Economy
2018
Government Schemes
Poverty and Unemployment
Employment Trends

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:

  1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
  2. It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
  3. 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.