Skill India Mission
Launched in 2015 as the flagship initiative under MSDE, the Skill India Mission is dedicated to cultivating a dynamic and industry-ready workforce for a rapidly evolving economy.
Certified Excellence
Schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) have certified over 1.13 crore individuals, ensuring industry-relevant training.
Future-Ready Focus
Emphasising skills in cutting-edge domains such as AI, robotics, and green energy to meet the demands of future job markets.
Unprecedented Growth
Skill India has dramatically boosted youth employability from 33.9% in 2014 to a remarkable 51.3% in 2024, a testament to its scalable and inclusive approach.
Global Talent Hub
By forging strategic partnerships with global institutions and industries, Skill India is steadfastly transforming India into a premier global hub for skilled talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Skill India Mission aims to equip India's youth with industry-relevant skills to enhance employability, boost entrepreneurship, and position India as a global talent hub.
Skill India collaborates with over 40 Sector Skill Councils to ensure industry-aligned training and certification. Key partners include:
- Automotive Skills Development Council
- Apparel, Made-ups & Home Furnishing SSC
- Beauty & Wellness SSC
- Capital Goods SSC
- Construction SSC
- Electronics SSC
- Food Processing SSC
- Health Wellness & Rehabilitation SSC
- Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC)
- Retail Sector SSC
- Telecom Sector SSC
- Tourism & Hospitality SSC
- IT-ITeS SSC
- Power Sector SSC
- Transportation SSC
- …and many more, covering both traditional trades and emerging sectors.
Skill India emphasizes both traditional vocational skills and future-ready domains like AI, robotics, green energy, and digital technologies to meet emerging industry demands.
Through partnerships with international institutions and companies, Skill India integrates global standards into its training, preparing individuals to compete in global job markets.
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