The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana has proven to be a significant advantage for Kashmiri girls aiming to enhance their employability through skill acquisition. PMKVY is a prominent initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and is being executed by the National Skill Development Corporation.
The goal of this skill certification program is to allow a significant number of Indian youth to receive industry-relevant skill training, thereby improving their livelihood opportunities.
Mehwish, who is from Srinagar, recently observed a surge in tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. Recognizing the potential for job creation in the tourism sector, she decided to undergo training for a housekeeping assistant through the PMKVY scheme.
Mehwish told the media, "I have completed my graduation. I heard about PMKVY and I came to know how important it is to have skills. Before 2019, the flow of tourists was very low, but now the flow of tourists is high. There are new hotels and resorts everywhere and there is an increase in job opportunities... I trained as a housekeeping assistant to get a job and support my family. "
Another Srinagar resident, who benefited from the PMKVY, said she came to know about the scheme through her teachers. "I have a diploma in computer applications. My teacher told me about PMKVY, through which we can develop skills professionally. I took admission and I saw that there is a lot of scope in it... This plan is very good for everyone... It was free, no money was taken from us. "
A significant accomplishment of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana program in Kashmir was its role in revitalizing Namda Craft. The first batch of Namda art products was exported to the United Kingdom in July 2023.
What is Namda Craft?
Namda craft is a type of rug created from sheep's wool using a felting technique rather than the traditional weaving method. The export of this craft plummeted by nearly 100 percent between 1998 and 2008 due to a shortage of raw materials, skilled labor, and effective marketing strategies.
The government of Jammu and Kashmir is enhancing skill development to be more demand-driven and decentralized, emphasizing digital technology and industry, under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the leading initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), executed by the National Skill Development Corporation. This skill certification program aims to provide a significant number of Indian youth with industry-relevant training to enhance their employment opportunities.