Parliament Question: Skill India Digital Mission

**Executive Summary** This document is a response by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to questions raised in Lok Sabha regarding the Skill India Digital Mission. It provides data on the number of youths trained under PMKVY 4.0 as of October 31, 2025, and details the mission's objectives and priorities. It also includes district-wise data for candidates trained in Rajasthan under PMKVY 4.0 as of October 31, 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **PMKVY 4.0 Training Statistics:** * 27,08,807 candidates have been trained/oriented under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY) 4.0 as of 31.10.2025. * **PMKVY Evaluation and Impact:** * NITI Aayog evaluated PMKVY in October 2020 and found that 52% of placed candidates under the RPL component received higher salaries or anticipated higher salaries compared to their non-certified peers. * Approximately 94% of surveyed employers reported they would hire more candidates trained under the scheme. * PMKVY 4.0 focuses on empowering trained candidates to choose their career path through industry-relevant On-Job Training (OJT). * **Skill India Mission (SIM) and Training Delivery:** * The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill, and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centers/colleges/institutes. * Training is conducted under various schemes, including PMKVY, Jan Sikhshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). * The SIM aims to equip the youth of India with future-ready and industry-ready skills. * **Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH):** * SIDH is a digital platform to synergize and transform the skills, education, employment, and entrepreneurship landscape in India. * Its objectives include facilitating digital access to skill development, enhancing individual competencies in digital technologies, integrating the skilling ecosystem, and promoting lifelong learning. * **Priority Sectors for Skill Training:** * Under PMKVY 4.0, the focus is on providing skill training in emerging and New Age sectors such as cybersecurity, AI, GIG economy, Circular Economy, and Renewable energy. * **Rajasthan District-wise Training Data (as of 31.10.2025):** * A table is provided detailing the number of candidates trained/oriented in each district of Rajasthan under PMKVY 4.0. * The total number of candidates trained/oriented across all districts in Rajasthan is 3,14,244. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)** * **Impact:** Required to continue implementing and overseeing the Skill India Mission and PMKVY programs, ensuring effective training and placement of candidates. * **Action Required:** Utilize the data provided to refine strategies, allocate resources, and improve program effectiveness based on the needs of specific sectors and regions. **Training Institutes (ITIs, Colleges, Skill Centers)** * **Impact:** Required to deliver skill, re-skill and up-skill training to candidates under the various schemes and programs of the Skill India Mission and PMKVY. * **Action Required:** Align training programs with the identified priority sectors (cybersecurity, AI, etc.) and ensure the use of digital platforms like SIDH to enhance training delivery and accessibility. **Youth of India** * **Impact:** Beneficiaries of the skill development programs, with increased opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship in emerging sectors. * **Action Required:** Engage with the training programs provided under the Skill India Mission and PMKVY to acquire industry-relevant skills and enhance employability. **Employers** * **Impact:** Access to a pool of skilled candidates, potentially leading to increased productivity and innovation. * **Action Required:** Participate in the On-Job Training (OJT) programs and provide placement opportunities to trained candidates. **Rajasthan State Government** * **Impact:** Responsible for supporting the implementation of skill development programs within the state and ensuring that the programs align with the needs of the local economy. * **Action Required:** Use the district-wise training data to identify areas where additional training resources are needed and to develop strategies to address skill gaps in specific sectors.

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