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.