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Railway-focused skill development programme launched under PMKVY

The Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana aims to train 50,000 candidates over next three years, will start with 1,000 candidates

Indian Railways
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The scheme will be launched for 1,000 participants initially and will be over and above the training provided to apprentices under the Apprentice Act, 1961

BS Reporter New Delhi
The Railway Ministry on Friday launched a skill development programme with a special focus on jobs that are relevant to the Railways. The Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana, a programme under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), aims to train 50,000 candidates over the next three years.

“Initially, the training will be provided to 1,000 candidates. The training will be provided in four trades namely Electrician, Welder, Machinist and Fitter and will comprise of initial basic training of 100 hours. Training programmes in other trades will be added by zonal railways and Production units based on regional demands

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