Key Highlights
- The Skill India programme has grown to incorporate over 13,800 Industrial Training Institutes and 1.64 crore trainees under PMKVY.
- Digital platforms now serve 1.5 crore users, offering more than 1,000 courses in 23 languages.
- AI‑centric learning modules such as SOAR have attracted 450,000 enrolments.
- India’s position in the WorldSkills competition rose from 29th (2015) to 13th (2024).
- International outreach includes 30 Skill India Centres abroad and partnerships demonstrated at the 114th ILO Conference.
Detailed Insights
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) commemorated twelve years of the Skill India mission, linking the effort to the long‑term vision of a "Viksit Bharat 2047". Between 2014 and 2026, the number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) expanded by roughly 42 %, boosting the capacity to deliver vocational curricula across engineering, services and emerging technologies. The flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), has trained more than 1.64 crore individuals, while apprenticeship records indicate that 56.08 lakh apprentices have completed on‑the‑job training since 2016.
Digital transformation is a core pillar: the Skill India Digital Hub hosts over 1.5 crore registered users and provides a multilingual catalogue of 1,000+ short courses, ranging from basic computer literacy to advanced data analytics. In parallel, the AI‑focused SOAR (Skill‑Oriented AI Resources) initiative recorded 450 k enrolments, illustrating a rapid shift toward future‑ready competencies.
Globally, India’s talent footprint has strengthened. The nation’s WorldSkills ranking improved dramatically, moving from 29th place in 2015 to 13th in 2024. Moreover, the establishment of 30 Skill India International Centres facilitates cross‑border knowledge exchange and positions Indian skilled labour as a competitive export.
At the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje highlighted these achievements, showcasing digital employment portals, worker‑registration systems and skill‑matching algorithms. Bilateral dialogues with Nepal, Angola, Mauritius and major economies underscored India’s commitment to legal migration pathways and mutual recognition of qualifications.