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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is India's flagship skill-development scheme that provides short-term vocational training and certification to youth, run by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- Which ministry implements PMKVY and through what agency?
- How does Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) work under PMKVY?
- How does PMKVY differ from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)?
- What is the main criticism of PMKVY?

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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is India's flagship skill-development scheme that provides short-term vocational training and certification to youth, run by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

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In the Union Budget 2023–24, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced PMKVY 4.0 to skill lakhs of youth in Industry 4.0 competencies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, coding and drones.

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