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Skill India - Building a skilled Nation

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Introduction

  • Skill India is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India in 2015 with the vision of transforming India into the “Skill Capital of the World.”
  •  The mission aims to equip India’s youth with industry-relevant skills, enhance employability, and promote entrepreneurship.
  • India has one of the youngest populations globally, with nearly 65% of its population below 35 years, which provides a demographic advantage. 
  • However, without proper skills, this advantage can turn into unemployment and underemployment. 
  • Skill India bridges the gap between academic education and practical workforce requirements by providing vocational training, technical education, and certification to millions of young people.

Current Updates 

  • Skill India has expanded significantly through various schemes and reforms, especially under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), which is the flagship skill training programme.
  • 1. PMKVY 4.0 Implementation • PMKVY is currently in its fourth phase, focusing on demand-driven and industry-aligned training.  More than 27 lakh candidates have been trained across 36 states and 732 districts under PMKVY 4.0. , The scheme introduced 102 new job roles and courses related to emerging technologies like AI, Industry 4.0, and green jobs. 
  •  2. Expansion of Skill Institutions Over 15,500 institutions, including IITs, IIMs, and ITIs, are now participating in the programme.  The number of Industrial Training Institutes increased from about 9,977 in 2014 to more than 14,682 by 2025, showing expansion in vocational infrastructure. 
  •  3. Digital and Future Skill Focus  Initiatives like Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) help monitor training and certification. • New programmes focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, drones, robotics, and green hydrogen. 
  •  4. Inclusive Skill Development ,Programmes target rural youth, women, school dropouts, and marginalized groups. • Around 45% participation has been recorded from women under Skill India initiatives. 

Data and Achievements

  • Skill India has produced significant results over the last decade:
  • More than 1.6 crore youth have received skill training under PMKVY alone. 
  •   Around 43% of trained candidates received job placements in earlier phases of PMKVY.
  •   Over 13,700 training centres and 6,496 training partners are functioning across India. 
  •  Enrolment in vocational education has increased from about 9.5 lakh to over 14 lakh trainees in ITIs. 
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Examples of Skill India Success

  • 1. Women Empowerment ,Skill programmes under initiatives like PANKH have trained large numbers of women, enabling them to become entrepreneurs and financially independent.
  •  2. Recognition of Traditional Skills ,Artisans and weavers in regions like Nagaland and Jammu & Kashmir have been upskilled and linked to modern markets.
  •  3. Industry Collaboration ,Universities such as IGNOU have partnered with the government to create skill centres, especially benefiting rural and first-generation learners. 
  •  4. Modernisation of Training Institutes ,State governments are upgrading ITIs with digital classrooms and industry-aligned training to improve employability. 


Challenges
Despite progress, Skill India faces certain issues:

• Skill training sometimes does not match market demand, leading to lower placement rates.

• Awareness in rural areas remains limited.

• Quality and monitoring of training centres need improvement.

• Social stigma towards vocational training still exists in some parts of society.

Way Forward

  • . Stronger Industry Linkages, Courses should be designed based on real-time industry requirements to improve employment outcomes. 
  • 2. Integration with Education Vocational education should be integrated into school and college curricula as suggested by the National Education Policy.
  • 3. Focus on Emerging Technologies ,Greater emphasis should be placed on AI, renewable energy, robotics, and digital services.
  • 4. Rural Skill Expansion , Skill centres should be established in villages to reduce migration and generate local employment.
 5. Entrepreneurship Promotion , Providing financial assistance, startup mentorship, and market linkages can convert job seekers into job creators.

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