A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
Anakapalli trains 70.4 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, behind the typical district. Of those trained, 90.7% go on to get certified, close to the typical district. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra is a dedicated centre for this short-course, certification-linked training.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Anakapalli, which ranks 4 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on apprentices per lakh youth at 38.1.