PMKVY Training Crosses 1.64 Crore Mark, Over 56 Lakh Apprentices Engaged Since 2016

As per PTI reports, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on Wednesday reported that more than 1.64 crore candidates have been trained under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).  

The data was released as the ministry outlined key figures related to its skill development programmes over the last 12 years. 

Apprenticeship Engagement Crosses 56 Lakh 

According to the ministry, over 56.08 lakh apprentices have been engaged since 2016. The apprenticeship programme is to combine classroom learning with practical workplace experience and covers multiple sectors through participation from employers and training institutions. 

Growth in Training Infrastructure 

The ministry noted that the number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) has increased from 9,776 in 2014 to more than 13,888.  

Apart from ITIs, skill training is provided through National Skill Training Institutes, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras and Jan Shikshan Sansthans located across different states. 

The government has also established 3 Indian Institutes of Skills in Gandhinagar, Mumbai and Kanpur. These institutes offer training programmes linked to industry requirements and technical skills. 

Skill India Completes 12 Years 

The ministry stated that the Skill India initiative has completed 12 years, during which several reforms and programmes have been introduced in the vocational training sector.  

It added that coordination with state governments, educational institutions, and industry has formed part of the implementation of these initiatives. 

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Conclusion 

Government data indicates an increase in the number of people trained under PMKVY and apprentices engaged since 2016, along with the expansion of vocational training institutions and skill development centres across the country. 

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