📋 Tender Overview
Under the Government of Indias Skill India Mission (SIM) , the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres / institutes under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Sikhshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready, equipped with industry relevant skills.
Government has implemented the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component under PMKVY to assess and certify individuals who have acquired skills through informal means or on-the-job experience. The aim is to align these skills with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) standards, thereby improving employability.
RPL ensures formal recognition of workforce capabilities without requiring formal education or long-term training. It includes orientation, bridge courses, and assessments by third-party agencies. State-wise and year-wise details of candidates trained under RPL component of PMKVY during last five years up to 2024-25 are given at Annexure.
To ensure credibility and industry relevance of certifications, PMKVY follows a rigorous process involving orientation, standardised assessments by third-party assessors, and digital certificate issuance aligned with NSQF levels. Certificates are embedded with QR codes and issued via the Skill India Digital platform, enabling real-time verification by employers.
The curriculum and assessments are developed in consultation with Awarding Bodies and Industry bodies. Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems are in place to assess implementation quality. These steps collectively ensure that the certifications are trusted by employers and meet industry-accepted standards.
The Ministry actively engages with other Central Ministries/Departments, State/UT Governments, Industry Associations, and employers to increase awareness and acceptance of PMKVY certifications. The Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) enables easy verification of candidates credentials, enhancing transparency and trust. Additionally, regular dialogues with industry associations, employer outreach programmes, and promotion through Rozgar Melas are organised.
NSQF alignment of job roles and third-party assessment ensures the industrys confidence in certified candidates. Emphasis is also placed on sectors with high employer demand, thus strengthening labour market linkages.
A centralized and robust digital ecosystem exists through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). All skill certifications under government schemes are recorded in SIDH, which enables secure and real-time verification by employers. The certificates contain unique IDs and QR codes that can be accessed and authenticated instantly. This system significantly enhances employer confidence and reduces instances of fraudulent claims. The platform is continuously updated and integrated with DigiLocker to provide long-term accessibility to candidates and recruiters alike, supporting transparent and efficient hiring practices.
Annexure
State-wise and year-wise details of candidates trained under RPL component of PMKVY during last five years up to 2024-25
State/UT
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
A & N Islands
06
04
400
0
346
Andhra Pradesh
65,959
8,035
352
2,693
1,760
Arunachal Pradesh
22,955
7,431
1,652
11
228
Assam
2,50,526
23,366
795
7,737
10,399
Bihar
94,053
7,147
572
1,826
3,653
Chandigarh
1,885
439
0
0
0
Chhattisgarh
13,224
3,889
47
64
1,486
Delhi
52,110
7,816
1,065
3,067
4,086
Goa
1,771
153
101
0
178
Gujarat
50,630
16,758
784
4,543
10,727
Haryana
71,572
8,014
648
3,597
8,858
Himachal Pradesh
13,775
3,219
352
752
1,558
Jammu & Kashmir
71,743
5,600
3,103
3,661
19,169
Jharkhand
61,523
6,264
1,045
1,419
2,726
Karnataka
44,326
11,126
1,293
3,157
6,828
Kerala
28,585
2,674
1,185
734
389
Ladakh
40
0
0
0
137
Madhya Pradesh
94,862
8,190
1,053
4,972
15,928
Maharashtra
2,08,206
18,588
2,980
5,291
13,914
Manipur
17,658
1,832
524
70
392
Meghalaya
2,618
1,120
571
761
2,035
Mizoram
1,705
1,621
171
344
1,018
Nagaland
3,934
1,528
1,958
217
1,757
Odisha
82,906
5,788
346
3,292
4,913
Puducherry
1,278
1,072
16
172
295
Punjab
27,483
6,776
224
865
7,395
Rajasthan
1,90,506
14,762
756
2,883
13,529
Sikkim
226
175
0
0
0
Tamil Nadu
1,05,690
9,699
3,341
6,893
7,075
Telangana
35,083
4,306
425
2,814
4,530
DNH & DD
940
2
0
0
0
Tripura
32,634
2,863
532
1,342
4,044
Uttar Pradesh
3,22,492
23,865
3,264
11,439
39,346
Uttarakhand
19,000
3,276
249
3,168
3,917
West Bengal
79,934
6,838
868
3,603
4,801
Overall
20,71,838
2,24,236
30,672
81,387
1,97,417
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today
