The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reported on 22 October 2026 that the PM-DAKSH scheme, which provided skill training for SC, OBC, EWS, and other marginalized groups, has been merged with the PMKVY scheme. This decision, effective from 2024-25, aims to avoid duplication as both schemes used the same job roles from the Skill India Digital Hub. Between 2020-21 and 2023-24, the program trained 1,87,305 candidates and placed 96,162 in jobs, with a total expenditure of Rs. 309.5 crores.
Key points
- 1,87,305 candidates trained and 96,162 placed between 2020-21 and 2023-24
- Total expenditure incurred till date: Rs. 309.5 crores
- Merged with PMKVY from 2024-25 to avoid duplication of training roles
- Training institutes must provide employment to at least 70% of candidates to receive full payment
When it applies
- launch of PM-DAKSH
- merger of PM-DAKSH with PMKVY
Who it affects
- skill training beneficiaries
Refers to
- Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Scheme