Skill development drive under PMKVY sees over 20 lakh youth trained in FY 2024-25

July 23, 2025 6:57 PM

Skill development drive under PMKVY sees over 20 lakh youth trained in FY 2024-25

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has reported notable progress under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), with over 20 lakh candidates trained in the financial year 2024-25 alone. The flagship scheme, launched in 2015, aims to equip India’s youth with skill development through Short-Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiatives. Over the last five financial years, a cumulative effort across States and Union Territories has con...

Millions benefitted, focus will remain on youth: PM Modi on 10 years of Skill India

July 16, 2025 12:54 PM

Millions benefitted, focus will remain on youth: PM Modi on 10 years of Skill India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a skilled and self-reliant workforce as the Skill India Mission completed ten years. Calling the mission a “transformative initiative”, PM Modi said it has empowered millions of young people across the country with new skills and opportunities. In reply to a post on social media platform X by MyGovIndia and Union Minister Jayant Singh, the Prime Minister said, “Skill India is strengthening the re...