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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3548
ANSWERED ON – 10.08.2026
REDESIGNING OF PMKVY COURSES
3548. SHRI KALI CHARAN SINGH:
Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to redesign and update Pradhan Mantri Kaushal
Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) courses to meet the skill requirements of emerging sectors such as
Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, electronics, green energy, electric vehicles, drones,
cybersecurity, robotics and advanced manufacturing and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of post-
certification employment, job retention and placement outcomes of candidates trained under
PMKVY and if so, the details and findings thereof;
(c) the number of candidates trained, certified and secured employment under the PMKVY
during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise, year and sector-wise;
(d) the details of funds allocated, released and utilized under PMKVY during the last three
years and the current year, year-wise and State/UT-wise; and
(e) the steps taken to strengthen industry partnerships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training
and placement linkages to improve employment opportunities and long-term employability
of PMKVY-certified candidates?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL
DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has been implementing its
flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), since 2015, for imparting
skill development training through Short-Term Training (STT) and up-skilling and re-skilling
through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to all sections of the society. Under PMKVY
4.0 which is under implementation since FY 2022-23, the focus is on imparting training in
emerging and new-age courses such as Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, electronics,
green energy, electric vehicles, drones, cybersecurity, robotics, etc., as per the industry
requirement. To meet emerging technology demands, 600+ new-age and futuristic courses
have been introduced. As on 30.06.2026, around 5.44 lakh candidates have been trained in
new-age and futuristic job roles under PMKVY 4.0 across the country.
(b) & (c) Under PMKVY scheme, placements were tracked in the Short-Term Training (STT)
component in the first three versions of the Scheme - PMKVY 1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY3.0, implemented from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. In these versions of PMKVY, out of 56.89
lakh candidates that have been certified in STT, 24.37 lakh candidates were reported placed
which makes the overall placement rate at 42.8%. Under PMKVY 4.0 which is under
implementation since FY 2022-23, the focus is to empower trained candidates to choose
their varied career path and they are suitably oriented for the same through On-Job Training
(OJT) embedded industry relevant skill courses.
PMKVY was evaluated by NITI Aayog in October 2020 across several states. As per the
study, about 94% of the employers surveyed reported they would hire more candidates
trained under PMKVY. Further, 52% of the candidates who were placed in full time/part-time
employment and oriented under the RPL component received higher salary or felt that they
will get higher salary compared to their un-certified peers. Also, a third-party impact
evaluation of PMKVY 2.0 (2016-20) was also conducted by the Indian Institute of Public
Administration (IIPA). As per the evaluation, about 70.5% surveyed candidates received
placement in their desired skill sector.
Further, a third-party evaluation of PMKVY 4.0 conducted by the Arun Jaitley National
Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM) in 2025 observed that PMKVY training has led
to a measurable improvement in employment outcomes for Short-Term Training (STT)
candidates, with the combined share of employed and self-employed respondents
increasing from 26.6% prior to training to 45.4% post-training, reflecting a significant rise of
18.8 % points. Moreover, 41.4% of STT candidates and 48.9% of RPL candidates reported
an increase in income following PMKVY training and certification.
Year and State/UT-wise number of candidates trained and certified under the PMKVY during
the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026) are given at Annexure I and
Sector-wise details are given at Annexure II.
(d) PMKVY 4.0 is a demand driven Scheme and there is no provision of State-wise fund
allocation. The Year-wise details of funds allocated and released for implementation of
PMKVY 4.0 during the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026) are given
below:
(₹ in crore)
FY Budget Estimate Revised Estimate Funds Released
2023-24 1,558.00 920.00 510.52
2024-25 1,938.30 1,538.00 1,538.00
2025-26 1,915.00 1,100.00 265.57
2026-27 1,400.00 - 78.28
Total 6,811.30 3,558.00 2,392.37
The State/UT-wise and FY-wise utilization of funds for implementation of PMKVY 4.0 during
the last three years and the current year is given at Annexure III.
(e) Under PMKVY, industries play a vital role in imparting quality skilling in the country.
The training has been standardized through the National Skills Qualification Framework
(NSQF), aligning courses with industry needs and national priorities. Industry-led Sector Skill
Councils (SSCs) engage with industries to identify skill gaps, develop curriculum, define
competency standards, and oversee training, assessment, and certification in alignment
with NSQF. A major reform is the integration of On-the-Job Training (OJT) through industries,
ensuring real-world industry exposure. Moreover, more than fifteen industries have been
designated as Awarding Bodies (ABs) to develop job roles aligned with industry needs such
as HCL Technologies, IBM, Bajaj Finserv, Microsoft, etc. In collaboration with industries,Kaushal Mahotsavs are organized to provide employment opportunities to the skilled
candidates. Additionally, various industries have been onboarded under the Scheme to
deliver skill training across sectors.
