Parliament Question: Skill Development of Women

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1336 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025 SKILL DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN 1336. SHRI ANUP SANJAY DHOTRE: Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state: (a) whether the schemes/programmes being implemented by the Government for the skill development of women to enhance their employability have achieved the desired results during the last three years and the current year; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor, State/UT Scheme/ Programme-wise; (c) whether any cases of irregularities/corruption in the implementation of the said schemes have come to the notice of the Government during the said period; (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken/being taken by the Government in such cases so far, State/UT-wise and Scheme/Programme; and (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government for effective implementation of said schemes/programmes and to increase their coverage in the country? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY) (a) & (b): The Government of India is taking proactive steps to improve employability of the youth of the nation, including women, through skill development. Under the Skill India Mission (SIM) , the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Sikhshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society including women, across the country. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready and equipped with industry relevant skills. State-wise details of women candidates trained under various schemes of MSDE is at Annexure-I. To encourage participation of women in skill development programs, special provisions have been made for meeting expenditure on conveyance and boarding & lodging as well as post placement support. Further, PMKVY 4.0 prioritizes and provides special focus to projects that emphasize women as primary beneficiaries. Training programs in sectors like Electronics, Retail, Healthcare, Beauty & Wellness, Handicrafts and Apparel are structured to attract higher participation from women. Projects are designed to align with local skill demands, creating opportunities for women to participate and benefit from skill development schemes. This inclusiveapproach ensures significant representation and benefit for women in skill training programs across the country. Under JSS Scheme, the focus is being given to women and other vulnerable sections. Women constitute more than 80% of beneficiaries under JSS scheme. Also, there are 19 National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) and more than 300 ITIs exclusively for women. Government of India approved 30% reservation of seats for women candidates in all ITIs (Govt. & Private) in all courses and these seats could be filled based on the general reservation policy of each respective State/UTs. MSDE in collaboration with MoWCD has launched a joint initiative named NAVYA – Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls. NAVYA is a pilot initiative aimed at equipping adolescent girls aged 16-18 years with a minimum qualification of class 10, with vocational training mainly in non-traditional job-roles. Further, MSDE in collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform of NITI Aayog, launched the Swavalambini - a Women Entrepreneurship Programme in February 2025 in the North Eastern States of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and also in Uttar Pradesh and Telangana. The programme aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among female students through Entrepreneurship Awareness Training (EAP) and Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP). National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Noida and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, under aegis of MSDE are the implementing agencies for the program. (c) & (d): To ensure the monitoring of agencies/institutes engaged in imparting the skill training, the following measures have been taken by MSDE: PMKVY • The enrolment of the candidates under PMKVY scheme is Aadhaar based to ensure that fake enrolments do not occur under the scheme. • The training centers have been mandated under PMKVY to install Aadhaar enabled biometric attendance system (AEBAS) machine to keep track of candidates’ attendance for the training. To ensure compliance, the payment to the training centres has been linked to attendance. • Concurrent Monitoring of training centres and candidate skilling lifecycle progress by using the following monitoring tools: i. Call Validation: Manual calls are made to the candidate on the mobile number provided to capture the feedback of candidates on various aspects of training. Additionally, call validation