Executive Summary:
This document provides information on skill development projects implemented in Andhra Pradesh under the Skill India Mission (SIM) from 2022-23 to 2024-25. It details the funds allocated and utilized under various schemes, the number of institutions involved, and the number of beneficiaries trained. The data is current as of March 31, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Skill India Mission (SIM) Schemes:**
* The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, reskill, and upskill training through various schemes.
* Schemes include: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
* **Scheme Details:**
* *PMKVY:* Short-term training, upskilling, and reskilling via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
* *JSS:* Vocational skills for non-literates, neo-literates, school dropouts (up to 12th standard) aged 15-45, prioritizing women, SC, ST, OBC, and minorities.
* *NAPS:* Promotes apprenticeship training with financial support for stipends.
* *CTS:* Long-term training through ITIs to provide skilled workforce.
* **Funding (2022-23 to 2024-25, as of 31.03.2025):**
* PMKVY: ₹56.48 Crores
* JSS: ₹9.66 Crores
* NAPS: ₹49.48 Crores
* **Number of Training Centers/Establishments:**
* PMKVY: 370 Training Centers (TCs)
* JSS: 6 Training Centers (TCs)
* NAPS: 922 Establishments
* CTS (ITIs): 519 (Government and Private)
* **Number of Candidates Trained (2022-23 to 2024-25):**
* *PMKVY:* 5,798 (2022-23), 32,423 (2023-24), 35,451 (2024-25)
* *JSS:* 16,200 (2022-23), 10,800 (2023-24), 10,449 (2024-25)
* *NAPS:* 16,093 (2022-23), 21,701 (2023-24), 22,075 (2024-25)
* *CTS (ITIs):* 48,110 (2022-23), 50,568 (2023-24), 52,402 (2024-25)
Impact Analysis:
* **Youth of India (including Andhra Pradesh):**
* *Impact:* Access to skill development, reskilling, and upskilling opportunities to enhance employability and future readiness.
* *Action Required:* Participate in available training programs under PMKVY, JSS, NAPS, and CTS schemes.
* **Implementing Agencies (PMKVY and JSS):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for delivering training programs and utilizing funds as per prescribed norms.
* *Action Required:* Effectively implement training programs, manage funds responsibly, and adhere to scheme guidelines.
* **Non-Governmental Organizations (JSS):**
* *Impact:* Direct recipients of funds for imparting vocational skills.
* *Action Required:* Utilize funds efficiently to provide vocational skills training.
* **Establishments (NAPS):**
* *Impact:* Incentivized to engage apprentices through stipend support.
* *Action Required:* Increase the engagement of apprentices and provide on-the-job training.
* **State Government/UT Administration (CTS - ITIs):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for day-to-day administration and financial control of ITIs.
* *Action Required:* Maintain effective administration and financial oversight of ITIs.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: The Indian government ministry responsible for skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where skill development projects were implemented.
Skill India Mission (SIM): A Government of India initiative to provide skill, reskill, and upskill training.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): A skill development scheme for imparting skill development training, upskilling and re-skilling to youth across the country.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): A scheme focused on imparting vocational skills to non-literates, neo-literates, and school dropouts.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): A scheme to promote apprenticeship training and provide financial support for stipends to apprentices.
Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS): A scheme providing long-term vocational training through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs): Institutions that offer vocational skill training courses.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1218
ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025
SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN ANDHRA PRADESH
1218. SHRI Y S AVINASH REDDY:
Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be
pleased to state:
(a) the total number of skill development projects implemented in Andhra Pradesh
during the last three years and the current year;
(b) the funds allocated and utilised on the said projects during the said period;
(c) the number of institutions working under the said projects; and
(d) the number of beneficiaries trained under the said projects?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF
SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) Under the Government of India’s 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
across the country including Andhra Pradesh. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India
to get future ready, equipped with industry relevant skills. The brief of these schemes
is as under:
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): PMKVY 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.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) : The main target of the JSS is to impart vocational
skills to the non-literates, neo-literates and the persons having rudimentary level of
education and school dropouts upto 12th standard in the age group of 15-45 years,
with due age relaxation in case of “Divyangjan” and other deserving cases. Priority is
given to Women, SC, ST, OBC and Minorities in the rural areas and urban low-income
areas.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): This Scheme is for promoting
apprenticeship training and increasing the engagement of apprentices by providingfinancial support for payment of stipend to apprentices. Training consists of Basic
Training and On-the Job Training / Practical Training at workplace in the industry.
Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS): This scheme is for providing long-term training
through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country. The ITIs offer a range of
vocational/skill training courses covering a large number of economic sectors with an
objective to provide skilled workforce to the industry as well as self employment of
youth.
(b) Under PMKVY and JSS schemes, funds are released to implementing agencies
for meeting the training cost as per prescribed norms. Under JSS scheme, funds are
released directly to Non-Governmental Organizations. Under NAPS, the
establishments are incentivized by way of stipend support. Day to day administration
as well as financial control in respect of ITIs lies with the respective State
Government/ UT Administration. The funds released for implementation of PMKVY,
JSS and NAPS in the State of Andhra Pradesh, during last three years i.e., from 2022-
23 to 2024-25 (till 31.03.2025) is as under:
(Amount in Rs. Crores)
Scheme Funds Released
PMKVY 56.48
JSS 9.66
NAPS 49.48
(c) The number of Training Centres (TCs) under the Schemes of MSDE in the
State of Andhra Pradesh is as under:
Scheme Training Centres
PMKVY 370
JSS 6
NAPS* 922
CTS (ITIs)^ 519
*Under NAPS scheme, the data is for number of establishments.
^Under CTS scheme, the data pertains to total number of ITIs (government and private).
(d) The number of candidates trained under above schemes of MSDE in the State
of Andhra Pradesh, during last three years is as under:
Scheme Candidates Trained
2022-23 2023-24 2024-2025
PMKVY 5,798 32,423 35,451
JSS 16,200 10,800 10,449
NAPS 16,093 21,701 22,075
CTS (ITIs) 48,110 50,568 52,402
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