PMKVY Special Projects 2026: Skill Training & ₹2 Lakh Kaushal Bima
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Quick answer
The PMKVY Special Projects component offers tailored skill development training to marginalised groups and candidates from remote regions. Every certified trainee receives a three-year accidental insurance cover (Kaushal Bima) of ₹2 lakhs along with industry-linked placement opportunities. Proposing training organisations and institutions apply online to run these specialized programmes.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹2 lakh Kaushal Bima accidental insurance |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
PMKVY Special Projects is a specialised initiative under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship that enables customised, project-based skilling interventions. It is designed to overcome the strict requirements of standard Short-Term Training to serve vulnerable groups and candidates residing in difficult terrains such as aspirational districts, Left Wing Extremism areas, and island territories. The initiative allows government institutions, industry bodies, corporates, and training providers to deliver high-impact training with strong employment linkages, including captive placements and international opportunities.
Benefits
- Three-year Kaushal Bima accidental insurance coverage of ₹2,00,000 for every certified candidate.
- Skill training offered across 332 job roles in multiple sectors, as well as unique job roles outside standard Qualification Packs.
- Access to high-impact projects offering 80% or greater captive placement or at least 90% wage employment.
- Tailored training delivered in diverse settings such as government institutions or correction centres.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Belong to marginalised or vulnerable groups such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, transgender persons, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), women, or economically backward sections.
- Belong to any other group identified as marginalised or vulnerable by the Government of India or State Governments.
- Reside in difficult or remote geographies, including Left Wing Extremism (LWE) areas, aspirational districts, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, North East states, and Island territories.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates who do not belong to the identified vulnerable groups or specified difficult and remote geographies.
Documents required
- Identity and category documentation as prescribed by the accredited training centre and PMKVY project guidelines (specific list not provided in scheme text).
How to apply
- 1Visit the official PMKVY portal for Special Projects.
- 2Eligible training organisations, corporates, or government bodies submit a detailed project proposal online.
- 3The proposal undergoes desk appraisal and evaluation by the Screening and Executive Committees within approximately two months.
- 4Eligible candidates from vulnerable communities or remote areas can enrol directly at the approved Special Project training centres.
Frequently asked questions
What accidental insurance coverage is provided under PMKVY Special Projects?+
Every certified candidate is provided with a three-year accidental insurance policy (Kaushal Bima) of ₹2 lakhs.
Who is eligible to participate in PMKVY Special Projects?+
It is meant for marginalised or vulnerable groups (including SC, ST, transgender persons, PwDs, women, and economically backward individuals) and people residing in hard-to-reach areas like LWE regions, aspirational districts, J&K, Ladakh, North East states, and Island territories.
How many job roles are available for training?+
Training is offered across 332 job roles from various sectors, along with select special job roles outside standard PMKVY job roles.
Who can submit proposals for PMKVY Special Projects?+
Any Training Provider, Corporate, Government Institution, Association, or NGO meeting the guidelines can propose a project.
What is the approval turnaround time for submitted proposals?+
The turnaround time for receiving targets after proposal submission is approximately two months following desk appraisal, subject to clearance by the committees.
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