Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Scheme:

I. It is run under the Digital India Mission.

II. It aims at vocational training and certification of Indian youth for a better livelihood and respect in the society.

III. It is implemented by the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Solution

Statement I is not correct - Skill India Mission was launched by the government in 2015 under which the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is run. Statement II is correct - It aims to train over 40 crore people in India in different skills by 2022. It aims at vocational training and certification of Indian youth for a better livelihood and respect in the society. Statement III is correct - PMKVY is implemented by the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) under the guidance of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).