Skill India Mission

The advancement of technology has led to the creation of various types of jobs that require
special skills. India is among one of the youngest nations in the world, as it has the average
Indian is 29 years.
• India has the potential to convert this young population into human capital if given the
right attention and education.
• As per the 2015 report of the National Policy on Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, only 4.7% of the total workforce of India has gone through formal skill
training. The number of 52% in the US, 96% in South Korea, and 80% in Japan. That is
where the need for the Skill India Mission arises.
• The Skill India Mission will improve the skill development administration in the country,
which will enhance the skill of the youth and make them ready for various sectors.

Skill India Mission Objectives

The main objective of Skill India Mission is to offer market-relevant skill training to more than 40
crore young people by the end of 2022.
• This mission is all set to create ample opportunities for the development of talent in India
for youth.
• Skill India Mission will close the gap between the skill people possess and the skills
required by the industries for their operation.
• Reducing poverty in India
• It would upskill the Indian youth to take on the world resources market.
• Skill India Mission also aims to offer opportunities for lifelong learning and skill
development.
• Building skills in youth that would actually help them in their career rather than giving
them mere qualifications.

Features of Skill India Mission

There have been various skills development programs in India previously. But here are some
features of Skill India Mission that set it apart from the previous skill development schemes.

• Improve the employability of the youth so that they can get jobs and boost
entrepreneurship among them.
• New domains will be given importance under the Skill India Mission.
• The training would be of international standards that would make the youth not only
ready for India but also for international markets.
• The course methods in Skill India Mission would be innovative and unconditional, which
would make things easier and more interesting for the learner to learn.

Need of Skill India Mission

The unemployment rate has increased rapidly over the past few years. Lack of skills or
experience makes it difficult for the youth to adapt to the changing needs of various industries
and the marketplace.

• As per the study of NSDC (Skill Development Council) there will be a need for around 12
crores of skilled manpower across 24 sectors by 2022.
• Casual workers who contribute 90% of the labor force are poorly skilled, and they need
adequate training. The ongoing upskilling programs don’t satisfy their needs.
• To stay relevant in the market, people need to constantly upgrade their skills, and it
becomes a big challenge for them.
• The current institutes lack infrastructure.
• The lack of quality trainers is also one of the major obstacles in training institutes.

Sub Schemes under Skill India Mission

The Skill India Mission is an umbrella mission that has multiple schemes under it with
specialized focus areas.
National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)- This mission was launched to create an end-to-
end framework that would boost the sustainable livelihoods of the citizens and align them with
the needs of potential employers.

• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)- This scheme aims to encourage the
young population of the country to take training and make them ready for industry-
relevant demands.
• PM-YUVA: this is related to entrepreneurship training and education.
• Skill Loan Scheme- This scheme gives loans ranging from INR 5000 to 1-5 lakhs for
those who want to join skill development programs.
• Other schemes- the ministry implements various schemes in the skill development
domain like the ones we have mentioned above. One of the examples is Pradhan Mantri
Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan (PM-YUVA).