Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) provided information regarding skill development initiatives in Bihar under the special package announced in 2015. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) has been implemented since 2015, training 7,59,846 candidates in Bihar. Placement data was tracked under PMKVY 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0, with 1,27,855 candidates reported as placed.
Key Points / Main Content:
Skill Development Initiatives in Bihar:
* The Prime Minister's Package for Bihar 2015 includes a skill development component.
* One lakh candidates were to be trained under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
Implementation of PMKVY:
* MSDE is implementing PMKVY since 2015.
* The scheme offers Short-Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
* 7,59,846 candidates have been trained in Bihar under PMKVY.
Placement Details:
* Placements were tracked under PMKVY 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 (2015-16 to 2021-22).
* 1,27,855 trained candidates were reported placed under PMKVY 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 in Bihar.
* PMKVY 4.0 focuses on empowering trained candidates for career choices.
Resources and Tools:
* Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) provides opportunities for candidates to connect with potential employers.
* SIDH offers access to jobs and apprenticeship opportunities.
* Rozgar Melas are organized to facilitate placements.
Impact Analysis:
Trained Candidates:
* Impact: Candidates have access to skill development training, upskilling, and reskilling opportunities, and potential job placements.
* Action Required: Utilize the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) to connect with potential employers and explore job/apprenticeship opportunities. Participate in Rozgar Melas to increase placement chances.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE):
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and monitoring the PMKVY scheme and tracking placement data.
* Action Required: Continue implementing PMKVY, track candidate progress, and facilitate connections between trained candidates and employers through SIDH and Rozgar Melas.
Potential Employers:
* Impact: Access to a pool of skilled candidates through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).
* Action Required: Utilize SIDH to find and connect with potential employees. Participate in Rozgar Melas to recruit certified candidates.
Government of Bihar:
* Impact: The state benefits from increased skill development and employment opportunities for its youth.
* Action Required: Support the implementation of PMKVY and facilitate the organization of Rozgar Melas to enhance employment opportunities for trained candidates.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: The Indian government ministry responsible for skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding skill development initiatives was raised.
Bihar: A state in eastern India that is the focus of the skill development initiatives discussed in the policy document.
Prime Ministers Package for Bihar 2015: A special package announced in 2015 for the overall development of Bihar, including a skill development component.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): A flagship skill development scheme implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship since 2015.
Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH): An IT tool that provides trained candidates with access to jobs and apprenticeship opportunities.
Rozgar Melas: Events organized to facilitate placement opportunities for certified candidates.
Jayant Chaudhary: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 145
ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025
SKILL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES UNDER SPECIAL PACKAGE IN BIHAR
†145. SMT. LOVELY ANAND:
Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be
pleased to state:
(a) whether the Skill Development Scheme is being implemented in Bihar under the
special package announced for Bihar and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the number and percentage of youths trained under the said scheme in Bihar,
district-wise; and
(c) the details of the employment opportunities provided to all such trained youth?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL
DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (c): Prime Minister’s Package for Bihar-2015 announced on 18th August, 2015 for
all round development of Bihar also covered skill development. The skill development
component covered under the package inter-alia included the training of one lakh
candidates under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is implementing its flagship
Scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) since 2015. The Scheme is 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. Under
PMKVY, 7,59,846 candidates have been trained in the state of Bihar, district-wise details
of which are given at Annexure.
Amongst the schemes of MSDE, placements were tracked under the Short-Term Training
component of PMKVY in the first three versions (PMVY1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0)
implemented from 2015-16 to 2021-22. Number of trained candidates reported placed
under PMKVY (1.0, 2.0 and 3.0) in state of Bihar is 1,27,855 , district-wise details of which
are given at Annexure.
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. The various IT tools like
Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) provide this opportunity. Details of the trained candidates are
available on SIDH portal for connecting with potential employers. Through SIDH,
candidates can have access to jobs and apprenticeship opportunities. Also, Rozgar
Melas are organized to facilitate the placements opportunities to the certified candidates.Annexure
ANNEXURE REFERRED IN THE REPLY TO PART (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 145 ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025 REGARDING ‘SKILL
DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES UNDER SPECIAL PACKAGE IN BIHAR’
District-wise details of the candidates trained and reported placed under PMKVY in
State of Bihar, since inception up to 30th June 2025:
Bihar’s District(s) Trained / Oriented Reported Placed
Araria 8,327 1,129
Arwal 7,051 872
Aurangabad 20,599 4,000
Banka 14,681 2,872
Begusarai 13,351 2,340
Bhagalpur 17,898 3,352
Bhojpur 23,192 4,611
Buxar 15,034 2,977
Champaran 275 --
Darbhanga 15,189 3,767
Gaya 31,784 3,705
Gopalganj 24,671 4,668
Jamui 19,794 2,415
Jehanabad 15,457 2,201
Kaimur (Bhabua) 10,765 3,287
Katihar 17,234 3,636
Khagaria 16,638 2,634
Kishanganj 9,481 2,221
Lakhisarai 7,825 1,174
Madhepura 13,098 1,479
Madhubani 29,933 4,596
Munger 24,503 1,137
Muzaffarpur 33,392 6,638
Nalanda 28,551 4,419
Nawada 14,985 1,507
Pashchim Champaran 26,266 4,566
Patna 73,369 9,059
Purbi Champaran 23,333 4,763
Purnia 24,700 4,172
Rohtas 25,774 6,135
Saharsa 13,495 3,879
Samastipur 19,558 2,636
Saran 46,145 6,424
Sheikhpura 4,919 1,356
Sheohar 4,159 1,330
Sitamarhi 6,532 965
Siwan 26,188 5,525
Supaul 8,017 1,313
Vaishali 23,683 4,095
Total 7,59,846 1,27,855
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