SANKALP: Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion), launched on 19 January 2018, is a World Bank loan-assisted programme to strengthen the institutions that run skilling, rather than fund training directly. It ran till March 2024. Money was released on results (Disbursement Linked Indicators).
In one line: fix the system behind skilling: better institutions, quality assurance and wider inclusion.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Launched | 19 January 2018 |
| Ran till | March 2024 |
| Support | World Bank loan |
| Outlay | ₹4,455 crore, including a ₹3,300 crore World Bank loan |
| Model | Results-based (Disbursement Linked Indicators) |
Three result areas
- Institutional strengthening at national, State and district levels.
- Quality assurance of skill programmes.
- Inclusion of marginalised groups.
Possible exam questions
- Why does institutional capacity matter for the success of skilling programmes?
- Discuss results-based financing in social programmes.
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- Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)
- PM-SETU (Upgraded ITIs)
- STRIVE
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