EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES OF PMKVY

• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship skill-training scheme of MSDE, launched in 2015, now in its 4th iteration (PMKVY 4.0) since FY 2022-23.
• Delivers training via Short Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); PMKVY 4.0 is a Central Sector Scheme.
• For UPSC: links to GS-II (welfare schemes), GS-III (employment, HRD); tests aspirants on placement rates, scheme architecture, and demographic dividend policy.