Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana ?

• A. It was launched in March 2015.
• B. It will provide training to 300 million youths.
• C. It will be implemented by the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship.
• D. It will focus on the class X and class XII students

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It will provide training to 300 million youths.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

• It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
• The objective of this Skill Certification scheme is to enable Indian youth to take up industry relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood.
• Individuals with prior experience are also assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• It was launched in March 2015.
• It was aimed to train over 40 crore people in India in different skills by 2022
• The PMKVY, will primarily focus on the first time entrants to the labour market and target mainly drop outs from Class 10 and Class 12.