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Mains issueGS-2PIB Daily03 August 2026

Skill Development and Expanding Workforce

Source: pib.gov.inOriginal report

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The article provides an overview of India's Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and details the government's efforts under the Skill India Mission (SIM) to enhance skill development. It highlights various schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) through ITIs. The article also mentions the new PM SETU scheme aimed at upgrading ITIs and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) to align vocational training with industry needs.

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The article provides an overview of India's Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and details the government's efforts under the Skill India Mission (SIM) to enhance skill development. It highlights various schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) through ITIs. The article also mentions the new PM SETU scheme aimed at upgrading ITIs and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) to align vocational training with industry needs.

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