Government of India Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 818 to Be Answered on 23

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 818 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2018

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

(a) the number of skill development programmes/schemes under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Sankalp etc. under Ministry of Skill Development implemented in Rajasthan, particularly in Dausa District;

(b) the number of candidates registered under such programmes/schemes, particularly in Dausa District of Rajasthan;

(c) the number of candidates successfully cleared the said training programmes/courses, particularly in Dausa District of Rajasthan; and

(d) the number of successful candidates given placement in Rajasthan, particularly in Dausa District of Rajasthan?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

(a) to (d) Under Skill India Mission, skill development training is imparted at scale with speed and standards through empanelled training centres. There are more than 40 schemes in 20 different Ministries which provide a variety of skill development training programmes throughout the country. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing a flagship scheme known as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) on pan–India basis. PMKVY enables large number of prospective youth for taking Short Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through accredited and affiliated training centers.

PMKVY has two components known as Centrally Sponsored Centrally Managed (CSCM) being implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Centrally Sponsored State Managed (CSSM) being implemented by State Skill Development Missions of the States/ UTs popularly known as State- Engagement Component of PMKVY (2016-20).

Further, under the scheme, focus on employment has been significantly enhanced and placement tracking is mandatory. The placement data is reported within 90 days of certification of trained candidate. Under CSCM component of PMKVY 2016- 20, as on 10.07.2018, about 2.7 lakh candidates has been enrolled in the State of Rajasthan. Out the certified 2.6 lakh candidates, about 71464 candidates have been placed in diverse sector. In the Dausa District of Rajasthan, as on 10.07.2018, about 11390 and 8914 candidates have been enrolled and certified respectively under CSCM component of PMKVY 2016-20. Out of these certified candidates, about 1919 candidates have been placed in diverse sectors.

Further, under CSSM component of PMKVY 2016-20, 25% of the funds and corresponding physical targets of PMKVY 2016-20 has been allocated to the States for the implementation of scheme through State Skill Development Missions. Under this component, the total physical target of about 64,526 candidates with project cost of about Rs. 94.62 Cr have been approved for 4 years (2016-20) to the State of Rajasthan.

Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) is the World Bank project which aims to implement the mandate of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM). The main objectives of the project include strengthening institutional mechanisms at both national and state levels, building a pool of quality trainers and assessors, creating convergence among all skill training activities at the state level, establishing robust monitoring and evaluation system for skill training programs.

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