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Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary announced that over 6 crore Indians have been trained under the Skill India Mission. He credited PM Modi's vision for transforming youth potential into a national movement. The government has revamped ITIs and expanded PMKVY to boost employability. A week-long celebration will culminate in Bharat SkillNxt 2025, featuring new AI-focused skilling programs.

Key Points: Jayant Chaudhary Says 6 Crore Trained Under Skill India Mission

  • Skill India Mission trained 6 crore people since 2015
  • PMKVY upskilled 1.64 crore youth
  • 14,500+ ITIs reformed for better quality
  • AI skilling for students to launch soon
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Over 6 cr people trained under Skill India Mission: Jayant Chaudhary

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary highlights Skill India's decade-long impact, training 6 crore youth with schemes like PMKVY and ITI reforms.

"Over the decade, MSDE has empowered more than 6 crore Indians to build a brighter future. – Jayant Chaudhary"

New Delhi, July 16

More than six crore people in the country have been trained under the Skill India Mission, said Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (I/C) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Launched in 2015, the Skill India Mission has turned India’s youth into a force of transformation, both at home and abroad, said the Minister.

He described the 10-year journey as ‘Kaushal ka Dashak’, and reflected on the transformative impact of the Mission. He also outlined the government’s roadmap for the future of skilling in India.

“Over the decade, through concerted efforts across skilling, apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, global mobility, and traditional trades, MSDE has empowered more than 6 crore Indians to build a brighter future for themselves and the country,” Chaudhary said.

“Indian workers are known the world over for their hard work and discipline. The Prime Minister recognised this latent potential and gave it national direction through Skill India Mission. Today, it has become a powerful identity of New India,” the MoS added.

Over the past decade, schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) have trained over 1.64 crore youth, while more than 14,500 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) have been supported through reforms in quality, governance, and affiliation norms.

“India’s youth are our greatest strength. As we march towards the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, it is their skill, spirit, and innovation that will shape our collective destiny,” he said, while emphasising the need to enhance employability through trust, verifiability, and industry participation.

Marking the 10-year milestone of the Skill India Mission, the Minister also launched a week-long celebration.

The week-long celebration will see programmes, workshops, and exhibitions across ITIs, skill centres, and educational institutions in every state.

The celebrations will culminate in the ‘Bharat SkillNxt 2025’ event on July 22 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during which major skilling initiatives will be launched, including a dedicated programme on AI skilling for school children.

-IANS

- IANS

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Priya S
While the numbers look impressive, I wish there was more transparency about placement rates. My brother did a 3-month course but still struggles to find stable work. Quality matters as much as quantity.
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Aditya G
The AI skilling program for school kids is visionary! We need to prepare our youth for future technologies. Hope they implement it properly across all states, not just metro cities.
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Sarah B
As someone working in HR, I've seen the quality of candidates improve significantly from ITIs in recent years. The focus on industry-relevant skills is paying off. Keep it up!
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Karthik V
Great initiative but rural areas need more attention. Many centers in small towns lack proper equipment. Hope the next phase focuses on bridging this urban-rural divide in skilling opportunities.
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Nisha Z
The emphasis on traditional trades is wonderful! We must preserve our artisan skills while embracing new technologies. My grandmother's embroidery skills combined with modern design training could create magic ✨

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