PMKVY -STT

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training

A skill development scheme by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for school/college dropouts/unemployed aged 15-45 at PMKVY Training Centres (TCs).

Central Composite

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Scheme open date: 2015-07-15

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Training and Skill Up-gradation, Placement assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Placement, Counselling, Training, Dropout, Unemployed, Skill, Vikas, Kaushal

Details

STT component imparted at PMKVY Training Centres (TC) is expected to benefit candidates of Indian nationality who are either school/college dropouts or unemployed. Apart from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), TCs also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy. Upon successful completion of assessment, candidates are provided placement assistance by training providers.

The Short-Term Training (STT) shall be implemented under both Central and State component of the scheme. STT shall have provision for both fresh skilling for trainees who are first time learners and reskilling for the trainees/existing workforce who have already undergone formal/informal skilling and need additional skill sets

Apart from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), additional training shall also be imparted in English, Employability & Entrepreneurship (EEE) modules. Process shall be initiated for imparting add-on Bridge courses and language courses for making schemes compatible to international standards and requirements. This will enhance the potential for international employment of the Indian youth

Duration of the training shall vary as per job role

The scheme shall promote fee-based courses in higher level skills and courses that are NSQF level 5 and above. Review of the courses under PMKVY 3.0 shall be carried out for introducing fees in popular courses with higher industry demand and above average wages. However, PMKVY 3.0 would continue to support weaker and marginalized sections of the society

Benefits

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Counselling:

Online Information / Counselling Platform

Through Counselling Helpline

Through District-level skill information centre

Training:

Digital Content

Training in Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial and Digital Literacy

Additional Support

Accidental Insurance

One-time incentive to all certified candidates

Boarding and lodging cost support

Conveyance cost

Post Placement Stipend

Additional support to PwD candidates

Induction kit and participant handbook

Yearly incentive to Training Provider

One-time placement travel cost

Career progression support

Special Incentive for foreign placements

Post Placement Tracking Allowance

Placement

Post Training Support

The scheme will be compatible with the international standards by provisioning add-on bridge courses and language courses

The scheme will be compatible with the international standards by provisioning add-on bridge courses and language courses.

Note:

It is mandatory for the candidates to have an Aadhaar ID during the enrolment process. It is also mandatory for the students to maintain 70% attendance to be eligible to appear in the assessments

Eligibility

This scheme is applicable to any candidate of Indian nationality who:

  1. Is aged between 15-45 years
  2. Possesses an Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar linked bank account
  3. Fulfils other criteria for the respective job role as defined by the awarding body

Application Process

Offline

The interested candidate can contact the nearest Training Center to apply.

Training Center:

https://www.pmkvyofficial.org/trainingcenter

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status