Parliament Question: PMKVY in Karnataka

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO – 3007 ANSWERED ON – 18/03/2026 PMKVY IN KARNATAKA 3007. SHRI G.C. CHANDRASHEKHAR: Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state: (a) the targets fixed and achievements recorded under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in Karnataka during 2022-23 to 2024-25; (b) the placement rate within six months of certification, sector-wise; and (c) reasons identified for drop-outs or non-placements? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY) (a) to (c): PMKVY 4.0, which is being implemented since FY 2022-23, is a demand-driven Scheme under which skilling targets are allocated to implementing entities based on the proposals submitted by them, taking into consideration the skill gaps identified in the respective States. During FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25, a total of 90,921 candidates have been trained in Karnataka under PMKVY 4.0. Under PMKVY, placements were tracked in the Short-Term Training (STT) Component of first three versions of the Scheme which were PMKVY 1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0 implemented from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. Under PMKVY 4.0, the focus is to empower our trained candidates to choose their varied career paths and they are suitable oriented for the same through On-Job Training (OJT) embedded industry relevant skill courses. Dropouts under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 primarily occur due to factors such as seasonal employment, migration, and personal reasons like candidates opting for higher education, employment etc. *****