India's first Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) for Skilling in smart cities was inaugurated in New Delhi.
- The centre is an exemplary heritage building of approx. 30,000 sq.ft., with a capacity of skilling 4,000 youth annually
- The inauguration was done in collaboration with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
- The centre will bring momentum in skilling through collaborative efforts.
- The commitment of the Union Government to support skilling in smart cities is focused by the Indian government.
- These centres will extend cooperation for setting up of PMKK Centres for Smart Cities and will provide skill training for unemployed youth through its short-term training (STT) module
- Contribution to the capacity building of municipal employees through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program is also an aim of the project.
