Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0

Launched on January 15, 2021, the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0 aims to empower the youth of India and further the Skill India Mission, establishing India as the skill capital of the world. This phase focuses on skill development to meet industry needs and market demands, especially in new-age job roles that have emerged due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PMKVY 3.0 incorporates lessons from previous phases and will be implemented in a decentralized manner with support from States/UTs and Districts. District Skill Committees (DSCs) will assess local skill gaps and demand. The scheme targets over 800,000 candidates in FY 2020-2021 with a budget of INR 948.90 crores, focusing on youth aged 15-45 years. It includes a Central Component managed by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and a State Component managed by State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs).

• Aims to benefit over 800,000 candidates
• Provides three-year accidental insurance (Kaushal Bima) of INR 200,000 for certified candidates
• Encourages participation from marginalized groups, women, transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities (PWDs)
• Offers online counseling and support through various platforms
• Enhances training capacity utilization

Youth aged 15-45 years from all categories including SC, ST, OBC, General, Minority, EWC, and SBC can apply. Required documents include:

• Aadhar Card Copy
• Voter ID Copy
• Bank Passbook Copy
• Passport Size Photo

Online

1. Visit the Official Website of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: pmkvyofficial.org
2. On the Homepage, click on the Quick Link option.
3. Select the Skill India option.
4. Click on 'Register as a Candidate'.
5. Follow the instructions to complete your registration.