Millions Benefitted, Focus Will Remain On Youth: PM Modi On 10 Years Of Skill India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a skilled and self-reliant workforce as the Skill India Mission completed ten years.

Calling the mission a “transformative initiative”, PM Modi said it has empowered millions of young people across the country with new skills and opportunities.

In reply to a post on social media platform X by MyGovIndia and Union Minister Jayant Singh, the Prime Minister said, “Skill India is strengthening the resolve to make our youth skilled and self-reliant.”

“The Skill India initiative has benefited countless people, empowering them with new skills and creating opportunities. In the coming times as well, we will keep focusing on equipping our Yuva Shakti with new skills, in line with global best practices, so that we can realise our dream of a Viksit Bharat,” the PM added.

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Launched in 2015, the Skill India Mission aims to train millions in industry-relevant skills to enhance employability and promote entrepreneurship. The government has said it will continue to expand skilling programmes to meet global standards and help India’s youth contribute to building a developed nation.