Additionally, the Ministry has launched the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), a unified digital
platform that integrates the skilling, education, employment and entrepreneurship
ecosystems to provide lifelong access to a wide range of services. Details of trained
candidates are available on the platform, enabling potential employers to identify and
connect with suitably skilled candidates. SIDH also facilitates access to employment and
apprenticeship opportunities by connecting candidates with prospective employers and
establishments.Annexure I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PART (b) & (c) OF THE LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3548 ANSWERED ON 10.08.2026 REGARDING
“REDESIGNING OF PMKVY COURSES”
The State/UT-wise and FY-wise number of candidates trained and certified under the
PMKVY during the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026), are given below:
State FY-23-24 FY-24-25 FY-25-26 FY-26-27
Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified
Andaman and Nicobar
648 131 909 939 30 0 337 0
Islands
Andhra Pradesh 32,449 19,163 35,471 23,085 3,094 3,759 6,930 1,705
Arunachal Pradesh 4,152 705 10,054 5,934 125 510 74 0
Assam 38,190 17,278 75,182 46,316 5,902 7,609 8,106 1,522
Bihar 23,613 12,506 99,982 54,471 4,451 13,039 2,812 1,080
Chandigarh 319 253 628 512 148 112 195 113
Chhattisgarh 8,385 4,956 16,452 10,377 490 834 325 80
Delhi 10,686 6,149 12,277 8,441 2,769 2,701 493 150
Goa 183 26 236 305 12 0 0 8
Gujarat 19,975 8,941 39,762 27,300 949 1,820 1,189 470
Haryana 27,411 12,966 75,942 50,803 8,308 15,887 1,509 583
Himachal Pradesh 5,348 3,644 19,341 12,843 3,582 3,479 537 322
Jammu And Kashmir 28,895 15,280 85,557 68,307 4,689 8,523 3,306 930
Jharkhand 8,796 5,321 30,034 17,835 1,785 3,434 460 270
Karnataka 13,025 6,631 69,486 32,251 7,339 22,515 2,279 870
Kerala 8,832 4,416 10,449 5,427 1,118 1,268 192 174
Ladakh 445 247 312 345 0 17 0 0
Madhya Pradesh 34,884 19,849 2,59,871 1,47,966 16,686 45,163 14,322 2,562
Maharashtra 35,284 16,746 75,368 45,334 8,180 13,360 1,780 961
Manipur 2,879 572 20,798 13,124 1,067 1,711 412 170
Meghalaya 2,502 1,024 7,938 3,952 1,168 1,150 1,244 123
Mizoram 3,533 1,055 6,871 3,586 1,384 1,342 395 115
Nagaland 3,830 1,269 7,299 4,311 662 905 1,578 575
Odisha 21,457 12,296 26,231 16,399 2,189 2,522 815 688
Puducherry 1,556 1,087 3,096 1,756 646 745 708 26
Punjab 11,836 6,377 1,06,699 79,907 10,259 16,966 13,208 8,095
Rajasthan 23,564 11,379 2,80,156 2,03,959 10,856 36,673 736 206
Sikkim 2,802 714 2,874 1,041 0 228 50 47
Tamil Nadu 34,533 19,093 85,689 62,587 10,786 16,178 3,640 2,455
Telangana 15,390 10,885 22,188 16,038 6,344 5,829 2,660 652
Dadra and Nagar
Haveli & Daman and 301 107 1,407 883 75 337 54 58
Diu
Tripura 5,081 2,719 14,363 8,995 1,906 1,724 2,711 785
Uttar Pradesh 71,771 35,731 4,63,503 3,10,748 28,823 63,747 10,834 3,250
Uttarakhand 11,669 6,442 35,364 22,470 3,650 5,316 562 460
West Bengal 25,768 12,157 36,410 22,231 3,916 5,277 1,301 742
Total 5,39,992 2,78,115 20,38,319 13,30,778 1,53,388 3,04,680 85,754 30,247Annexure II
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PART (b) & (c) OF THE LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3548 ANSWERED ON 10.08.2026 REGARDING
“REDESIGNING OF PMKVY COURSES”
The Sector-wise and FY-wise number of candidates trained and certified under the PMKVY
during the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026), are given below:
FY-23-24 FY-24-25 FY-25-26 FY-26-27
Sector
Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified Trained Certified
Aerospace and Aviation 135 30 3,912 2,176 200 269 0 0
Agriculture 13,186 6,122 1,05,478 62,384 3,147 5,416 15,964 10,411
