PMKVY Reports 7 Percent Placement Rate Despite Training Over 28 Lakh Candidates
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), launched in 2015 to provide industry-relevant skill training, has trained over 28.5 lakh candidates but recorded placements for only about 7 percent, with 6.8 lakh dropouts. Sector-wise placement rates vary, with telecom at 17.5 percent, handicrafts 14.4 percent, and apparel 13.3 percent. The scheme is part of the Skill India Programme, with a budget allocation of ₹8,800 crore for 2022-26, including ₹6,000 crore for PMKVY 4.0.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 51/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, businessstandard. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 4 Sept, 06:13 pm. Other outlets followed.
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