Assessing The Effectiveness of Government Skill Development Schemes Under Skill India Mission in Fostering MSME Growth: A Comparative Study of Rural and Urban Areas of District Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Author: Miss Nivedita Singh
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64880/theresearchdialogue.v5i1.67
ABSTRACT
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is one of the major contributors to employment generation, entrepreneurship development, and economic growth in India. To enhance workforce capabilities and support enterprise development, the Government of India introduced the Skill India Mission through various skill development schemes aimed at improving employability, technical expertise, and self-employment opportunities. This study examines the effectiveness of government skill development schemes in fostering MSME growth in rural and urban areas of Amethi District. The study focuses on evaluating the role of vocational training, entrepreneurship programs, and skill enhancement initiatives in improving business performance, productivity, and employment opportunities among MSMEs.
The research adopts a comparative approach to analyze the differences in awareness, accessibility, participation, and outcomes of skill development schemes between rural and urban beneficiaries. The findings reveal that these schemes have positively influenced MSME growth by enhancing entrepreneurial abilities, increasing employment generation, and improving business sustainability. However, rural areas continue to face challenges such as limited infrastructure, low awareness, inadequate training facilities, and digital barriers compared to urban regions. The study concludes that effective implementation, stronger rural outreach, industry-oriented training, and continuous monitoring are essential for ensuring balanced and inclusive MSME development under the Skill India Mission.
Keywords: MSMEs, Skill India Mission, Skill Development Schemes, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, Urban Development, Employment Generation, Vocational Training, Amethi District
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Miss Nivedita Singh, “Assessing The Effectiveness of Government Skill Development Schemes Under Skill India Mission in Fostering MSME Growth: A Comparative Study of Rural and Urban Areas of District Amethi, Uttar Pradesh” The Research Dialogue, Open Access Peer reviewed & Refereed Journal, Pp-657–666, Volume-05, Issue-01, April-2026, https://theresearchdialogue.com/
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