Impact Assessment of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) on Employability Skills, Work Efficiency, and Productivity of Youth in Himachal Pradesh

Neeraj Kumar , Virender

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Skill Development, Employability Skills, Work Efficiency, Productivity, Skill India Mission.

This research paper evaluates the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) on employability skills, work efficiency, and productivity among youth in Himachal Pradesh, utilizing secondary data from official reports, surveys, and evaluations. Drawing from sources such as the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), Himachal Pradesh Economic Survey 2024-25, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) reports, and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) documents, the study analyzes training outcomes, employment rates, and economic contributions in a hilly state context. Findings indicate that PMKVY has trained/oriented 1,76,021 youth in Himachal Pradesh since inception till June 2025, contributing to a national placement rate of around 43% in earlier phases, with sector-specific improvements in tourism and IT. However, youth unemployment remains high at 29.6% in the state (April-June 2025), highlighting geographical and skill mismatch challenges. Productivity gains are evident through increased sectoral output in agriculture and horticulture, but sustained impacts are uneven due to limited industrial growth. The article recommends policy enhancements like localized curricula and digital training to optimize PMKVY for hilly regions, contributing to India's Skill India Mission.

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"Impact Assessment of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) on Employability Skills, Work Efficiency, and Productivity of Youth in Himachal Pradesh", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.a631-a638, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2509076.pdf

Volume 10 Issue 9, September-2025

Pages : a631-a638

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