Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): 1. PMKVY is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment through state governments and district skill committees. 2. The scheme includes provisions for certifying skills acquired informally through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component. 3. Under PMKVY 3.0, there was a focus on decentralized implementation and greater involvement of states in skill development planning. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY):
1.PMKVY is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment through state governments and district skill committees.
2.The scheme includes provisions for certifying skills acquired informally through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component.
3.Under PMKVY 3.0, there was a focus on decentralized implementation and greater involvement of states in skill development planning.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Statements 2 and 3 re correct

Statement 1 is incorrect: PMKVY is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), not by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It is executed through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), along with other training partners.

Statement 2 is correct: MKVY includes a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component, which aims to identify and certify skills gained by individuals through informal or non-institutional learning.

Statement 3 is correct: PMKVY 3.0, launched in 2020, emphasized a decentralized approach with active state and district-level participation, aiming to align skill training with local market needs and support innovation in delivery modes (such as blended and digital learning).

Source: PIB

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