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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?

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For PMKVY, remember the trio: MSDE (not Education), 2015 launch, and NSDC-led implementation aimed at industry-relevant short-term skilling.
Updated On: Sep 1, 2025
  • It has been a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Education.
  • It was launched in the year 2010.
  • The National Skill Development Corporation has been responsible for its implementation.
  • One of the objectives of PMKVY has been to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training.
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The Correct Option is C, D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Ministry and launch.
PMKVY is under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (not Education) and was launched in 2015 (not 2010). Hence (A) and (B) are incorrect.
Step 2: Implementing agency and objective.
Implementation has been through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the programme’s core objective is to equip youth with industry-relevant skills—so (C) and (D) are correct.
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