Whole premise of the Budget is around skilling: Atul Kumar Tiwari

'PMKVY is an agile, market driven scheme as it provides short term training and recognises prior learning as well'

The government has emphasised on skill development in the FY24 Budget by launching new schemes and significantly increasing the fund allocation. In an interview with Shiva Rajora and Asit Ranjan Mishra, secretary in the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship Atul Kumar Tiwari talks about the government’s approach towards skilling. Edited excerpts:  

The Budget has seen extensive focus on skill development. And, the whole skill India programme has been given a new direction. Could you elaborate on the government’s thinking behind the revamp?

The Budget has three main items related to the skill ministry — Skill India Digital Platform, Pradhan