**Executive Summary:**
This document is the response of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to questions raised in Lok Sabha regarding the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in skill development training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). It details the number of youth trained under PMKVY, including those in Tamil Nadu and the Karur Lok Sabha constituency, and provides data on women's participation. The report includes data up to June 30, 2025, and covers PMKVY versions from inception to PMKVY 4.0.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **AI Integration in PMKVY:**
* The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) since 2015.
* PMKVY includes skill development training through Short-Term Training (STT) and upskilling/reskilling via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
* The scheme aims to enhance youth employability by providing industry-relevant skills, including Artificial Intelligence.
* PMKVY 4.0, implemented since 2022, includes training in AI-related job roles.
* **AI Job Role Training (as of June 30, 2025):**
* AI Business Intelligence Analyst: 2,731 trained
* AI Data Architect: 1,307 trained
* AI Data Engineer: 1,185 trained
* AI Data Quality Analyst: 7,159 trained
* AI Data Scientist: 3,951 trained
* AI Database Administrator: 6,034 trained
* AI DevOps Engineer: 4,305 trained
* AI Machine Learning Engineer: 7,796 trained
* AI Solution Architect: 241 trained
* AI ML Jr. Telecom Data Analyst: 254 trained
* AI Devices Installation Operator: 165 trained
* Pharmacovigilance Case Processing (using AI tools): 1,456 trained
* **Total: 36,584 trained**
* **Youth Trained in Tamil Nadu and Karur Lok Sabha Constituency (as of June 30, 2025):**
* Tamil Nadu: 8,85,134
* Karur Lok Sabha constituency: 93,230
* **Women's Participation (as of June 30, 2025):**
* Total women trained across the country: 74,29,181
* Women's percentage of total candidates trained: 45%
* **Placement Tracking and Employment:**
* Placement tracking was conducted in PMKVY 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 (FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22).
* PMKVY 4.0 focuses on empowering candidates to choose their career paths.
* Various IT tools, such as the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), support career choices.
* Tamil Nadu (FY 2020-21 to June 30, 2025): 2,34,958 trained, 11,192 reported placements (under PMKVY 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0).
* Karur Lok Sabha Constituency (FY 2020-21 to June 30, 2025): 26,898 trained, 1,162 reported placements (under PMKVY 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0).
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Youth:**
* *Impact:* Enhanced employability through industry-relevant skill development, including AI. Access to training programs and potential employment opportunities.
* *Action Required:* Participate in training programs, utilize resources like the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) to explore career options.
* **Women:**
* *Impact:* Increased access to skill development and employment opportunities, promoting gender equality in the workforce.
* *Action Required:* Actively participate in training programs to enhance skills and access employment opportunities.
* **Training Providers:**
* *Impact:* Opportunity to offer AI-related training programs under PMKVY, contributing to the skill development ecosystem.
* *Action Required:* Align training programs with industry needs and PMKVY guidelines, ensure effective training delivery.
* **Government (Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship):**
* *Impact:* Fulfillment of skill development objectives, contribution to the national economy by enhancing the employability of youth.
* *Action Required:* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of PMKVY, adapt programs to meet evolving industry demands, and ensure transparency in implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): A flagship skill development scheme implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in India.
Artificial Intelligence: A field of computer science focused on creating intelligent agents, which are systems that can reason, learn, and act autonomously; incorporated into skill development training under PMKVY.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE): The Indian government ministry responsible for skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Tamil Nadu: A state in southern India where PMKVY has been implemented and data on youth training is reported.
Karur Lok Sabha constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Tamil Nadu, India, for which specific PMKVY training and placement data is provided.
PMKVY 4.0: The latest version of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana scheme, implemented since 2022.
Short-Term Training (STT): A component of the PMKVY scheme focused on providing short-term skill development training.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): A component of the PMKVY scheme focused on upskilling and reskilling individuals based on their existing knowledge.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3979
ANSWERED ON – 18/08/2025
SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE UNDER PMKVY
3979. MS. S JOTHIMANI:
Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to
state: -
(a) whether the Government had incorporated Artificial Intelligence in skill development
training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY);
(b) if so, the details thereof and if no the reasons therefor;
(c) the number of youth trained under PMKVY since its inception in Tamil Nadu and Karur
Lok Sabha constituency;
(d) the number of women along with total percentage of women compared to men trained
under PMKVY; and
(e) the number of youth trained and subsequently employed in Tamil Nadu and Karur Lok
Sabha constituency under PMKVY during the last five years and the current year?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL
DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) & (b): Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is 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 youth across the country including Tamil Nadu with aim
to enhance the employability of the youth to access employment opportunities by equipping
them with industry relevant skills including Artificial Intelligence.
Under PMKVY 4.0, the latest version of the scheme implemented since 2022, the details of
trainings imparted in job roles pertaining to Artificial intelligence as on 30.06.2025 is as under:
Job Role Name Trained/ Oriented
AI - Business Intelligence Analyst 2,731
AI - Data Architect 1,307
AI - Data Engineer 1,185
AI - Data Quality Analyst 7,159
AI - Data Scientist 3,951
AI - Database Administrator 6,034
AI - DevOps Engineer 4,305
AI - Machine Learning Engineer 7,796
AI - Solution Architect 241
AI & ML - Jr. Telecom Data Analyst 254
AI Devices Installation Operator 165
Pharmacovigilance Case- Processing (Incidents /adverse event using software 1,456
including AI tools)
Total 36,584(c) Under the PMKVY scheme, a total of 8,85,134 youths have been trained/oriented in Tamil
Nadu since its inception, while in the Karur Lok Sabha constituency, the corresponding number
is 93,230, as on 30.06.2025.
(d) Under the PMKVY Scheme as on 30.06.2025, the total no. of women trained across the
country is 74,29,181 which is 45 % of total candidates trained.
(e) Under the PMKVY scheme, placements were tracked in the Short-Term Training (STT)
component in the first three versions of the Scheme which is 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 was to
empower our 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.
From FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 and the current year till 30.06.2025, under the PMKVY scheme,
a total of 2,34,958 candidates have been trained/ oriented in Tamil Nadu. Out of which 11,192
have been reported placed during the first three versions of PMKVY.
Further, from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 and the current year till 30.06.2025, under the PMKVY
scheme, a total of 26,898 candidates have been trained/ oriented in Karur Lok Sabha
Constituency. Out of which 1,162 have been reported placed during the first three versions of
PMKVY.
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