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SchemeArchiveWednesday, 15 July 2015

Skill India Mission - Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

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Summary
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 15 July 2015
Affected Population~500 million workers, 90% in informal sector
Key Numbers
4 Labour Codes consolidating 29 laws
EPFO: 28 crore subscribers
E-Shram: 30 crore unorganised workers registered
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Labour & EmploymentEPFOESICMinistry of EducationUGC
Key Stakeholders
WorkersTrade UnionsEmployersStudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversities
Government Context
NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
20 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_surface_transport
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_textiles
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_tribal_affairs
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_youth_affairs_and_sports
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_urban_development
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_water_resources_river_development_and_ganga_rejuvenation
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_eac_pm
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_tourism
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_upsc
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_pm_speech
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_women_and_child_development
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_niti_aayog
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_special_service_and_features
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_office_of_principal_scientific_advisor_to_goi
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_ifsc_authority
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_competition_commission_of_india
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
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