Vol. 11, Special Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
Ravi Shinde and Shobhana Gupta

Abstract:
The present research on assessment of employment skills acquired by trainees under PMKVY, was conducted in Gwalior division of Madhya Pradesh. All five district of Gwalior division viz. Gwalior, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Datia and Guna were selected for the study, as training in agricultural engineering sector under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is running in all these districts. Total 300 respondents were selected purposively, among which 150 respondents were one’s who completed tractor operator training and the remaining 150 respondents were the one’s who completed combine harvester training under PMKVY. A well-structured schedule was prepared including different skills like electrical skills, routine maintenance, troubleshoot mechanic, part inventories, engine mechanic, post operation maintenance, oiling and cleaning of auto parts, and many other to know the specific skills that are learned by the trainees during the training program. The result of the study revealed that, most of the tractor operator and combine harvester operator trainees had acquired high level of employment skill.