Economy
2018
Government Schemes
Poverty and Unemployment
Employment Trends
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:
- It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
- It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
- It aims to align the competencies of the un-regulated workforce of the count, to the National Skill Qualification Framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
D.1, 2 and 3
A.1 and 3 only
B.2 only
C.2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: Option C
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) aims to provide industry-relevant skill training to Indian youth for better livelihood opportunities.
Statement 1 is incorrect: PMKVY is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), not the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct:
- The scheme includes Short Term Training at PMKVY Training Centres (TCs) for school/college dropouts and unemployed individuals.
- Training is based on the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) and includes soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial, and digital literacy.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assesses and certifies individuals with existing skills, aligning the unregulated workforce's competencies with the NSQF.
Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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