PM Daksh Yojana 2025 is a government scheme focused on increasing job opportunities throughout India by offering training in different skills. This scheme provides free training to specific groups like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and sanitation workers. Reading this article will help you know the application process, login details, objectives, benefits, eligibility criteria, important documents, and more about PM Daksh Yojana 2025.
About PM Daksh Yojana 2025
On 5 August 2024, the Central Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar, launched the PM Daksh Yojana portal and mobile app. Also known as the Prime Minister Skillful Beneficiary Scheme, it offers free training to targeted groups including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and sanitation workers. The training includes upskilling and reskilling programs, short-term and long-term courses, and entrepreneurship development programs. In 2024-25, the scheme aims to support 50,000 youth.
Students who attend 80% or more of the training will receive a stipend between ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 as compensation for lost wages. After successfully completing the training, beneficiaries will get certificates and will also get help with job placements following assessment and certification.
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Main Details of PM Daksh Yojana
| Scheme Name | PM Daksh Yojana |
| Launched By | Central Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar |
| Beneficiary Groups | Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Sanitation Workers |
| Purpose | Providing training to create job opportunities |
| Official Website | https://pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in/ |
| Year | 2025 |
| Application Type | Online |
Training Programs Under PM Daksh Yojana
Upskilling and Reskilling Program
- Focuses on rural artisans and sanitation workers with financial and digital literacy training.
- Training in pottery making, weaving, basketry, and household work.
- Duration: 32 to 80 hours (about one month).
- Training costs stay within normal limits.
- Students get ₹2,500 as compensation for wage loss.
Short-Term Training
- Based on National Skills Qualification Framework or National Occupational Standards by MSDE.
- Includes tailoring, furniture making, food processing, plus financial and digital literacy.
- Duration: 200 to 600 hours or up to 6 months.
- Training costs follow normal limits; trainees receive stipends.
Entrepreneurship Development Program
- For youth from Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes who have prior skill training under the PM Skill Development Scheme.
- Duration: 80 to 90 hours or 10 to 15 days.
- Training costs stay within normal limits.
- Includes sessions on business guidance, market surveys, working capital, and management.
Long-Term Training Program
- Long-term training in sectors with market demand like production technology, plastic processing, apparel technology, healthcare.
- Aligned with NSQF, NCVT, AICTE, and MSME standards.
- Duration: 5 months to 1 year (up to 1000 hours).
- Training costs stay within normal limits; stipends provided for non-residential training.
Main Objectives of PM Daksh Yojana
This scheme aims to provide short and long-term skill training to targeted youth to improve their skills and increase their chances of employment or self-employment. Training under upskilling and reskilling programs is also given to craftsmen to enhance their skill levels. Beneficiaries can increase their income and improve their quality of life with this free training.
Beneficiary Groups
- Scheduled Castes
- Backward Classes
- Economically weaker sections
- Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic tribes
- Sanitation Workers
Main Benefits and Features
- Launched by the Central Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment on 5 August 2024.
- Free training for Scheduled Tribes, Castes, Backward Classes, and sanitation workers.
- Also known as Prime Minister Skillful Beneficiary Scheme.
- Plan to support 50,000 youth in 2024-25 and 270,000 over five years.
- Increases job opportunities.
- Apply online from home without going to government offices.
- Training centers are close to selected beneficiaries.
- Clear selection and training process.
- Stipend for trainees with 80% or more attendance: ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 depending on the program.
- Certification and job placement support after training.
