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PM-DAKSH trained 1,87,305 candidates between 2020-21 and 2023-24, with 96,162 placed in jobs
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1,87,305 trained, 96,162 placed: which ministry runs PM-DAKSH, and which groups does it target?
PM-DAKSH trained over 1.87 lakh candidates in four years, with about 96,000 placed.
Why it matters: asked in UPSC 2018; factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
2 मिनट
Government data shows that the PM-DAKSH scheme trained 1,87,305 candidates between 2020-21 and 2023-24 and helped 96,162 of them find employment.
PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) is a skilling scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for marginalised groups such as Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, denotified tribes and sanitation workers.
स्रोत: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
मुख्य तथ्य
Remember these
- PM-DAKSH trained 1,87,305 candidates between 2020-21 and 2023-24
- 96,162 of the trained candidates were placed in jobs
- Full form: Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi
- Implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Targets SCs, OBCs, denotified tribes (DNTs) and sanitation workers
प्रीलिम्स · मेन्स
How the exam will ask it
प्रीलिम्स
- PM-DAKSH is a skilling scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, not of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- The scheme targets marginalised groups such as Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, denotified tribes and sanitation workers.
- Its outcomes are measured by candidates trained and candidates placed in jobs.
मेन्स
GS-II: welfare schemes for vulnerable sections. Skilling schemes for SC, OBC, DNT and sanitation-worker groups aim at livelihood and social mobility, but only about 51% of those trained (96,162 of 1,87,305) were placed. The way forward is better industry linkage, post-placement tracking and quality of training.
PYQ connection
A question UPSC has already asked on this
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements
- It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
- It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
- It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: C
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Answer before you reveal
The PM-DAKSH skilling scheme for marginalised groups is implemented by which Union Ministry?
- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- Ministry of Minority Affairs
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: D — The correct answer is Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. PM-DAKSH is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for SC, OBC, DNT and sanitation-worker groups.
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