Question : Skill India in Maharashtra

(a) the details of the works done so far in the districts of Maharashtra under “Skill India” scheme during the last three years;

(b) the number of people trained and given employment through the above said scheme in Maharashtra, district-wise and year-wise; and

(c) the details of the works proposed in these districts under “Skill India” scheme and by when these will be completed?

Answer given by the minister

(a) to (c) Under Skill India Mission, Ministry is implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2016-20 to impart Short Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) on pan-India basis including State of Maharashtra. Under this scheme, training is being imparted in various job roles. Apart from these, empanelled training centres mandatorily impart training to all enrolled candidates on Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial and Digital Literacy. As on 17.01.2020, the number of candidates trained under Short Term Training (STT) courses was 1,66,870 and 7,12,383 candidates were oriented under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of PMKVY 2016-20 in the State of Maharashtra. Out of the 1,18,486 certified candidates under Short Term Training, 49,142 have been placed in the State of Maharashtra.

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