The Skill India Mission was launched on July 15, 2015, by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.

The primary objective of the Skill India Mission is to provide skill training to the youth of the country and make them employable and productive.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is responsible for the implementation of the Skill India Mission.

The key components of the Skill India Mission include skill training, apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, and international cooperation.

The target of the Skill India Mission by 2022 is to train 40 million youth.

The various skill training programs offered under the Skill India Mission include short-term training programs, long-term training programs, apprenticeship programs, and entrepreneurship development programs.

The duration of the short-term training programs offered under the Skill India Mission is 1 month to 3 months.

The duration of the long-term training programs offered under the Skill India Mission is 1 year to 2 years.

The duration of the apprenticeship programs offered under the Skill India Mission is 1 year.

The duration of the entrepreneurship development programs offered under the Skill India Mission is 3 months to 6 months.

The various sectors covered under the Skill India Mission include manufacturing, services, agriculture, and other allied sectors.

The various skill levels covered under the Skill India Mission include basic skills, intermediate skills, and advanced skills.

The various modes of skill training offered under the Skill India Mission include institutional training, on-the-job training, and apprenticeship training.

The various assessment and certification bodies empaneled under the Skill India Mission include the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), and Assessment Agencies (AAs).

The various initiatives taken by the government to promote the Skill India Mission include the Skill Loan Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), and National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).