5 Questions
What is the estimated number of fresh entrants to the workforce that will require skilling by 2022?
104.62 million
What is the main reason for the negative public perception on skilling?
Societal norms
What is the main challenge with vocational training programs?
Misalignment with industry requirements
What is the estimated number of existing workforce that will require skilling, reskilling, and upskilling?
298.25 million
What is the main challenge with creating appropriate infrastructure for skilling?
Regional and sectoral disparities
Study Notes
- 26.14 million people enter the workforce age group every year
- 16.16 million of them need to acquire skills
- 104.62 million fresh entrants to the workforce by 2022 will need to be skilled
- 298.25 million of existing workforce will need to be skilled, reskilled, and upskilled
- Appropriate infrastructure needs to be created for skilling across sectors and regions
- Public perception on skilling is negative due to societal norms and lack of economic incentives
- Industry treats skilled and unskilled workers at par
- Vocational training programs are not aligned with industry requirements
- Unemployment coexists with lack of skilled workers
- Skill development programs are spread across multiple ministries without coordination
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