**Executive Summary**
This document from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), dated December 1, 2025, outlines the various schemes under the Skill India Mission (SIM) aimed at providing skill development, re-skilling, and up-skilling opportunities across India. It includes the number of candidates trained under various schemes and highlights the impact and evaluation of these schemes. The information was provided by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Skill India Mission (SIM) Overview:**
* The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill, and up-skill training through a network of skill development centers.
* 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).
* The SIM aims to equip Indian youth with industry-relevant skills.
* **Candidates Trained (as of 31.10.2025):**
* PMKVY: 1,64,33,033
* JSS (since 2018-19): 32,53,239
* NAPS (apprentices engaged since 2021-22): 39,58,151
* CTS (candidates enrolled from session 2014-15 to 2024-25): 1,37,44,062
* **PMKVY Scheme Focus:**
* Placements were tracked in the Short Term Training (STT) component of PMKVY 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 (FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22).
* PMKVY 4.0 focuses on empowering trained candidates to choose their career paths.
* Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) provides support.
* **Impact Assessment:**
* Third-party evaluations acknowledge positive outcomes, including placements and livelihood improvement.
* PMKVY Evaluation: NITI Aayog study (October 2020) indicated that 94% of employers would hire PMKVY-trained candidates. 52% of placed candidates under the RPL component received or expected higher salaries.
* JSS Evaluation: A 2020 study found that training nearly doubled household incomes, with significant participation from women (79%) and rural communities (50.5%). Significant livelihood improvements were observed, including better employment for 73.4% of trainees, higher incomes for 89.1%, and effective beneficiary mobilization at 85.7%. 77% shifted to new occupations.
* ITIs Tracer Study: A 2018 report mentioned that 63.5% of ITI pass-outs got employed.
* NAPS Evaluation: A 2021 study observed improved youth employability through structured on-the-job training and increased apprenticeship participation. DBT method adopted for direct transfer of funds to apprentices.
**Impact Analysis**
**Candidates/Trainees**
* **Impact:** Improved skills, increased employability, better career opportunities, and potential for higher salaries.
* **Action Required:** Actively participate in the training programs, utilize the resources available through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), and leverage the training for better career prospects.
**Employers**
* **Impact:** Access to a larger pool of skilled candidates, improved workforce quality, and potential for increased productivity.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the MSDE schemes, hire candidates trained under these programs, and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the training.
**Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)**
* **Impact:** Fulfillment of the Skill India Mission objectives, improved skill development ecosystem, and contribution to the nation's economic growth.
* **Action Required:** Continue to implement and monitor the schemes, conduct regular evaluations, and adapt the programs based on feedback and changing industry needs.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): A key scheme by MSDE to provide skill training.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE): The primary ministry responsible for delivering skill development schemes.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): A scheme promoting apprenticeship training.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): A scheme focused on providing vocational training.
Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS): A scheme for skill training through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Schemes for Promoting Skill Development
प्रव तथ: 01 DEC 2025 5:27PM by PIB Delhi
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 Shikshan 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.
The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready and equipped with industry relevant skills.
The total number of candidates trained under various schemes of MSDE are given as under:
Schemes Number of Candidates Trained
PMKVY (Since Inception till 31.10.2025) 1,64,33,033
JSS (Since 2018-19 till 31.10.2025) 32,53,239
NAPS (Apprentices engaged Since 2021-22 till 31.10.2025) 39,58,151
CTS (Candidates Enrolled from Session 2014-15 to 2024-25) 1,37,44,062
Further, among the schemes of MSDE, placements were specifically tracked only in the Short Term
Training (STT) component of PMKVY in the first three versions i.e., PMKVY 1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and
PMKVY 3.0 of the scheme implemented from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. Under PMKVY 4.0, the focus
was to empower our trained candidates to choose their varied career path and they are suitably oriented for
the same. Further, various IT tools like Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) also gives this opportunity.
Impact of schemes for skill development is assessed through their third party independent evaluation. The
evaluation of schemes of MSDE have acknowledged their positive outcome and mentioned about their
success in terms of placement or livelihood improvement of candidates trained, as indicated below:
PMKVY: MSDE’s flagship scheme PMKVY was evaluated by NITI Aayog in October 2020 and as per
the study, about 94 percent of the employers surveyed reported they would hire more candidates trained
under PMKVY. Further, 52 percent of the candidates who were placed in full time/part time employment
and oriented under the RPL component received higher salary or felt that they will get higher salary
compared to their un-certified peers.JSS: Evaluation study of JSS scheme conducted in 2020 found that the training nearly doubled household
incomes for beneficiaries, with strong participation from women (79%) and rural communities (50.5%).
The study reported significant livelihood improvements, including better employment for 73.4% of
trainees, higher incomes for 89.1%, and effective beneficiary mobilization at 85.7%. It also noted that
77% of trainees shifted to new occupations, reflecting the scheme’s strong focus on self-employment in
line with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
ITIs: The final report of Tracer Study of ITI Graduates published in 2018 by MSDE mentions that 63.5%
of total ITI pass-outs got employed (wage+self, out of which 6.7% are self-employed).
NAPS: Third-party evaluation study of NAPS conducted in 2021 observed that the scheme improved
youth employability by providing structured on-the-job training and increasing apprentices participation
across industries. In the new version of the scheme, DBT method has been adopted to transfer
government's share directly to apprentices' bank accounts, as streamlined reimbursement process was
recommended in the report.
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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