The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), citing a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit, reviewed the implementation and outcomes of the PMKVY scheme.
Key Facts
PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) is the flagship skill development scheme of the :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} (MSDE).
Launched: 2015.
Objective: To provide industry-relevant skill training to youth and improve their employability.
Implemented through certified training centres and assessment agencies across the country.
Major Features
Focuses on Short-Term Training (STT), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and skill certification.
Provides skill training aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
Aims to promote Skill India Mission and create a skilled workforce.