Schemes under Ministry of Skill development and Entrepreneurship

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

  1. About Scheme
  2. Eligible Beneficiaries
  3. Funds allocation
  4. Key components
  5. Implementation
  6. PMGKY 3.0

About Scheme

  • This is the flagship scheme for skill training of youth PMKVY logo to be implemented by the new Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
  • The scheme will cover 10 million youth during the period 2016 -2020.
  • Under this Scheme, Training and Assessment fees are completely paid by the Government.
  • Skill training would be done based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry-led standards.

Eligible Beneficiaries

In line with the scheme objectives, the scheme is applicable to any candidate of Indian nationality who:

  • An unemployed youth, college/school dropout

Funds allocation

An allocation of Rs. 12,000 crores has been made for the period 2016 – 2020.

Key components

Short Term Training

The Short Term Training imparted at PMKVY Training Centres (TCs) is expected to benefit candidates of Indian nationality who are either school/college dropouts or unemployed. Apart from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), TCs shall also impart training in Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial and Digital Literacy. Duration of the training varies per job role, ranging between 150 and 300 hours. Upon successful completion of their assessment, candidates shall be provided placement assistance by Training Partners (TPs). Under PMKVY, the entire training and assessment fees are paid by the Government. Payouts shall be provided to the TPs in alignment with the Common Norms. Trainings imparted under the Short Term Training component of the Scheme shall be NSQF Level 5 and below.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Individuals with prior learning experience or skills shall be assessed and certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of the Scheme. RPL aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the NSQF. Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs), such as Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) or any other agencies designated by MSDE/NSDC, shall be incentivized to implement RPL projects in any of the three Project Types (RPL Camps, RPL at Employers Premises and RPL centres). To address knowledge gaps, PIAs may offer Bridge Courses to RPL candidates.

Special Projects

The Special Projects component of PMKVY envisages the creation of a platform that will facilitate trainings in special areas and/or premises of Government bodies, Corporates or Industry bodies, and trainings in special job roles not defined under the available Qualification Packs (QPs)/National Occupational Standards (NOSs). Special Projects are projects that require some deviation from the terms and conditions of Short Term Training under PMKVY for any stakeholder. A proposing stakeholder can be either Government Institutions of Central and State Government(s)/Autonomous Body/Statutory Body or any other equivalent body or corporates who desire to provide training to candidates.

Kaushal and Rozgar Mela

Social and community mobilisation is extremely critical for the success of PMKVY. Active participation of the community ensures transparency and accountability, and helps in leveraging the cumulative knowledge of the community for better functioning. In line with this, PMKVY assigns special importance to the involvement of the target beneficiaries through a defined mobilisation process. TPs shall conduct Kaushal and Rozgar Melas every six months with press/media coverage; they are also required to participate actively in National Career Service Melas and on-ground activities.

Placement Guidelines

PMKVY envisages to link the aptitude, aspiration, and knowledge of the skilled workforce it creates with employment opportunities and demands in the market. Every effort thereby needs to be made by the PMKVY TCs to provide placement opportunities to candidates, trained and certified under the Scheme. TPs shall also provide support to entrepreneurship development.

Monitoring Guidelines

To ensure that high standards of quality are maintained by PMKVY TCs, NSDC and empaneled Inspection Agencies shall use various methodologies, such as self-audit reporting, call validations, surprise visits, and monitoring through the Skills Development Management System (SDMS). These methodologies shall be enhanced with the engagement of latest technologies.

Implementation

  • The scheme would be implemented through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
  • In addition, Central / State Government affiliated training providers would also be used for training under the scheme.
  • All training providers will have to register on the SMART portal before being eligible for participating under this scheme.
  • Training would include soft skills, personal grooming, behavioral change for cleanliness, good work ethics.
  • Sector Skill Councils and the State Governments would closely monitor skill training that will happen under PMKVY.

