MSDE Workshop on PMKVY Implementation with Awarding Bodies to Discuss Performance, Challenges
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PMKVY Implementation with Awarding Bodies” under its “Kaushal Manthan” initiative at the Conference Hall
Chandigarh: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a workshop on “PMKVY Implementation with Awarding Bodies” under its “Kaushal Manthan” initiative at the Conference Hall, Kaushal Bhavan, New Delhi. The workshop was attended by dignitaries from the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and Institutes of National Importance like IIT Mandi, IIT Ropar, and IIMs, along with representatives from other Awarding Bodies. The dignitaries discussed the performance, challenges, and future roadmap of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
The workshop was chaired and inaugurated by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE and focused on the roles of Awarding Bodies in strengthening the quality of training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0) across the training life cycle, reviewing the performance of Awarding Bodies.
Emphasizing the critical role of Awarding Bodies in ensuring high-quality skill certification and the seamless execution of PMKVY, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, said, “India’s skilling ecosystem has evolved significantly over the last few years and gained global recognition. With a strong demographic dividend, we must now take a targeted approach to skill development, ensuring alignment with industry needs. The Prime Minister’s equal emphasis on education and skills has set a clear direction, and phenomenal work has been done by the government, especially the MSDE, in this regard.”
“There is a growing consensus that skill development is the key driver in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation. To achieve this, we must improve training infrastructure, enhance trainer and content quality, and continuously assess and refine how skills are imparted. SSCs and Awarding Bodies must work to integrate skills into mainstream education, making degrees like B.A., B.Com., and B.Sc. more employment-oriented,” he added.
Smt. Sonal Mishra, Joint Secretary, MSDE, Dr. Vinita Aggrawal, Executive Member, NCVET, Dr. Neena Pahuja, Executive Member, NCVET, and Shri Rishikesh Patankar, Vice President, Government Programs, Industry & Academia Collaboration, NSDC were present during the inaugural session. Additionally, the event witnessed more than 150 participants.
