With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:
- 1.It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
- 2.It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
- 3.It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A.1 and 3 only
- B.2 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. 2 and 3 only
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is primarily implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), not the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Statement 1 is incorrect because of the ministry attribution. However, the scheme does indeed focus on imparting soft skills, entrepreneurship, and digital/financial literacy, making statement 2 correct. Furthermore, a key objective of PMKVY is to align the skills of the workforce, particularly the largely unregulated sector, with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) to enhance employability and recognition, thus statement 3 is also correct.
Source: UPSC gs1 2018