UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2018

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. 2. It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy. 3. It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

2 and 3 only

Explanation

PMKVY is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (not the Ministry of Labour and Employment). It includes training in soft skills, entrepreneurship and financial/digital literacy, and aligns the competencies of the unregulated workforce with the National Skills Qualification Framework.

Topics: government schemes, polity and governance, pradhan mantri kaushal vikas yojana, skill development