Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that the Ministry has been implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) for delivering skill, re-skill and up-skill courses to youth of the country.
He further said that under PMKVY, skill training was imparted to candidates through Short Term Training (STT) and recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Certified candidates under STT were facilitated for job opportunities while RPL was not linked with placements as it recognized the existing skills of candidates.
In reply to a question raised by the Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma, he said that under PMKVY, public/private employment bifurcation of candidates has not been maintained. He also added that under this scheme, 24.36 lakh certified candidates have been reportedly placed.
Besides, emphasis has been laid on raising the employability of the candidates by offering industry-ready, future-ready and modern skilling in various domains. The scheme also lays thrust on new age and emerging courses such as drone, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), 3D Printing, Block Chain, Mechatronics, Robotics etc
