ABOUT PMKVY(PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS YOJANA)
MHRD directed AICTE, New Delhi to run the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana for Technical Institutions (PMKVY-TI). National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) will be the Strategic Partner in implementing PMKVY – TI project with AICTE. The main objective of this project is to provide skill based training to the school and college drop outs who to pursue/attain higher order skills and living in the vicinity of College. Under this Scheme, Training and Assessment fees are completely paid by the Government. During 2017-18, AIET got recognized by PMKVY for conducting Skill training programs in various domains.
OBJECTIVE OF THE PMKVY
- Create opportunities for all to acquire skills, especially for youth, women and disadvantaged groups (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes)
- Promote commitment by all stakeholders to own skill development initiatives.
- Develop a high-quality skilled workforce that will help emerging employment market needs
- Enable effective coordination between different ministries, the Centre and the States and public and private providers.
PMKVY Activities in Department of Civil Engineering