About PMKVY 3.0

  • Skill India Mission PMKVY 3.0 envisages training of eight lakh candidates over a scheme period of 2020-2021.
  • The 729 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs), empaneled non-PMKK training centres and more than 200 ITIs under Skill India will be rolling out PMKVY 3.0 training to build a robust pool of skilled professionals.
  • On the basis of the learning gained from PMKVY 1.0 and PMKVY 2.0, the Ministry has improved the newer version of the scheme to match the current policy doctrine and energize the skilling ecosystem affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)

 

  1. Background
  2. Introduction
  3. About scheme
  4. Objectives
  5. What it does
  6. Result Areas
  7. Financial

Background

  • The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) was set up in November 2014 to drive the ‘Skill India’ agenda – to converge existing skill training initiatives and to combine scale and quality of skilling efforts.
  • The MSDE launched the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) to create an end-to-end implementation framework that provides opportunities for quality short and long-term Skill Development (SD), leading to productive employment and career progression that meets the aspirations of trainees.

NSDM has identified seven sub-missions in crucial areas which require immediate attention.

The identified sub missions include:

  •  (i) Institutional Training,
  • (ii) Infrastructure,
  •  (iii) Convergence,
  • (iv) Trainers,
  • (v) Overseas Employment,
  • (vi) Sustainable Livelihoods and
  • (vii) Leveraging Public Infrastructure.
    • After the launch of National Skill Development Mission (NSDM), SANKALP was conceived to support NSDM in achieving its full potential. SANKALP has been conceptualized to operationalize Skill India Mission by setting in motion the sub-missions proposed under the NSDM. SANKALP addresses the ongoing challenges like decentralization (strengthening district ecosystem), universalization of National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), standardisation of certification and assessments, bringing about convergence, infusing quality in skill development programs and making them market relevant while ensuring private participation.

Introduction

To strengthen institutional mechanisms for skill development and increase access to quality and market-relevant training for youth across the country, SANKALP was launched on 19th January 2018. SANKALP has a six-year implementation period till March 2023. SANKALP aims to address the ongoing challenges like bringing about convergence, infusing quality in skill development programs and making them market relevant and accessible while ensuring private participation in the context of short-term training.

About SANKALP scheme

  • SANKALP is a Centrally sponsored scheme of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results. SANKALP aims to implement the mandate of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM).
  • SANKALP will provide market relevant training to 3.5 crore youth.

Objective

  • The Objective of the project is to enhance institutional mechanisms for skills development and increase access to quality and market-relevant training for the work force.

What it does?

The scheme provides the required impetus to the National Skill Development Mission, 2015 and its various sub missions. It is aligned to flagship Government of India programs such as Make in India and Swachhta Abhiyan and aims at developing globally competitive workforce for domestic and overseas requirements.

Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)

Result Areas

SANKALP has four key result areas

  • Institutional Strengthening at Central, State & District level;
  • Quality Assurance of skill development programmes;
  • Inclusion of marginalized population in skill development programmes; and
  • Expanding Skills through PPPs.

Financial

SANKALP is funded through three major parts: (i) World Bank loan assistance of $ 500Mn (Rs. 3300 cr);in two tranche of $ 250Mn each; under Program for Results (PforR) instrument which includes Program funding and Technical Assistance (TA); (ii) States’ contribution $100 Million (Rs. 660 cr); and (iii) Industry contribution of $75 Million (Rs 495 cr). At present agreement between Government of India and World Bank is signed for $250 million.

Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE)

● Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) project is a World Bank assisted-Government of India project with the objective of improving the relevance and efficiency of skills training provided through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and apprenticeships.

  1. Introduction
  2. About the Scheme
  3. Aim
  4. Finance

Introduction

  • Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) project is a World Bank assisted-Government of India project with the objective of improving the relevance and efficiency of skills training provided through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and apprenticeships.
  • The financial agreement was signed between Government of India and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) on 19th December, 2017 and the closing date of the project is November, 2022.

About the Scheme

  • It is an outcome focused scheme marking shift in government’s implementation strategy in vocational education and training from inputs to results.

Aim

  • It is aimed at institutional reforms and improving quality & market relevance of skill development training programs in long term vocational education training.
  • It shall incentivize ITIs to improve overall performance including apprenticeship by involving SMEs, business association and industry clusters.
  • The project aims to develop a robust mechanism for delivering quality skill development training by strengthening institutions such as State Directorate of training & Employment, CSTARI, NIMI, NSTIs, ITIs etc.

Finance

It is a Central Sector Scheme (CSS) with a budget outlay of INR 2200 Crore (US $ 318 million) covering the following 4 result areas:

  1. Improved performance of ITI.
  2. Increased Capacities of State Governments to support ITIs and Apprenticeship Training
  3. Improved Teaching and Learning.
  4. Improved and Broadened Apprenticeship Training.