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Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

Updated: 25 Oct 2025
Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
Beneficiary: Miscellaneous

Overview

The programme trains and certifies Indian youth for overseas jobs in line with international standards. It offers 2-4 week courses on skills, communication, and cultural orientation, implemented by NSDC with MEA and MSDE.

  • Objective: Training and certification of Indian workforce keen on overseas employment in select sectors and job roles, in line with international standards. 
  • Ministries: MEA in partnership with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
  • Implementing Agency: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
  • The short-term program (of 2 weeks to one month) involves training candidates in suitable skill sets which address the requirements in communication, trade specific knowledge and skills along with cultural orientation.