About the Scheme

• The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is deemed as Skill India’s flagship skill development scheme. Its objective is to enable youth to take up training to secure a better livelihood. 
• Assessment and training fees under this scheme are covered by the Government, and individuals with prior experience can get certified.

Components of PMKVY 

• Short-term training: Under this module, training is provided to college/ school dropouts and the unemployed. People are empowered per the National Skills Qualification Framework and also in fields like soft skills, digital literacy and entrepreneurship.
• Kaushal and Rozgar Mela: This module encourages active participation from the community to foster transparency and accountability.
• Recognition of Prior Learning: Individuals with prior experience get certified and receive access to Bridge Courses to cater to knowledge gaps.
• Special projects: Those training programmes that deviate from the standard framework find a place within this facet of the scheme.

Why in News?

• The Government of India conducted a review programme of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana recently.