Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by NSDC. The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable many Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood.
The Government of India launched the ‘Scheme for financial assistance to select states for skill development in ESDM sector’ in November 2013.
The scheme was aimed at enhancing the skilling capacities in ESDM Sector through public and private sector for students/unemployed youth belonging to other disciplines. ESDM is a prerogative of our Honorable Prime Minister under “Make in India” program.
We are an industry-led apex body, jointly set up by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), to ensure adequate availability of skilled manpower to boost growth and productivity in the Telecom sector.