New Delhi, July 29 -- The Centre has undertaken several initiatives under the Skill India initiative to bridge the country's talent gap. Over 5 lakh candidates have been trained across multiple states and Union Territories in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 up to June 30, 2026, the government informed Parliament.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, said in a response to the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, the number of candidates trained under Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS)/Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) reached 1,03,483 during 2019 to 2026.

During 2026-27, the number of can...