A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
Imphal West trains 1,757 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, better than the typical district. Of those trained, 94.3% 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.
53% of registered enterprises are in services while 47% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Imphal West, which ranks 1 of 16 in Manipur for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on apprentices per lakh youth at 35.4.