also helps to investigate the issues received through multiple channels like public grievance, complaint from other stakeholders etc. ii. Surprise Center Visits: Real time surprise visits are made by NSDC/SSC staff members to check the array of scheme compliance parameters. iii. Virtual Verification: It’s a technology driven monitoring mechanism to virtually monitor and verify PMKVY compliance at the training center level. The training center has to provide the required information along with geotagged and time stamped images through mobile application, as and when asked. iv. Outcome based payment to training centres: Payment to training centres are based on specific outcomes like attendance, certification, and placements through the lifecycle of the program. • A penalty matrix has been devised to penalize (including financial penalties) for non-compliant entities. In cases of severe non-compliance or any unethical practice, a training center may be suspended for a period of six months orblacklisted from the skill ecosystem. State- wise details of monitoring action taken against Training Centres under PMKVY4.0 are at Annexure-II. NAPS • Under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), a National Steering Committee (NSC) and a Scheme Monitoring and Review Committee (SMRC) have been established at the central level to monitor the scheme. Similarly, State Implementation Review Committees (SIRCs) have been constituted at State/UT level. • Scheme is also monitored through the State Apprenticeship Advisor (SAAs) and Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor (AAAs) in every district besides utilizing Regional Directorates of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (RDSDEs) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for this purpose. The Apprenticeship portal acts as the central hub for scheme monitoring, capturing all essential credentials of the candidates and establishments. JSS • MSDE monitors the implementation of the Scheme through periodic review meetings and filed visits. The scheme implementation is also monitored through Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) portal. • At State level, the monitoring and supervision of the JSSs is done by the RDSDEs. The RDSDE officials periodically visit and inspect the JSS under their jurisdiction for effective monitoring. • At the JSS Level, a 16-member committee known as Board of Management (BoM) has been established in each JSS. The BoM of the JSS periodically reviews the programmes implemented by the JSS. The BoM members visit the skill training centres periodically and place their observations in the BoM meeting for taking corrective measures for improving the functioning of JSS. • Details of five JSSs that have been delinked from the scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan since 2022-23, are as under: State/UT District Andhra Pradesh Guntur Gujarat Vadodara Haryana Rohtak Tamilnadu Coimbatore Uttar Pradesh Azamgarh DGT • The Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) operate under the administrative and financial control of the respective State Directorates. These State Directorates play a crucial role in monitoring and managing the day-to-day functioning of the ITIs. • To further strengthen the monitoring framework, the Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has introduced a data-driven grading methodology for ITIs. This grading system evaluates the performance of ITIs based on a comprehensive set of parameters, such as admissions, examinations etc. (e): In addition to steps enumerated in reply to parts (c) & (d) of the question, following specific steps have been taken by MSDE to ensure that the skills imparted are aligned with the current industry requirements and thereby improve training’s effectiveness for enhancement of employability of the youth:(i) National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has been set up as an overarching regulator establishing regulations and standards to ensure quality in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) space. (ii) The Awarding Bodies recognised by NCVET are expected to develop the qualifications as per the industry demand and map them with the identified occupations as per the National Classification of Occupations, 2015 and obtain industry validations. (iii) 36 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), led by industry leaders in the respective sectors, have been set up which are mandated to identify the skill development needs of respective sectors as well as to determine skill competency standards. NSDC, under the Market led program, provides support to training providers that collaborate and align skill courses with industry demand. (iv) Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the aegis of MSDE is implementing Flexi MoU