PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA

**Executive Summary** This report details the implementation and impact of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0) as of March 2026. The scheme, managed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, focuses on enhancing youth employability through Short-Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Key performance indicators and third-party evaluations from 2025 highlight significant improvements in employment outcomes, salary growth, and employer satisfaction. **Key Points / Main Content** **Scheme Implementation and Scope** * **Current Phase:** PMKVY 4.0 is currently being implemented as part of the Skill India Program, active since FY 2022-23. * **Methodology:** Training is delivered via Short-Term Training (STT) for new skills and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for up-skilling and re-skilling. * **Training Volume:** A total of 1.64 crore candidates have been trained or oriented across more than 35 sectors since 2015. **Sectoral and Demographic Statistics (As of March 2026)** * **Key Sectors:** Significant training numbers achieved in Telecom (1,27,106), Healthcare (1,16,776), Construction (66,982), and Career and Education Counselling (4,150). * **Inclusivity:** Over 8 lakh candidates from Scheduled Tribes (ST) were trained or oriented by December 31, 2025. **Evaluation and Outcomes** * **Employer Satisfaction:** A 2025 NITI Aayog study found that 94% of surveyed employers are willing to hire PMKVY-trained candidates. * **Placement and Earnings:** Approximately 70.5% of PMKVY 2.0 candidates found placement in their desired sectors. Under RPL, 52% of candidates reported higher salaries or improved earning expectations. * **Skill Enhancement:** 70% of STT trainees reported benefits in employability and technical or soft skills, while 79% of RPL candidates benefited from the certification process. **Administrative Provisions** * **Costing:** Training costs for providers are determined by common norms for skill development schemes, as revised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. **Impact Analysis** **Youth and Candidates** **Impact** Candidates experience measurable shifts in employment outcomes, including improved technical skills, confidence, and higher earning potential. RPL certification provides formal recognition to previously uncertified workers. **Action Required** Eligible youth should participate in STT or RPL programs to align their skills with industry requirements and obtain official certification. **Employers** **Impact** Employers gain access to a large pool of candidates equipped with industry-relevant skills, reducing recruitment gaps in sectors like Telecom and Healthcare. **Action Required** Employers can leverage PMKVY evaluation data to streamline hiring processes and prioritize certified candidates to ensure workforce competency. **Training Providers** **Impact** Providers operate under a regulated framework where training cost payments are governed by standardized Ministry norms. **Action Required** Providers must ensure compliance with the latest "common norms" for skill development schemes as revised by the MSDE to remain eligible for training cost reimbursements.

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