Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training
A skill development scheme by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for school/college dropouts/unemployed aged 15-45 at PMKVY Training Centres (TCs).
About the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training Scheme
STT component imparted at PMKVY Training Centres (TC) 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 also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy. Upon successful completion of assessment, candidates are provided placement assistance by training providers.
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The Short-Term Training (STT) shall be implemented under both Central and State component of the scheme. STT shall have provision for both fresh skilling for trainees who are first time learners and reskilling for the trainees/existing workforce who have already undergone formal/informal skilling and need additional skill sets
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Apart from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), additional training shall also be imparted in English, Employability & Entrepreneurship (EEE) modules. Process shall be initiated for imparting add-on Bridge courses and language courses for making schemes compatible to international standards and requirements. This will enhance the potential for international employment of the Indian youth
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Duration of the training shall vary as per job role
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The scheme shall promote fee-based courses in higher level skills and courses that are NSQF level 5 and above. Review of the courses under PMKVY 3.0 shall be carried out for introducing fees in popular courses with higher industry demand and above average wages. However, PMKVY 3.0 would continue to support weaker and marginalized sections of the society
Eligibility Criteria
This scheme is applicable to any candidate of Indian nationality who:
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- Is aged between 15-45 years
- Possesses an Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar linked bank account
- Fulfils other criteria for the respective job role as defined by the awarding body
How to Apply for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training
Application mode: Offline
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training scheme?
STT component imparted at PMKVY Training Centres (TC) 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 also impart trai…
Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training?
This scheme is applicable to any candidate of Indian nationality who: <br Is aged between 15-45 years Possesses an Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar linked bank account Fulfils other criteria for the respective job role as defined by the awarding body
What benefits does Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training provide?
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training?
You can apply for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training via Offline. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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