Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY): A
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on July 2, 2016 between the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for implementation of the Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY).
The scheme aims at enhancing the skill sets of potential emigrant workers in select sectors and job roles, in line with international standards, to facilitate overseas employment.
The initial focus of the scheme is on
sectors that are in demand sn Emigration Check Required Countries (ECR countries) including domestic workers, drivers and construction workers. Subsequently, the scheme will be expanded to cover
other parts of the world.
As part of the scheme, India International
Skills Centers (IISCs) have been set up in various parts of the country to exclusively focus on skilling, assessment and qualifications that are internationally
acceptable. In the pilot phase, 16 centers have been launched across various sectors including Domestic Workers, Retail, Tourism & Hospitality, Capital
Goods, Healthcare, Construction, Automotive and Security. The Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT) aims at enhancing soft skills of potential emigrants in terms of culture, language, traditions and local rules and regulations of the destination countries. They are also briefed about the Indian regulatory framework for overseas employment and schemes for their welfare and protection. A longer,160 hours PDOT programme is offered at all IISCs
which consists of country orientation, language and digital literacy. A shorter, one day PDOT programme is offered to all migrant workers who are likely to
depart soon and register for the training througlh registered recruitment agents. Since inception, over 8,000 candidates have received training (as of 15th April 2018) under One-Day PDOT programme.
