A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
South Tripura trains 487.9 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, better than the typical district. Of those trained, 95.2% 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.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South Tripura, which ranks 6 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.7 out of 100. On apprentices per lakh youth at 46.5, it sits close to the national mark.