Why is it in the news?
Data in Lok Sabha revealed less than half of trainees placed between 2021–2024.
Raises concerns over effectiveness of scheme.
Category: Polity
Important Points:
● Full form: Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi Yojana
● Central Sector Scheme launched in 2020–21
● Target groups: SC, OBC, EWS, DNTs, Safai Karamcharis
● Age eligibility: 18–45 years
● OBC/EWS income limit: ₹3 lakh; no limit for SC/DNT/Safai Mitras
● Merged with PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana
● Provides up-skilling, short-term, long-term and entrepreneurship training
● Objective: Skill development for employment generation