Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK)

What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK)?

In 2014, Central Government formed Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to converge multiple efforts in the skills space. The National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015 has the primary objective to meet the challenge of skill development at scale with speed, standard (quality) and sustainability. In the similar context, MSDE intends to establish visible and aspirational training centers in every district of the country. These training centers shall be called Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra.

What are the infrastructure norms for PMKK Centres? 

1. Area of training center should be minimum 3000 sq ft
2. Minimum 2 classrooms and one computer lab of 30 computers 
3. Domain lab as per job role of SSC
4. Per candidate 10 sq ft space is required in classroom and lab areas
5. Counselling area of 75 sq ft
6. Reception area of 200 sq ft
7. Parking Area, common area, and canteen is desired 
8. Power backup, first aid kit, fire extinguisher is required
9. CCTV, Biometric device, Projector is required
10. Internet connection at center is mandatory

What is the Selection Process and Implementation Mechanism for PMKK ?

Selection Process 

Selection of training agencies for setting up PMKKs shall be done via a five stage process. The process mentioned below shall be followed for proposal evaluation:

1. Desk Evaluation
2. Due-diligence
3. Evaluation of the Proposal by Sub- evaluation committee
4. Approval of proposal by Steering Committee
5. Agreement between TA and NSDC

Implementation Mechanism

To strengthen and standardize the quality of infrastructure, PMKK(s) shall adopt a two-stage process center set up process

1. Center Creation Sign Off Process
2. Superstructure Signoff

To read more about Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK), Please click here PMKK-Flagship program of Government under NSDC