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Registration Statistics
| Corporation | Target Group | No. of Registered Candidates |
| NSFDC | Scheduled Castes | 28,567 |
| NBCFDC | OBC/EBC/DNT | 32,136 |
| NSKFDC | Sanitation Workers | 10,893 |
| Total | 71,596 |
State-Wise Training and Placement (2024-25)
| State | Training Started | Training Completed | Placement |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2,167 | 1,263 | 64 |
| Assam | 2,070 | 1,037 | 145 |
| Bihar | 3,032 | 707 | 63 |
| Chhattisgarh | 999 | 427 | 90 |
| Delhi | 337 | 47 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 1,783 | 867 | 90 |
| Haryana | 964 | 66 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 898 | 648 | 0 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 765 | 100 | 54 |
| Jharkhand | 1,234 | 242 | 37 |
| Karnataka | 1,389 | 286 | 35 |
| Kerala | 363 | 80 | 28 |
| Ladakh | 515 | 200 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 3,260 | 1,346 | 193 |
| Maharashtra | 1,963 | 471 | 24 |
| Manipur | 516 | 295 | 70 |
| Meghalaya | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Odisha | 1,017 | 164 | 0 |
| Puducherry | 51 | 238 | 83 |
| Punjab | 2,377 | 1,106 | 286 |
| Rajasthan | 1,927 | 490 | 147 |
| Sikkim | 155 | 55 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1,137 | 410 | 25 |
| Telangana | 720 | 232 | 44 |
| Tripura | 509 | 231 | 56 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 7,798 | 2,441 | 381 |
| Uttarakhand | 679 | 160 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 3,347 | 1,587 | 441 |
| Total | 42,002 | 15,226 | 2,356 |
Target Groups for PM Daksh Yojana
- Scheduled Tribes
- Scheduled Castes
- Other Backward Classes
- Economically Backward Classes
- Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic tribes
- Sanitation Workers and their dependents
Minimum Income Criteria
| Scheduled Castes | No income limit |
| Backward Classes | ₹300,000 per year |
| Economically Backward Classes | ₹100,000 per year |
| Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic Tribes | No income limit |
| Sanitation Workers | No income limit |
Stipend Details
- Reskilling and Upskilling trainees with 80% attendance get ₹3,000.
- Entrepreneurship trainees with 80% attendance get ₹100 per day.
- Short and long-term trainees: Scheduled Castes get ₹1,500/month; OBC, EBC, DNT get ₹1,000/month; sanitation workers get ₹1,500/month with 80% attendance.
Training Duration
| Training Type | Duration |
| Upskilling/Reskilling | 32 to 80 hours (about 1 month) |
| Entrepreneurship Development | 80 to 90 hours (about 15 days) |
| Short-Term Training | 200 to 600 hours (2 to 5 months) |
| Long-Term Training | 600 to 1000 hours (6 months to 1 year) |
Training Programs Available
- Apparel Sector
- Petrochemical Sector
- CNC Milling Programming and Operation
- Electronics Sector
- Automobile Sector
- Beauty and Wellness Sector
- Health Sector
- Fixture and Fitting Sector
- Logistics Sector
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a permanent resident of India.
- Age between 18 and 45 years.
- Belong to Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Backward Class, Economically Backward Class, sanitation workers, or Denotified, Nomadic, Semi-nomadic tribes.
- For Backward Classes, annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000.
- For Economically Backward Classes, annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000.
Important Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Residence certificate
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Self-declaration form
- Business certificate
- Passport size photo
- Mobile number
Important Guidelines
- Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Beneficiaries include Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic tribes, sanitation workers.
- No income limit for Scheduled Castes, sanitation workers, Denotified and Nomadic tribes.
- Income limits apply for Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections.
- Age must be 18-45 years.
- Online application is required.
- Four types of skill development programs: upskilling/reskilling, short-term, long-term, and entrepreneurship development.
- No fee for training.
- Only one skill training program can be taken once.
- Efforts will be made for job placement after training completion.
- Stipends range from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 based on attendance and program.
- Training durations vary from 32 hours to 1 year depending on the program.
How to Apply Online for PM Daksh Yojana
- Visit the official PM Daksh Yojana website: https://pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in/.
- On the homepage, click Candidate Registration.
- Fill in details like name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth, gender, state, district, address, education, category, location, mobile number, etc.
- Upload a recent photo.
- Click ‘Send OTP’ to verify your mobile number and enter the OTP received.
- Click Next Step, then enter training details.
- Click Next, enter bank account details.
- Finally, submit the application.
Institute Registration Process
- Go to the official website.
- Click Institute Registration on the homepage.
- Fill in institute name, district, legal entity, mobile number, state, address, email, and assessment body.
- Upload required documents.
- Click submit.
Login Process
- Go to the official website.
- Click the Login option on the homepage.
- Select candidate or institute.
- Enter user ID and password.
- Click login to access your account.
How to View Training Programs
- Visit the official PM Daksh Yojana website.
- Click Support on the homepage.
- Choose your category: Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, or Sanitation Workers.
- A list of available training programs and details will appear.
Checking Eligibility
- Visit the official PM Daksh Yojana website.
- Click Eligibility.
- Select your category to see eligibility criteria.
Contact Details
- Visit the official website.
- Click Contact Us to find contact information.