In a boost to India’s employability landscape, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 has skilled 27.08 lakh youth in 38 sectors by December 7, 2025, covering 36 states and 732 districts. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship revealed these figures, highlighting the scheme’s rapid scale-up since its April 2024 rollout.
Key sectors like IT/ITeS, aviation, farming, rubber, leather, and tourism have seen over 7.5 lakh trainees in 34 states and 670 districts. What started as a small short-term training program has evolved into a massive, market-responsive system over four iterations, preparing youth for modern job markets.
Innovation is at the core, with 77 new courses and 102 future-oriented roles in AI, Industry 4.0, sustainable jobs, and digital tech. Nationwide, 15,500+ institutions are on board, including 7,000+ in educational hubs and ITIs. Elite partners like IITs, IIMs, NITs, and PSUs are now integral, expanding reach and quality.
Investments underscore commitment: Rs 1,652.89 crore disbursed from April 2024 to September 2025, plus Rs 200 crore for trainer and assessor development under NCVET standards, accessible via SIDH. Over 34,505 trainers and 13,844 assessors certified by November 2025 ensure high training standards.
ITIs, the backbone of vocational training, have proliferated from 9,977 to 14,682 since 2014, adding 4,605 units. Student intake rose from 9.5 lakh to 14 lakh+, with NSTIs up from 25 to 33 and ITOTs from 11 to 120, creating 17,475 new seats. These strides promise a generation ready for Industry 4.0 and beyond, driving India’s economic engine.