‘Enhance skill development programmes to suit industry needs’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Enhance skill development programmes to suit industry needs’

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : A majority of educational institutions in the state are calling for significant enhancements in skill development programmes to better align academic training with industry needs. This was revealed in a recent survey carried out by the state government-partnered Information and Communication Technology Academy of Kerala in over 250 higher educational institutions across the state. The survey showed that a notable 69.2% of the participating educational institutions expressed a keen interest in integrating skill training in emerging technologies into their curriculum. Academics who responded to the survey emphasised the need for skill development programmes to be more accessible, allowing a greater number of students and faculties to benefit from these initiatives.

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How Skills Development in India is Shaping the Future of the Job Market
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How Skills Development in India is Shaping the Future of the Job Market

Hindustan Times  

Introduction: The Evolving Job Market Skills Development in the Indian job market is positively shaping its future The QS World Future Skills Index 2025 places India in second position worldwide, just behind the United States, in preparedness for essential future skills, including artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and the green economy. Benefits of Skill Development for Indian Students Better Job Prospects: …

‘University education is controlled by the Centre through UGC’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘University education is controlled by the Centre through UGC’

The Hindu  

Skilling education must not be viewed as essential only for technical courses such as Engineering and new-age courses of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Language, AR, VR and the like. “University education is being controlled by the Centre through University Grants Commission, and a State can make updations only to an extent,” he said, while criticising the State government’s idea of spending …

Why skills matter more than degrees in India's evolving workforce
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why skills matter more than degrees in India's evolving workforce

India Today  

India is undergoing a revolutionary shift towards a skills-first economy, with increased focus on skills rather than traditional degrees. India's workforce is evolving, with 85 percent of professionals believing that skills credentials will be as valuable as degrees by 2035. "Employers and job applicants alike recognise the value of skills credentials over academic degrees," says Froah. Businesses need to design …

Policymaking can’t promise jobs, skill development is key: Priyank Kharge at ThinkEdu Conclave 2025
2 months ago

Policymaking can’t promise jobs, skill development is key: Priyank Kharge at ThinkEdu Conclave 2025

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Karnataka Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, emphasised the importance of skilling over policymaking as a key driver of job creation at the 13th edition of ThinkEdu Conclave 2025 on 28 January. In response to a question from The New Indian Express Editor Santwana Bhattacharya about job creation in the past 18 months, …

Skill development initiatives transforming AP: Nara Lokesh
3 months ago

Skill development initiatives transforming AP: Nara Lokesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The State government, under the leadership of IT and HRD Minister N Lokesh, is making significant strides in addressing unemployment and skill gaps through a series of innovative programmes aimed at creating 20 lakh jobs. A cornerstone of these efforts is the ‘Skill Censes’, piloted in the Mangalagiri constituency, which collected data from 2.77 lakh individuals across 1.12 lakh …

Tamil Nadu leads with 80 per cent local IT workforce, says Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu leads with 80 per cent local IT workforce, says Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu boasts the unique distinction of having 80 per cent of its information technology workforce hailing from the state, said Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, on Tuesday. "Tamil Nadu's strength lies in its unparalleled technology talent, with 20 per cent of India's technology professionals hailing from the state," he said during his inaugural …

India Skills Report 2025: Kerala ranked among top States for employability in India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India Skills Report 2025: Kerala ranked among top States for employability in India

The Hindu  

Kerala continues to shine as one of the most employable States in India, as indicated by the India Skills Report 2025. The report, published by talent assessment agency Wheebox in association with various agencies including the All India Council for Technical Education, Confederation of Indian Industry and Association of Indian Universities, reveals that Kerala’s workforce maintains a strong employability rate …

Telangana to create 16L jobs: Report
4 months ago

Telangana to create 16L jobs: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana’s economy is projected to double to $374 billion by 2030, and to meet the growing demands of its industries, the state plans to create 16 lakh jobs over the next six years, according to a report, ‘Bridging the Gap: Integrating Skilling into Telangana’s Education System’, prepared by the CII Telangana chapter and EY-Parthenon. The report read: “Telangana’s commitment …

How universities approach preparing graduates for India's new workforce
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How universities approach preparing graduates for India's new workforce

India Today  

In an era of technological breakthroughs and global challenges, higher institutions are vital for the technological advancement of countries like India. Some of the key areas for universities to focus on are: Providing students adequate exposure to the industry through internships, apprenticeships, and real-life projects and expose them to the process of 'learning on the job' early in their academic …

Telangana Govt focussed on skill development of youth to make them globally competitive, says CM
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Govt focussed on skill development of youth to make them globally competitive, says CM

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asserted that his Government has focussed on skill development of youth to make them globally competitive and thereby address unemployment which is a major problem afflicting them. The Chief Minister spoke on Tuesday after laying foundation stone for setting up four Advanced Technology Centres, the new form of the Industrial Training Institutes, conceived …

