Scholarship
Kaushal Vikas Yojana(KVY)
Overview
About KVY
Kaushal Vikas Yojana, also known as the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM), is the Government of Uttar Pradesh's programme for employment-oriented, placement-linked vocational training. It was set up on 13 September 2013 as a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
The mission's role is to bring the state's various skilling efforts under one framework and run short-term, trade-based courses through empanelled government and private training partners. Training follows the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), and registration for eligible candidates is free. Because the scheme is placement-linked, its stated aim is to place at least 70% of trainees in wage employment or self-employment after they complete a course.
The programme is aimed at young people in the 14 to 35 age group across Uttar Pradesh, covering trades such as computer training, driving, welding, plumbing and fashion designing. UPSDM sets participation targets for women, minorities and persons with disabilities among those trained. Exact eligibility for any given course and batch depends on the trade and the training partner.
Sources: U.P. Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) – official portal · Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) – Drishti IAS, State PCS Current Affairs · Kaushal Vikas Yojana (KVY) – myScheme, Government of India
Who runs it
Provider
Uttar Pradesh State Government
State / UT Government
Labour Department, Uttar Pradesh
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 2011-07-15 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Applicant himself or his/her husband/wife/father must be a registered construction worker and his/her contribution must be updated. | |
| If the registered worker himself wants to undergo training, then his/her age should be between 18-35. | |
| Age dependencies | Dependent wife/ unmarried daughter has no age limit. |
| Age dependencies | The maximum age of dependent son is 21 years |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Training fees and materials: Board will reimburse expenses of institute-fixed fees, textbooks, and other training-related stationery.1. Exam: After training, will have to pass an assessment test.1. Wages: In case the registered worker himself receives training, an amount equivalent to the minimum wage of the unskilled worker will be reimbursed but only registered workers are eligible, not dependents.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
KVY – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.