Question: What is the aim of Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY)?
(a) To encourage NRIs investment.
(b) Skilling Indians seeking employment abroad.
(c) Easing visa approval processes.
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 8 January 2017; Prime Minister Narendra Modi said government will shortly launch the Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY).
- The prime minister was speaking at the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Bengaluru.
- This will aimed at skilling Indians seeking employment abroad.
- PKVY will train and certify Indians, who are keen on overseas employment in select sectors, in line with international standards.
- It will be implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation through its training partners and in consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Skill Development Ministry.
Reference:
http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pms-address-at-the-inauguration-of-the-14th-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-convention-in-bengaluru/?comment=disable
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/modi-announces-pravasi-kaushal-vikas-yojna-for-indian-youth-going-abroad-for-jobs/article9466468.ece
http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pm-modi-announces-scheme-to-skill-indian-youth-seeking-jobs-abroad-117010800184_1.html