Skill Census, a unique exercise to identify skills and competencies among youth in Andhra Pradesh
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Skill Census, a unique exercise to identify skills and competencies among youth in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Government of Andhra Pradesh will be conducting a Skill Census-2024’, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive assessment and data collection, aimed at understanding the skills and competencies of individuals and the skillsets the industries are looking for. Five objectives As a part of the exercise, a detailed survey of the existing workforce and demographic trends will be taken up to map the …

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap
11 months, 1 week ago

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap

The Hindu  

In a residential patch at Puttanna Road in Basavanagudi, a building rumbles with excitement. The “ADVANTAGE INDIA” initiative, a part of Microsoft’s Skills for Jobs programme, will focus on training individuals in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Those institutions who have all the capability but just need skilling can use the job standards created by the Sector Skill Council …

Combating Unemployment through Evolving Tech Skill Sets - News18
1 year ago

Combating Unemployment through Evolving Tech Skill Sets - News18

News 18  

Amidst rapidly evolving technologies to stay globally competitive, the labour-intensive manufacturing sector has a significant opportunity to address the complex issue of unemployment in the country. We must bring our skill development infrastructure up to global standards by creating National Occupation Standards and Qualification Packs that meet international requirements for various job roles. Revisit the skill gap The labour force …

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey
1 year, 1 month ago

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey

Hindustan Times  

India, a burgeoning powerhouse of talent and innovation, stands at a crucial juncture in its educational and professional skilling journey. Skilling the school students- Early child education Early education recognition is essential as preschools lay the groundwork for future education by fostering children's emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, which shapes their adult selves. Early childhood education technology platforms are increasingly …

Skill centres to benefit youth: PM
1 year, 5 months ago

Skill centres to benefit youth: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched 511 ‘Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras’ in Maharashtra. Inaugurating the skill centres via video conferencing, Mr. Modi said they would open a lot of opportunities for local youth around the globe. Officials said the skill centres have been established across 34 rural districts of Maharashtra, where skill development training programs will …

The Future of Skills: A Shift Towards Reskilling and Upskilling - News18
1 year, 5 months ago

The Future of Skills: A Shift Towards Reskilling and Upskilling - News18

News 18  

The rapidly changing nature of jobs and skills requirements across the world is creating a skills gap that hinders employment opportunities. To address this issue and achieve the national goal of making India the skill capital of the world, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship should establish a National Skills University, as proposed in the National Skills Universities Bill …

Education reforms in AP to help improve skills of students: Botsa
2 years, 2 months ago

Education reforms in AP to help improve skills of students: Botsa

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Education Minister Botsa Satyanarayana has said the state government aims to upgrade the skills of students to make them globally competitive. Talking on the new education policy at an event held under the aegis of the collegiate and higher education department here on Thursday, the minister said the state was according top priority to skill development. Maintaining that every …

Explained: Here's why skill development is a key to inclusive growth
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: Here's why skill development is a key to inclusive growth

India Today  

Enabling the next working generation to develop skills can reduce the current economic burden. When skill development is undertaken with the focus on contributing to structural transformation, it automatically results in labour productivity, enabling public and private investment in education and better economic growth. While India deals with skills deficit challenges, better access to skill development opportunities can bridge the …

Explained: New-age curriculum to solve biggest job crisis in India, and emphasis on skilled workforce
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: New-age curriculum to solve biggest job crisis in India, and emphasis on skilled workforce

India Today  

The Indian educational system aims to strengthen character, develop strong moral and ethical values, and make students creative so they can solve real problems. Our country's education system needs to restructure outdated education curricula and rapidly adopt innovative education methodology that is in sync with industrial needs so that our young workforce is employable. Hence, there is a serious need …

How bridging India's skill gap can give us an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'
4 years, 7 months ago

How bridging India's skill gap can give us an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'

India Today  

The term ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meant to change the narrative of India from survival to strength. Skill gap in India The learning industry itself is at the cusp of transformation, catering to two large demographics: the future workforce as well as the existing workforce. Average trainable-employable percentage gap in engineers for new-age IT Skills …

Here's why schooling and skilling must go together
4 years, 10 months ago

Here's why schooling and skilling must go together

India Today  

In the rapidly changing job market requirements, there is now an overpowering need for a skilled workforce. Mobile devices are making inroads into every student and therein lies the opportunity to initiate skill development right at the school level. We must start skilling our children at an early age and for this to happen there must be options available in …

‘Industry needs problem-finding capability, not just problem-solving skills’
5 years, 3 months ago

‘Industry needs problem-finding capability, not just problem-solving skills’

The Hindu  

Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, the recently-anointed chairman and managing director of tech major Cognizant’s Indian arm says that quality of talent available for recruitment has actually improved in the last few years. And given that, as an industry, we do not have the skills needed at scale to capitalise on the massive opportunity unleashed by digital technologies, I work closely with educational …

Could skill training be a viable replacement to higher education
5 years, 3 months ago

Could skill training be a viable replacement to higher education

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the inception of formal higher education in various parts of the world, from 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to 1948 in India, the clash of skilling or apprenticeship versus higher education has existed. For the longest time, higher education has imparted and taught the skills required for an individual to thrive in the world. In today’s fast changing and …

There should be degree or diploma courses for skill development: Union Power Minister
5 years, 6 months ago