Apparel 58,810 30,676 1,37,240 1,08,298 3,984 7,568 1,528 655
Automotive 14,162 5,842 71,197 48,458 1,803 8,799 4,410 217
Banking, Financial
1,882 531 3,785 1,935 483 429 83 0
Services and Insurance
Beauty and Wellness 34,287 18,613 1,23,668 90,934 7,813 12,631 1,175 360
Capital Goods 8,522 4,467 20,994 11,872 3,748 4,906 1,959 197
Construction 15,095 5,587 53,391 29,697 2,331 5,394 8,891 3,226
Domestic Workers 0 0 0 0 0 0 294 0
Electronics and
61,333 26,321 4,85,201 3,05,070 24,642 66,738 7,669 1,475
Hardware
Food Processing 11,172 4,858 44,538 29,510 1,746 1,762 6,021 1,890
Furniture and Fittings 5,405 2,644 3,805 2,013 675 612 71 19
Gems and Jewellery 4,237 3,634 5,886 4,780 0 86 0 0
Green Jobs 21,009 12,193 40,699 30,521 4,847 6,980 3,505 1,196
Handicrafts and Carpet 13,174 5,981 2,22,628 1,73,801 7,925 22,734 910 1
Healthcare 17,279 12,865 92,260 48,789 8,168 27,558 2,881 262
Hydrocarbon 10,557 7,276 7,062 5,822 627 1,107 0 0
Infrastructure Equipment 1,486 887 2,569 1,927 157 514 29 0
Instrumentation
Automation Surveillance 4,126 2,343 11,459 7,888 142 593 85 21
and Communication
Iron and Steel 6,221 1,922 16,569 13,774 103 461 3,904 103
IT / IT-ITeS 80,863 41,320 1,80,082 93,672 23,224 34,371 10,779 2,149
Leather 7,368 5,160 13,129 8,739 1,368 3,756 2,602 1,927
Life Sciences 4,903 2,919 19,788 10,633 1,514 4,110 0 0
Logistics 18,657 9,525 28,323 17,607 3,701 4,832 700 573
Management 27,741 18,978 41,475 27,952 18,144 23,689 3,432 2,754
Media and Entertainment 22,892 12,549 93,331 59,418 12,056 23,165 449 179
Mining 489 292 2,756 2,404 31 63 90 59
Persons with Disability 0 0 1,216 914 0 57 0 0
Plumbing 5,519 2,667 6,640 5,112 420 638 624 139
Power 4,637 1,986 25,743 13,873 522 4,788 425 40
Retail 743 242 9,609 7,085 640 662 35 33
Rubber 5,562 3,363 7,743 4,408 838 1,263 1,933 1,272
Sports 2,298 1,640 3,591 2,470 302 375 20 0
Telecom 27,073 13,789 90,258 55,062 10,723 16,129 2,409 793
Textiles and Handlooms 5,628 2,834 16,557 13,078 253 832 736 0
Tourism and Hospitality 23,541 8,059 45,737 28,702 7,111 11,393 2,141 296
Total 5,39,992 2,78,115 20,38,319 13,30,778 1,53,388 3,04,680 85,754 30,247Annexure III
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PART (d) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO. 3548 ANSWERED ON 10.08.2026 REGARDING “REDESIGNING OF
PMKVY COURSES”
The State/UT-wise and FY-wise utilization of funds for implementation of PMKVY 4.0 during
the last three years and the current year (up to 30.06.2026) is given below:
State FY-23-24 FY-24-25 FY-25-26 FY-26-27
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 0.05 0.84 - -
Andhra Pradesh 31.76 15.95 17.02 2.17
Arunachal Pradesh 5.02 5.41 1.05 -
Assam 39.59 42.21 17.84 0.42
Bihar 25.05 62.33 7.21 0.49
Chandigarh 0.47 0.57 0.00 -
Chhattisgarh 10.77 8.37 5.88 0.06
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 0.27 0.90 - 0.01
Delhi 11.72 19.50 1.58 9.73
Goa 0.24 0.07 - -
Gujarat 13.06 18.79 0.97 0.04
Haryana 24.05 58.23 6.82 0.62
Himachal Pradesh 6.54 14.46 5.57 0.28
Jammu And Kashmir 32.53 69.30 3.49 0.89
Jharkhand 12.22 19.71 1.02 0.76
Karnataka 13.59 33.19 3.73 0.08
Kerala 7.17 4.36 2.67 0.16
Ladakh 0.80 0.59 - -
Madhya Pradesh 43.17 205.84 26.98 3.67
Maharashtra 32.09 44.44 6.05 1.01
Manipur 5.16 10.08 19.81 0.19
Meghalaya 2.92 4.36 (1.24) 0.08
Mizoram 2.61 2.75 3.97 0.19
Nagaland 3.14 4.27 1.43 0.06
Odisha 17.16 14.31 3.04 0.25
Puducherry 2.11 1.24 0.00 -
Punjab 22.42 104.17 8.88 0.51
Rajasthan 58.45 292.42 34.92 2.53
Sikkim 3.01 1.26 0.09 -
Tamil Nadu 36.13 63.08 4.96 0.41
Telangana 19.69 11.07 4.27 0.87
Tripura 5.32 8.94 1.83 0.28
Uttar Pradesh 79.06 352.64 64.90 5.52
Uttarakhand 12.82 26.37 2.26 0.15
West Bengal 17.98 16.28 9.80 0.11
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