Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is an initiative launched by the government to provide skill-based training to the unemployed youth. Under this scheme, comprehensive training spanning 40 different fields is provided. This free-of-cost training initiative aims to empower people from underprivileged backgrounds. Let’s read what kind of training programmes are available under this scheme. 

Various fields

The PMKVY offers training in approximately 40 technical fields, including construction, electronics and hardware, food processing, furniture and fittings, handicrafts, gems and jewellery, and leather technology. Interested candidates have the freedom of choosing courses of their preference. 

 

Training centres

PMKVY training follows a syllabus pattern established by the Government of India. Training centres have been established in every state and city across the country to provide free training. Under the PMKVY 2024, the central government has organized entrepreneurship education and training programs for youth. These programmes will cover courses such as robotics, mechatronics, coding, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), and 3D printing. 

The major training trades under PMKVY include:

1. Skill Council for Persons with Disability Course
2. Hospitality and Tourism Course
3. Textiles Course
4. Telecom Course
5. Security Service Course
6. Rubber Course
7. Retail Course
8. Power Industry Course
9. Plumbing Course
10. Mining Course
11. Entertainment and Media Course
12. Logistics Course
13. Life Science Course
14. Liter Course
15. IT Course
16. Iron and Steel Course
17. Bhumikarupa Arrangement Course
18. Healthcare Course
19. Green Jobs Course
20. Gems and Jewelry Course
21. Furniture and Fittings Course
22. Food Processing Industry Course
23. Electronics Course
24. Construction Course
25. Goods and Capital Course
26. Insurance, Banking, and Finance Courses
27. Beauty and Wellness Course
28. Motor Vehicle Course
29. Apparel Course
30. Agriculture Course