There should be degree or diploma courses for skill development: Union Power Minister

India Today  

There should be a degree or diploma courses in skill development as mere certification would not work, said Union Power Minister R.K. Singh on Monday, September 30, 2019. Skill development is the primary focus of the Govt Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Skill Development Mahendra Nath Pandey said skill development was the prime focus of the government and Prime …

This is how Skills-based certifications may support employment for the next generation
5 years, 6 months ago

This is how Skills-based certifications may support employment for the next generation

India Today  

Skills development is widely considered to be one of the most critical aspects for job creation in India. Leading professional services firm EY, used the WEF's report as a springboard to explore 'the economic opportunities of the technological advancements,' and how India will have to 'transform to create a nimble demand-led education system integrated with skill' through its own research, …

How to bring skill training and education together to create employable graduates
6 years ago

How to bring skill training and education together to create employable graduates

India Today  

As per the Ministry of Skills and Entrepreneurship Development, currently, 40 skill development programmes are being implemented across 20 ministries. For a young country with possibly the largest number of job seekers entering the labour market every month, it is unfortunate that the education policy pays little heed to skills development. If vocational skilling and education integrate, India as a …

Budget 2019: Emphasis should be given on IT infrastructure and skill levels to implement AI, says experts
6 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2019: Emphasis should be given on IT infrastructure and skill levels to implement AI, says experts

India Today  

The Narendra Modi-led government will present the interim budget tomorrow, February 1. "Currently more than 60 per cent of higher education institutions in India are promoted by the private sector. This has accelerated the establishment of institutes less than a decade old and quickly made India home to the largest number of higher education institutions in the world, with student …

Dev 360: Skill India right, it's the key to our future
7 years, 9 months ago

Dev 360: Skill India right, it's the key to our future

Deccan Chronicle  

India is one of the youngest nations. Skill development holds the key to India’s future as a globally competitive economy and the demographic dividend it hopes to reap. The Narendra Modi led-National Democratic Alliance government has committed itself to providing young people with skill development and vocational training so that they can find or create jobs. The Modi government’s response …

India in 10 years: Technology enabling millions to learn better
8 years, 1 month ago

India in 10 years: Technology enabling millions to learn better

Live Mint  

Digital evolution and the boom in smartphone adoption are fast changing the way Indian students learn. But with the advent of technology, Internet penetration and increased adoption of smart devices, the way they learn has started changing—and this sector will see bigger changes in the years to come. The use of technology has already shown some early signs of the …

Skill vs Degree: How to bridge the gap between skill supply and skill demand
8 years, 6 months ago

Skill vs Degree: How to bridge the gap between skill supply and skill demand

India Today  

There is an overpowering need for skilled workers in India. India Today spoke to Shubika Bilkha, Business Head, Real Estate Management Institute about the factors what India needs to address right now in terms of creating the right workforce employable across various industries. While a number of universities are seen to be increasing their focus on building a career cell, …

Skill deprivation: Education alone won't guarantee a job, in-demand skills need of hour
8 years, 6 months ago

Skill deprivation: Education alone won't guarantee a job, in-demand skills need of hour

Firstpost  

skill training is gaining momentum is reflected in the growth of the Indian education and skills industry at an average rate of 13 percent over four years. Between 1980 to 2010, 90 percent of world labour force growth occurred in developing countries and about 500 million new workers emerged in India and China alone. It’s a fact that we are …

To skill & be skilled
8 years, 6 months ago

To skill & be skilled

The Hindu  

SKILL development and training are two terms that are greatly beloved of policy makers—and indeed of analysts in general—as they seem to present easy solutions to so many labour market concerns. It is commonplace in India, for example, to hear that our economic growth is constrained by the lack of skills among the bulk of our workers, and that skill …

Skill development in school education: Importance of evolving skill training from a young age
8 years, 7 months ago

Skill development in school education: Importance of evolving skill training from a young age

India Today  

In the changing world scenario with regard to industry and the job market, there is now an overpowering need for skilled workers. India Today spoke to three experts on the issues of skill development in Indian schools today and how to overcome them: Nayana Mallapurkar, Program Head, TISS School of Vocational Education Dr Lakshmi Mohan, Campus Head, ITM Business School …

Key to India's educational transformation lies in Digital partnerships: Adobe
8 years, 9 months ago

Key to India's educational transformation lies in Digital partnerships: Adobe

Firstpost  

According to a news report by software major Adobe, Educational institutions in India need to strengthen partnerships with technology firms to have a strong platform to launch a new high-achieving student generation. Educational institutions in India need to strengthen partnerships with technology firms to have a strong platform to launch a new high-achieving student generation, says a new report by …

The skills boom
16 years, 11 months ago

The skills boom

The Hindu  

Kerala now has 84 engineering colleges from which some 25,000 students graduate every year. TURN a corner or a newspaper page and you cannot miss them: soft skills training institutes, industry incubation centres, entrepreneurship development units, finishing schools, practice schools, language and accent training business houses. Kerala is also witnessing a mushrooming of institutions in the private sector providing soft …

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