About the Scheme
PMKVY is India''s flagship skill development scheme under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. PMKVY 4.0 launched 2023: focuses on industry 4.0 skills (AI, robotics, IoT, drone, coding), new-age courses, and Jan Shikshan Sansthan integration. Cumulative: 1.4 crore trained under PMKVY 1.0-3.0.
Target Beneficiaries: 1.4 crore trained under PMKVY 1.0-3.0; PMKVY 4.0 targeting youth with industry 4.0 skills
Implementing Agency: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
Key Features
- PMKVY 4.0 (2023-): focus on Industry 4.0 skills — AI, ML, IoT, drones, robotics, 3D printing
- Short-term training (STT): 150-300 hour courses at Skill India Centres
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): certification of existing informal skills
- Training and Assessment completely free for beneficiaries
- Monetary reward of ₹8,000 per placement on assessment
- Skill India Digital Hub: centralized platform for skills training (Jan Shikshan Sansthan integrated)
- Integration with PM Vishwakarma scheme for traditional craftsmen
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizen.
- Typically youth aged 15-35 years.
- School/college dropouts or unemployed individuals.
- Individuals seeking skill upgradation or certification of existing skills.