Cabinet Restructures Skill India Programme
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Scheme Architecture: BEFORE, PMKVY, the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) operated as distinct schemes. NOW, they are consolidated under one composite Central Sector Scheme called the Skill India Programme.
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Course Curriculum: BEFORE, training heavily emphasized traditional vocational trades. NOW, PMKVY 4.0 introduces over 400 new micro-credential courses in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence, 5G, Cybersecurity, Green Hydrogen, and Drone Technology.
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Apprenticeship Stipends: BEFORE, stipend disbursement to apprentices often faced delays or lacked direct government routing. NOW, under PM-NAPS, 25 percent of the stipend (up to Rs 1,500 per month) is credited directly to the apprentice's account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Training Methodology: BEFORE, short-term training frequently lacked practical industry exposure. NOW, On-the-Job Training (OJT) is formally integrated into the framework, supported by Recruit-Train-Deploy (RTD) models formed through active industry partnerships.
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Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to the restructured Skill India Programme approved in February 2025, consider the following statements: 1. It consolidates PMKVY 4.0, PM-NAPS, and the Jan Shikshan Sansthan scheme under a unified central framework. 2. Under the new apprenticeship guidelines, the central government will provide 100 percent of the monthly stipend via Direct Benefit Transfer. 3. The restructuring introduces hundreds of new courses in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and 5G. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?