Skill Development Schemes

PMKVY is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It enables youth to take industry-relevant skill training to secure a better livelihood.

Key Highlights:

• Short-term training programs (STT)
• Approved training partners & centers
• NSDC-certified courses
• Free training with government-recognized certificates
• Focused on job roles in IT, Retail, Apparel, Electronics, Logistics
• Beneficiaries: Unemployed youth aged 18–35 years

A rural skills initiative under the Ministry of Rural Development, designed specifically for rural poor youth.

Key Highlights:

• Residential & non-residential training
• Free boarding, lodging, and placement assistance
• Training in job roles like BPO, Hospitality, Driving, Sales, etc.
• Targeting youth from BPL families
• Sectors Covered: Tourism, IT/ITES, Retail, Construction, Healthcare

Implemented under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), this scheme provides employment and skill training for the urban poor.

Key Highlights:

• Urban-centric training
• Free courses with certification
• Placement support in local and regional industries
• Focus on women, differently-abled & SC/ST groups
• Popular Courses: Beauty & Wellness, Tailoring, Mobile Repairing

Launched to support traditional artisans and craftsmen by modernizing their skill sets and providing market access.

Key Highlights:

• Recognition as ‘Vishwakarma’ by government
• Skill enhancement training
• Toolkits and financial assistance
• Digital literacy & UPI onboarding
• Branding & marketing support
• Eligible Professions: Blacksmiths, Potters, Carpenters

We implement unique projects in collaboration with State Governments, Skill Missions, and NGOs under flexible guidelines.

Examples Include:

• Tribal skill development programs
• Women-centric entrepreneurship modules
• Minority skill education projects
• Cluster-based upskilling for semi-urban zones

Execution Includes: Mobilization → Training → Assessment → Certification → Placement