Previous Year Question
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:
It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country with the National Skills Qualifications Framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 3
2 only
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Statement 1 is incorrect. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), not the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It is implemented through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The scheme was launched on 15 July 2015.
Statement 2 is correct. Short-Term Training under PMKVY is not confined to technical or occupation-specific skills. It also includes training in:
Soft skills
Entrepreneurship
Financial literacy
Digital literacy
Thus, the programme seeks not only to provide technical training but also to develop the behavioural and financial capabilities required for employment or self-employment.
Statement 3 is correct. The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component assesses and certifies persons who have acquired skills through work experience without undergoing formal training. It particularly helps align the existing competencies of the unorganised or unregulated workforce with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
NSQF classifies qualifications according to a person’s knowledge, skills and ability to perform a task, rather than merely according to the duration of training.