PAC Criticizes Flagship Skill Program Over Low Placement and Mismatches

The Public Accounts Committee severely criticized the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, citing a Comptroller and Auditor General report that highlighted fundamental flaws. The audit revealed a massive mismatch between training and industry demand, with skilling disproportionately focused on low-demand sectors like retail and apparel. The panel noted poor placement rates and fraudulent certifications, exposing critical implementation failures in the government's flagship skill development initiative.