The Union’s Cabinet approved the continuation and restructuring of the program in the central sector “Skill India program” until 2026, with a budget of 8,800 rupes for the period from 2022-23 to 2025-26.
During a press briefing, the Minister of the Union, Ashwini Vahnaw, stressed that this decision highlights the government’s dedication to develop a skilled workforce and ready for the future thanks to a training focused On demand, compared to technology and aligned with industry on a national scale.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0), the Pradhan Mantri National Learning Promotion Program (PM-NAPS) and the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) program were consolidated as part of the composite program of the program program of the central sector of Skill India.
“Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0), The Pradhan Mantri National Learning Promotion Scheme (PM -NAPS) and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) – The three key components, are now combined as part of Composite central sector system of the central Skill India Program sectoral scheme, “added the Minister of the Union Ashwini Vahnaw.
“These initiatives aim to provide a structured development of skills, training during employment and community learning, ensuring that urban and rural populations, including marginalized communities, have access to high -quality vocational education,” said Declared VAHNAW.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0
The PMKVY 4.0 initiative offers training on the development of skills aligned by the NSQF through short -term training (STT), including special projects (SP) and Reskulling and update by Recognition of prior learning (RPL) for people aged 15 to 59. PMKVY 4.0 has been reworked to ensure that skills training is focused on industry, in accordance with national and more accessible priorities.
A major change in the program is the incorporation of current training (OJT) training in short -term skills courses, offering participants practical experience and exposure to industry practices. To meet the evolutionary needs of various technology and technological progress, more than 400 new AI technology courses, 5G technology, cybersecurity, green hydrogen and drone technology have been added, in focusing on emerging technologies and essential skills for the future.
