Parliament Question: New-age Skills under PMKVY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1377 ANSWERED ON 27.07.2026 NEW-AGE SKILLS UNDER PMKVY †1377. SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL: SHRI BHUMARE SANDIPANRAO ASARAM: Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state: (a) the number of beneficiaries trained under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) during the last five years across the country particularly in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra; (b) the details of funds allocated and utilized for implementation of PMKVY in the said States during the last three years and the current year; (c) whether the Government is planning to expand the scope of PMKVY to Cover new-age skills like digital literacy, artificial intelligence, robotics or green technologies there under; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps being taken by the Government to promote the participation of women, Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and other marginalized communities in PMKVY, State-wise including the said State? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY) (a) Under PMKVY, a total of 36,44,663 candidates have been trained across the country during the last five financial years and the current financial year, including 3,93,767 in Madhya Pradesh and 1,75,389 in Maharashtra as on 30th June 2026. (b) PMKVY4.0 is a demand driven scheme and there is no provision of fund allocation in the scheme to the States/UT. The details of funds utilized for implementation of PMKVY in the States of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra during the last three years and the current year is given below: State 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27* Madhya Pradesh 43.17 205.84 26.98 3.67 Maharashtra 32.09 44.44 6.05 1.01 * Up to 30th June 2026. Amount in ₹ crore. (c) Under PMKVY 4.0, training has been standardized through the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), aligning courses with industry needs and national priorities. Under the Scheme, training have been aligned to the requirements of new-age and futuristic job roles such as AI, Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Semiconductor, Drone technology, Solar, 3D Printing, etc. as per changing requirement and marked demand. To meet emerging technology demands, 600+ new-age and futuristic courses have been introduced. As on 30th June2026, around 5.44 lakh candidates have been trained in new-age and futuristic job roles under PMKVY 4.0 across the country. (d) PMKVY is a demand driven scheme accessible to every section of society including Women, Scheduled Castes (SCs)/ Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other marginalized communities. The Scheme does not envisage separate State-wise interventions, instead, it provides an inclusive framework applicable nationwide. To promote equitable access to skill development opportunities, the Scheme has a provision of Special Projects which are targeted towards ensuring coverage of under-represented social groups - SC/ ST/ Women/ PwDs and geographic areas such as Aspirational Districts, Tribal districts, etc. Special attention has been given to women, tribal communities, and other marginalized groups in rural areas to promote their participation in the skill development programs. In order to improve inclusivity by ensuring that SC, ST, women, and other marginalized communities can undertake skill training and eventually access gainful wage and self- employment, boarding & lodging and transportation facilities are provided as per Common Norms. For non-residential training, conveyance/transportation costs are covered for women and PwDs. Additionally, ₹5,000 is provided for assistive devices, aids, and appliances for PwD candidates. All candidates are also covered under one-year accidental insurance for additional social protection. *****