A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
Uttar Kashi trains 777.8 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, better than the typical district. Of those trained, 87.7% 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 80% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Uttar Kashi, which ranks 11 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on apprentices per lakh youth at 31.