- On 7 February, the continuation and restructuring of the ‘Skill India Programme (SIP)’ till 2026, with an outlay of Rs 8,800 crore for the period from 2022-23 to 2025-26, has been approved by the Union Cabinet.
- The government has combined three components—Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0), Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), and the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) scheme—under the composite central sector scheme, the Skill India Programme (SIP).
- The government has launched these initiatives to provide structured skill development, on-the-job training (OJT), and community-based learning, ensuring that both urban and rural populations, including marginalized communities, have access to high-quality vocational education.
- The government will introduce over 400 new courses on AI, 5G technology, cybersecurity, green hydrogen, and drone technology under the Rs 6,000 crore PMKVY 4.0 scheme to keep pace with evolving industry demands and the advent of new-age technologies.
- Apart from this, a total outlay of Rs 1,958 crore has been allocated for the NAPS to support a seamless transition from education to work, ensuring that industry-specific skills are gained by apprentices through real-world exposure.
- Under this, 25% of the stipend, up to Rs 1,500 per month, will be provided to an apprentice aged between 14 and 35 years through direct benefit transfer (DBT) by the government.
- An outlay of Rs 858 crore has been allocated for the community-centric skilling initiative, Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), which places special emphasis on women, rural youth, and economically disadvantaged groups aged between 15 and 45 years.
Rs 8,800 crore has been approved by the Union Cabinet to boost the Skill India Programme
ByCurrent Hunt Team
Feb 11, 2025