Scheme and Dual System of Training (DST) which are meant to provide training to ITI students in industrial environment as per their requirements. (v) Under PMKVY, the new age/future skills job-roles have been specially aligned with Industry 4.0 requirements in areas like AI/ML, Robotics, Mechatronics, Drone Technology, etc. for upcoming market demand and industry requirements. (vi) DGT has introduced new age /future skills courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) under CTS to provide training in emerging areas such as 5G Network Technician, Artificial Intelligence Programming assistant, Cyber Security Assistant, Drone Technician etc. (vii) DGT has signed MoU with IT Tech companies like IBM, CISCO, Future Skill Rights Network, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft to ensure industry linkages for the institutes at the state and regional levels under CSR initiatives. These partnerships facilitate the provision of technical and professional skills training in modern technologies. (viii) Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) established at Ahmedabad and Mumbai, in Public Private Partnership (PPP) Mode, provide training to create a pool of industry-ready workforce for Industry 4.0, equipped with cutting-edge technology and hands-on training. (ix) National Skill Development Corporation under the aegis of MSDE has partnered with a number of international organizations such as AWS, Microsoft, Intel, Redhat, Pearson VUE, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Cisco Networking Academy for providing digital courses. (x) MSDE has launched Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) a unified platform that integrates skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship ecosystems to provide a life-long array of services targeting a wide range of stakeholders. The 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. (xi) Further, Rozgar Melas and Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas (PMNAMs) have been organized to facilitate the placements and apprenticeship opportunities to the certified candidates.ANNEXURES REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1336 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025 REGARDING ‘SKILL DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN’ Annexure-I State-wise details of women candidates trained under the Schemes of MSDE: State/UT PMKVY (Since JSS (since NAPS (since ITI (Since 2018- 2015-16 to 2018-19 to 2018-19 to 19 to 2024- 30.06.2025) 31.03.2025) 31.03.2025) 2025) A & N Islands 2,248 4,865 84 1,161 Andhra 63,152 2,32,933 17,091 Pradesh 14,429 Arunachal 60,159 718 84 1,260 Assam 5,13,921 52,244 17,217 6,225 Bihar 2,82,456 1,70,764 4,699 43,129 Chandigarh 13,703 7,300 1,471 3,300 Chhattisgarh 1,00,926 1,01,303 3,801 42,259 Delhi 2,27,460 30,563 21,122 22,146 Goa 3,120 10,506 10,130 2,854 Gujarat 1,97,721 98,543 75,776 1,13,645 Haryana 2,77,627 41,401 50,069 77,139 Himachal 90,710 55,462 6,137 33,508 Jammu & 9,247 2,33,032 750 Kashmir 18,711 Jharkhand 1,38,982 77,564 4,882 10,362 Karnataka 2,56,759 1,10,928 69,396 23,747 Kerala 1,17,142 94,514 16,110 46,633 Ladakh 2,699 637 96 1,014 Lakshadweep 114 3,848 14 880 Madhya 2,86,101 5,64,245 20,878 Pradesh 70,820 Maharashtra 4,61,944 2,06,700 2,05,098 1,38,397 Manipur 84,735 27,787 151 774 Meghalaya 32,652 2,850 452 1,900 Mizoram 27,351 3,629 48 667 Nagaland 31,515 7,328 33 368 Odisha 2,22,446 2,24,910 8,600 50,112 Puducherry 21,431 - 3,071 906 Punjab 2,86,355 18,270 14,914 83,364 Rajasthan 5,95,133 67,323 11,179 67,145 Sikkim 10,915 - 379 845 Tamil Nadu 5,44,604 78,154 91,020 31,970 Telangana 1,93,590 63,304 41,850 14,344 DNH & DD 5,841 12,175 1,472 741 Tripura 77,269 13,186 400 4,056 Uttar Pradesh 11,04,137 4,72,497 45,760 2,69,473 Uttarakhand 1,28,885 72,340 14,050 12,351 West Bengal 2,84,421 68,345 34,783 31,065 Overall 74,29,181 25,58,458 7,93,067 12,41,700Annexure-II State-wise details of monitoring action taken against Training Centres under PMKVY4.0 State/UT Show Cause Suspension/Target Financial No of TCs Notice Issued Revocation Penalty Warned A & N Islands 0 0 0 0 Andhra 35 5 10 11 Pradesh Arunachal 13 5 2 3 Pradesh Assam 115 64 27 7 Bihar 141 96 27 7 Chandigarh 0 0 0 0 Chhattisgarh 22 10 8 2 Delhi 19 8 7 2 Goa 1 0 0 0 Gujarat 41 15 13 8 Haryana 89 57 18 5 Himachal 30 12 10 2 Pradesh Jammu & 78 36 24 7 Kashmir Jharkhand 61 29 14 8 Karnataka 51 21 21 1 Kerala 23 2 9 6 Ladakh 1 0 1 0 Madhya 199 114 38 16 Pradesh Maharashtra 85 41 24 8 Manipur 7 1 0 2 Meghalaya 17 7 3 3 Mizoram 10 4 1 2 Nagaland 13 10 0 2 Odisha 23 12 4 3 Puducherry 3 1 2 0 Punjab 58 26 17 6 Rajasthan 225 113 38 28 Sikkim 5 2 1 2 Tamil Nadu 27 9 8 3 Telangana 8 2 2 1 DNH & DD 2 1 1 0 Tripura 8 5 1 0 Uttar Pradesh 430 205 95 52 Uttarakhand 42 18 14 3 West Bengal 29 8 5 2 Overall 1911 939 445 202 *****