Employment and certification for unskilled workers under PMKVY: Unstarred Question in Rajyasabha

Employment and certification for unskilled workers under PMKVY

(a) the number of unskilled workers in the unorganised sector who have, so far, been provided with employment by imparting training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), State-wise including the number of the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, women and the persons with disabilities; and
(b) the number of workers in the unorganised sector with skill and experience who have been certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and who have been enrolled for the higher education,
State-wise including the number of workers belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women and persons with disabilities ?

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1410                                                      ANSWERED ON-27.07.2017

Employment and certification for unskilled workers under PMKVY

1410 . Shri P.L. Punia

(a) the number of unskilled workers in the unorganised sector who have, so far, been provided with employment by imparting training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), State-wise including the number of the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, women and the persons with disabilities; and
(b) the number of workers in the unorganised sector with skill and experience who have been certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and who have been enrolled for the higher education, State-wise including the number of workers belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women and persons with disabilities ?

ANSWER
(a) and (b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) on pan –India basis to enables large number of prospective youths for taking Short Term Training and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through accredited and affiliated training partner/training centers. Under RPL, individuals with prior learning experience or skills are assessed and certified. RPL mainly focuses on the individuals engaged in unregulated sectors. 

Under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), as on 6th July 2017, total 30,67,080 candidates including women, SCs, STs and PwDs are trained / undergoing training across country. Out of total, around 5.23 lakh candidates trained under RPL component of the scheme. Under PMKVY 2015-16, it was not mandatory for NSDC’s training partners to report employment data. However, under PMKVY 2016-20, which started from 2nd October 2016 onwards, placement tracking is mandatory. Till now, a total of 40,287 candidates have been provided placements offer under PMKVY 2016-20.

Skill Development Management System (SDMS) does not maintain/capture data regarding enrollment of trained candidates to higher education.

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Source: Rajyasabha

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