Nandurbar district had zero PMKVY fund utilization in 2025-26 and 2026-27

The question asked the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to state whether it has reviewed PMKVY and SIDH implementation in tribal districts like Nandurbar, and to provide details on fund utilization, participation barriers, and corrective measures for skill development.

Asked by Adv Gowaal Kagada Padavi; Answered by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Minister of State Shri Jayant Chaudhary).

• PMKVY 4.0 is a demand-driven scheme implemented across all states, including tribal districts.
• An AJNIFM evaluation reported that the share of employed/self-employed STT candidates increased from 26.6% to 45.4% after training.
• Women account for over 54% of total beneficiaries, while Scheduled Tribes (ST) constitute 6.1%.
• Fund utilization in Maharashtra was ₹32.09 crore in 2023-24 and ₹44.44 crore in 2024-25; Nandurbar district utilization was ₹0.11 crore in 2023-24 and ₹0.41 crore in 2024-25.
• The government cites the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) scheme, which aims to establish 30 Tribal Skill Centres with an outlay of approximately ₹81 crore for 2024–25 to 2028–29.
• Under the PM JANMAN initiative, 3,624 members were trained in Maharashtra through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs).

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