"Under PMKVY, which is being implemented by National Skill Development Corporation, a total of 17.94 lakh candidates have been enrolled, 17.93 lakh have been trained and 11.84 lakh have been certified (as on July 18)," Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha.
Replying to a separate question, he said under the scheme, as on July 15, the total number of minorities candidates trained and certified are 2,37,067 and 1,48,351, respectively.
"The working group submitted its report along with the draft bill. The draft bill is under inter-ministerial consultation," he added.