PMKVY HELP MENUAL

Government of India

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Implementing PMKVY through Skill Hubs in Educational Institutions

Q. What is PMKVY?

A. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It was first launched in the year 2015 and has evolved to suit the needs of the citizens of India as well as the industry. Between 2015 – 2022, three versions of the scheme have been implemented with varied approach and strategy. Currently, the Ministry is implementing the fourth version i.e., PMKVY 4.0.

Q. What types of training are imparted under PMKVY?

A. The scheme offers two types of trainings viz. Short-Term Training (STT) including Special Projects and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). 

Short-Term Training (STT): NSQF-aligned courses ranging between 300 – 600 hours will be provided under STT. Courses of higher duration based on industry/ sectoral demand can also be offered. Training to be delivered through accredited and affiliated training centres. On-Job-Training (OJT) will be an inherent component under STT as mandated by NCVET, and the duration of OJT will depend on the job role.

Special Projects: Special Projects are project-based short-term skilling interventions that primarily meet the skilling needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups, difficult geographies and specialized training courses which are likely to be offered outside of regular short-term skilling programmes. These projects can avail of certain exemptions granted with the approval of the Executive Committee, and they can also be residential or non-residential.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Candidates with prior-learning experience or skills will be certified with due assessment. This shall enable youths to obtain industry relevant skill certification. Emphasis will be on up-skilling and interested candidates will have to undergo coursework for certification at a higher level based on assessment. The duration of RPL training ranges between 30 – 132 hours.

Q. Where is PMKVY implemented?

A. PMKVY is implemented through a nation-wide network of institutions consisting of MSDE Institutions, Skill Hubs, other Government Institutions, and Industry/ Private Institutions.

MSDE related Institutions

            i.        Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs)/ Skill India Centres

           ii.        Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS)

          iii.        Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)

          iv.        National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs)

           v.         National Institute for Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development (NIESBUD)

          vi.        Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), etc.

Skill Hubs: Training Centres in government and private educational institutions like-

            i.        Schools

           ii.        Colleges

          iii.        Universities (including Skill Universities)

          iv.        other Higher Education Institutions, etc.

Other Government Institutions: Any State/Central Government Institution including PSUs already engaged in skilling/training activities and with requisite infrastructure, as indicated below-

            i.        Skill Development Institutes (SDI)

           ii.        National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)

          iii.        Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC)

          iv.        Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI)

           v.         National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT)

          vi.        Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), etc.

Industry/ Private Institutions:

            i.        Industry premise-based Training Centres

           ii.        Non-Government Training Institutes, etc.

Q. What are Skill Hubs?

A. Adopting a whole-of-government approach and with the aim to utilize the permanent infrastructure and other resources like trainer available in the educational institutions, MSDE is encouraging educational institutions to set up training centres called as Skill Hubs. Skill Hubs can be setup in Government and Private Schools, Colleges, Universities (including Skill Universities) and other Higher Education Institutions and will be allowed to implement short term training under the PMKVY 4.0 scheme.

Q. What support will MSDE provide?

A. MSDE (through relevant stakeholders) will provide adequate handholding and support throughout the implementation of the scheme.

            i.        MSDE will provide access to Skill India Digital platform. The platform will facilitate registration & onboarding of the institution, online counselling of the candidates, job and apprenticeship opportunities, QR code based digital certificates and feedback among other services.

           ii.        The entire training lifecycle from enrolment to certification and tracking will be done through Skill India Digital.

          iii.        The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) will be prepared and circulated by MSDE.

          iv.        MSDE will also provide video tutorials for important steps in the training lifecycle at the educational institutions.

           v.        Financial support as mentioned below:

Q. What is expected from Education Institutions?

A. The institute will be expected to:

            i.        Identify job roles based on the local demand

           ii.        Set up the training centre

          iii.        Mobilise the candidates for training

          iv.        Identify trainers and ensure timely training of trainers

           v.        Ensure high training quality in line with industry standards

          vi.        Provide On Job Training (OJT) opportunities

        vii.        Daily attendance of the candidates is to be marked on the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS). Institutes must ensure procurement and installation of AEBAS devices before commencement of training and mark the attendance of the candidates on AEBAS daily

    viii.        Placement and apprenticeship opportunities may be facilitated to the candidates

          ix.        Regular monitoring and reporting of the progress of trainees aligned to the SOPs and Guidelines shared by MSDE and provide feedback/ inputs for improvements

           x.        Make efforts to ensure that the training programs are accessible to a wide range of individuals, including those from marginalized communities and rural areas.

          xi.        Effectively manage and maintain data related to trainees, including their progress, certification, and placements.

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