385 Ladakh 944 Madhya Pradesh 2,20,115 Maharashtra 80,950 Manipur 16,094 Meghalaya 13,608 Mizoram 9,566 Nagaland 6,181 Odisha 71,056 Puducherry 10,504 Punjab 1,28,905 Rajasthan 1,84,004 Sikkim 3,798 Tamil Nadu 1,71,794 Telangana 1,12,967 DNH & DD 2,817 Tripura 18,682 Uttar Pradesh 3,38,634 Uttarakhand 52,584 West Bengal 1,15,537 Total 24,28,274Annexure-II State-wise details of apprentices engaged under NAPS from 2018-19 up to 30th June 2025 : State/UT Apprentices Engaged Andaman and Nicobar Islands 344 Andhra Pradesh 90,886 Arunachal Pradesh 234 Assam 44,893 Bihar 26,618 Chandigarh 5,368 Chhattisgarh 26,507 Delhi 1,01,872 Goa 38,323 Gujarat 4,57,407 Haryana 3,08,563 Himachal Pradesh 38,439 Jammu and Kashmir 4,814 Jharkhand 48,829 Karnataka 3,31,007 Kerala 62,768 Ladakh 179 Lakshadweep 46 Madhya Pradesh 1,13,426 Maharashtra 10,58,667 Manipur 359 Meghalaya 1,032 Mizoram 256 Nagaland 109 Odisha 51,228 Puducherry 11,679 Punjab 69,452 Rajasthan 83,551 Sikkim 1,711 Tamil Nadu 3,99,748 Telangana 1,77,770 DNH & DD 10,607 Tripura 2,247 Uttar Pradesh 3,03,818 Uttarakhand 84,946 West Bengal 1,21,323 Total 40,79,026 *****