More than 3.3 crore individuals have received skill training under various initiatives of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) over the past decade, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Responding to a written query, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said that over 1.6 crore candidates have been trained or oriented under PMKVY, of whom 1.29 crore have been certified as of June 30, 2025. Under other programmes supported by the NSDC, an additional 1.74 crore individuals have been trained.
The minister also said that NSDC has facilitated the certification of over 2.32 lakh trainers through awarding bodies. The trainer-to-beneficiary ratio, he noted, varies depending on the nature of training, batch size, sectoral requirements, and geographical factors.
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through the NSDC. Though the government holds only 49 per cent equity in NSDC, it maintains oversight through representation on the board. To ensure standardisation and transparency, the government has introduced several regulatory and technological measures, particularly under the PMKVY 4.0 framework, which is currently in force.
Chaudhary said PMKVY 4.0 places a strong emphasis on quality, industry relevance and flexibility. He added that On-the-Job Training (OJT) has been embedded in the short-term training component to offer practical exposure to candidates.
The government has also introduced digital systems such as the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), which monitors the full training cycle—ranging from Aadhaar-based enrolment and biometric attendance to geo-tagging and real-time dashboard updates. Training is conducted only by certified trainers and assessed by certified assessors. Measures such as e-KYC-based enrolment, performance audits, third-party evaluations and grievance redressal mechanisms have been put in place to enhance accountability.
As of FY 2024–25, the MSDE has released ₹1,538.29 crore for the implementation of PMKVY. No funds have been released so far in the current financial year. Detailed State and UT-wise disbursal data has been published in the ministry’s official annexure.
PMKVY, the minister said, is being implemented across all districts and is aimed at ensuring accessibility and inclusion, particularly for marginalised communities. Training centres are being set up even in Aspirational Districts and those affected by Left-Wing Extremism.
Chaudhary said the scheme has also begun offering training in emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles, Robotics, 5G and Data Analytics to make the workforce future-ready. He added that job roles are aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework and undergo regular updates based on feedback from industry and placement outcomes.