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Young India

PMKVY 4.0 will be launched soon
Human resources being prepared
according to industry, market, and needs
n Under PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0, immediate
support was provided to the healthcare sector
through a customised crash course programme for What kind of human resources are required for the
COVID Warriors. country's industries? Workers and youth are being
n To reduce the burden on doctors and nurses trained in response to these needs, so that after
working in the healthcare sector, around 1.20 lakh receiving training, an increasing number of people
candidates were trained under relevant healthcare
can find work that matches their skills and pay
sector job roles.
them fairly. Drones, Internet of Things (IoT) robotics,
n From 2015 to December 2022, 1.37 crore candidates
artificial intelligence and machine learning in electric
across the country were trained under PMKVY in
vehicles (EV), 5G technology, mechatronics, cloud
three phases.
computing, block chain, cyber security, 3D printing,
n Under the PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana, 23 lakh youth
and VLSI design are examples. The government is
have been successfully provided employment.
paying special attention to these areas in light of their
In order to skill the youth for employment
opportunities, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana future needs. The Indian Agro-Forestry Development
4.0 will be launched soon, in which 30 Skill India Cooperative (IFFCO) and WOW Factors have entered
International Centres will be set up across the into an agreement with the National Skill Development
country.
Corporation (NSDC). This will explore options to train
n The specialty of the PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana is that farmers and other candidates to use and promote
the training for the youth is completely free and
drones for alternative fertilisers like nanourea and other
paid for by the government, as well as the prize
organic fertilisers. This will benefit farmers a lot.
money given to the youth.
9,25,260 apprentices' training has
9,25,260
Apprenticeship training लाख अपरेेंटिस का प्रटिक्षण
been completed so far.
An apprenticeship is a type of training अब तक पूरेा हो चुका है।
n At present, about 6.41 lakh apprentices are working in various
programme in which candidates are
trained for industrial work. Apprenticeship establishments in the country.
is done in many government and private n As of May 2023, 19,88,139 apprentices had enrolled for training.
companies, including the railways.
n It is expected that 15 lakh apprentices will be hired by
In this, a fixed amount is also given
establishments under the Apprenticeship Training Programme
to the candidate every month as an
during the current financial year.
apprenticeship from the government
n 1,72,809 establishments have been registered on the Apprenticeship
and the concerned company during
Portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
the training. Promoting apprenticeship
across the country is one of the most n On-the-job training of 6–12 months is provided for the post-
sustainable forms of skill development. graduation programme.

the field, are being certified by giving them quality "Yuva Shakti," the Budget announced the launch
training in the same work. The government is now of the fourth phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal
not only expanding its scope but also connecting Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0) and the launch of 30
it with technology. The Union Budget 2023–24 Skill India International Centres. Finance Minister
has decided to give further impetus to skill Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch
development and digital technology. Billed as a of an integrated Skill India digital platform for the
youth-centric budget with 'Amrit Generation or digital skilling ecosystem.

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