Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
4. On the basis of the learning gained from PMKVY 1.0 and PMKVY 2.0, the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has improved the newer version of the scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) to match the current policy doctrine and energize the skilling ecosystem affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyze. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The third phase of the government’s flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) was be launched in 600 districts across all states of the country.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the shortcomings of PMKVY 1.0 and 2.0 and suggest measures to make PMKYV 3.0 achieve the vision of a skilled India.
Directive:
Analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing the aims and objectives PMKVY 3.0.
Body:
In the first part of the body, mention the shortfalls of PMKVY 1.0 and 2.0. Lack of capacity, poor implementation of those policies, Issue of funding, dearth of scholars and practitioners, jobless growth and unmet targets.
Next, write about the major features of PMKVY 3.0 and how it seeks to achieve those. Elaborate up on the features especially in the light of the pandemic.
Suggest further measures to ensure that PMKVY 3.0 is successful in meeting its state objectives.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to unlock the vision of making India the ‘Skill Capital’ of the world.
