The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a skill development initiative launched by the Indian government to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training to help them secure a better livelihood. As of now, the Finance Ministry has reported that nearly 1.4 crore (14 million) candidates have been trained under PMKVY since its inception in 2015. PMKVY is part of the broader National Skill Development Mission and the National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, both launched in 2014. The program aims to empower a significant portion of the Indian population with employable skills across various sectors, enhancing their employability and contributing to the country’s economic growth.