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    Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about

    PMKVY?
    A In alignment with the Skill India Mission, the Central Government launched the "Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana" (PMKVY) on July 15, 2015. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It aims to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training which will help them gain a better livelihood. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Since its inception, an impressive 50 Crore candidates have been trained under the scheme. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Central Government has proposed the establishment of 30 Skill India International Centres across the country. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the third phase of its flagship scheme—Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 (PMKVY 3.0) in January 2021. The finance minister announced that  Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0  will be launched to skill lakhs of youth within the next three years. The scheme will emphasize on On-job training, industry partnership, and alignment of courses with needs of industry. She further highlighted that the scheme will also cover new age courses for Industry 4.0 like coding, AI, robotics, mechatronics, IOT, 3D printing, drones, and soft skills.

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