Skill Development schemes in India
Browse 37 schemes in India. Tap any scheme to see who is eligible, the benefits, and how to apply — each verified against its official source.
Skill development and training schemes
Skill development schemes help people learn a trade and earn a recognised certificate that improves their job prospects. They fund short-term vocational courses, apprenticeships, and reskilling — often free of cost, with a stipend, and a placement or self-employment pathway at the end. Sectors range from electronics and tailoring to healthcare, construction, and digital skills.
These programmes are especially useful for school-leavers, job-seekers, and workers wanting to move into better-paid work. Training is usually delivered through accredited centres, and certification is what makes the skill count with employers. Browse the schemes below, and combine them with the Employment and Business & Startup categories if your aim is a job or your own venture.
The Advance/High Skill Training in Coir scheme in Puducherry offers skill development for coir artisans with financial support.
StateAgricultural Skill Development Training Programme For Women Farmers And FarmersThis scheme provides agricultural training for women farmers and youth in Gujarat to enhance their skills and knowledge.
CentralAICTE Short Term Training Programme - SFURTI SchemeThe AICTE Short Term Training Programme - SFURTI Scheme offers financial support for training faculty and students in technical education.
CentralAICTE-IDEA Lab SchemeThe AICTE-IDEA Lab Scheme supports educational institutions in establishing labs for hands-on STEM learning.
CentralAICTE-National Initiative for Training of Technical Teachers (for Inductee Teachers) SchemeThe AICTE-National Initiative for Training of Technical Teachers Scheme offers training and certification for Inductee Teachers in technical education.
CentralAICTE-Training programs for Physical Education Trainers/Sport-Games Teachers/Director of SportsAICTE offers funding for training programs aimed at Physical Education Trainers and Sports Teachers to enhance skills in sports management.
StateBasic Agriculture Training Centre SchemeThe Basic Agriculture Training Centre Scheme in Meghalaya offers vocational training and financial support to unemployed rural youth.
StateCertification Program for Goan IT ProfessionalsThe Certification Program for Goan IT Professionals offers financial support for IT certification costs in Goa.
StateChief Minister’s Yuva Kaushal YojanaThe Chief Minister’s Yuva Kaushal Yojana offers skill training and financial support to youth in Arunachal Pradesh.
CentralCoir Vikas Yojana-Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir YojanaThe Coir Vikas Yojana-Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana supports skill development and self-employment for women artisans in the coir industry.
StateCommunity Canning & Training On Fruit PreservationThe scheme offers training in fruit preservation techniques to women in Assam, focusing on home-scale canning and value-added products.
StateDevelopment of HandicraftsThe Development of Handicrafts scheme in Puducherry supports artisans through training and financial assistance.
CentralDomestic Funding of Foreign Training (DFFT)The Domestic Funding of Foreign Training (DFFT) scheme supports international training for government officers to enhance their skills.
CentralEntrepreneurship and Skill Development ProgrammeThe Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme supports aspiring entrepreneurs through training and skill enhancement.
StateExposure Tour for the Coir ArtisansThe Exposure Tour for Coir Artisans in Puducherry offers skill enhancement opportunities through visits to coir units in other states.
StateFarmers Training Institute SchemeThe Farmers Training Institute Scheme in Meghalaya offers training and exposure visits to enhance farmers' agricultural skills.
StateFitter Training to Hearing Impaired PersonsThis scheme offers fitter training and a monthly stipend to hearing-impaired individuals in Tamil Nadu.
CentralFutureSkills Prime Incentive ProgramThe FutureSkills Prime Incentive Program offers financial support for completing digital skills courses.
StateHIMAYAT- Deen Dayal Upadhyaya-Grameen Kaushalya YojanaHIMAYAT is a skill development program in Jammu and Kashmir aimed at unemployed youth, providing training and post-placement support.
CentralHunar Se Rozgar TakHunar Se Rozgar Tak provides financial support to institutes for skill development in hospitality for underprivileged individuals.
CentralICRO Amrit Internship ProgrammeThe ICRO Amrit Internship Programme offers a monthly stipend to youth for skill development in agriculture-related fields.
StateIndira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Kaushal Sanvardhan Yojna -RS-CITFree computer training for women and girls in Rajasthan to enhance digital skills and empowerment.
StateIndira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Koshal Sanvardhan Yojana (RS-CSEP)Free training in spoken English and personality development for women and girls in Rajasthan.
StateInternship Policy Of The Madhya Pradesh Tourism BoardThe Internship Policy of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board offers stipends to students in hospitality and tourism-related courses.
CentralInternship Scheme by UIDAIThe Internship Scheme by UIDAI offers students exposure to technology and management fields with a stipend.
StateLIDCOM Training SchemeThe LIDCOM Training Scheme in Maharashtra offers training for students from the Charmakar community to enhance employability and entrepreneurship.
StateManagement TrainingThe Management Training scheme in Puducherry offers subsidized training for entrepreneurs to enhance productivity.
CentralModernisation And Removal Of ObsolescenceThe MODROB scheme supports laboratory modernization in AICTE-approved institutions with a one-time subsidy of up to ₹20 lakh.
CentralNational Centre For Communications Security (NCCS) Internship SchemeThe NCCS Internship Scheme offers students a chance to gain practical experience in communications security.
CentralNIELIT Internship ProgrammeThe NIELIT Internship Programme offers students practical experience in electronics and information technology with a monthly stipend.
CentralNPC Students Internship ProgramThe NPC Students Internship Program offers practical training for students in various fields to enhance their skills and knowledge.
CentralPM VishwakarmaRecognition, training with a ₹500/day stipend, a ₹15,000 toolkit incentive and loans up to ₹3 lakh at 5% for artisans in 18 traditional trades.
CentralPradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH)PM-DAKSH aims to empower marginalized groups through skill development and financial assistance.
CentralPradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta AbhiyaanPradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan aims to enhance digital literacy among rural citizens.
CentralPradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Special ProjectsThe Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Special Projects aims to provide skill training to marginalized groups in India.
StateScheme For Assistance For Start Ups/ InnovationGujarat's scheme provides financial aid to startups with innovative projects, promoting entrepreneurship and skill development.
StateSkill Development Promotion SchemeThe Skill Development Promotion Scheme in Goa supports educational institutes offering technical skills training through various subsidies.