18.6 million without jobs in India this year, unemployment rate to stand at 3.5 per cent in 2019
6 years, 2 months ago

18.6 million without jobs in India this year, unemployment rate to stand at 3.5 per cent in 2019

India Today  

Many would argue that the core objective behind education is to gainful employability. According to the International Labour Organisation, India will again see its unemployment rate at 3.5 per cent in 2018 and 2019, the same which was seen in 2017 and 2016. Quality institutions are less in India The reason behind this is that India has a small number of quality institutions in the country in spite of the growth in the number of higher education providers. I refer to this as the push factor’; they would be pushed to pursue higher education abroad, simply because India is unable to credibly resolve the demand-supply conundrum in the foreseeable future. Higher education collaboration has emerged as a major pillar in India-Australia collaboration and consequently, internationally-ranked Australian universities are engaging in partnership projects to address India’s developmental and aspirational challenges.

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Why India needs to prioritise teacher development in higher education
3 days, 3 hours ago

Why India needs to prioritise teacher development in higher education

The Hindu  

Industry readiness is one of the graduate attributes in the outcome-based education framework. A recent revelation has exposed a critical factor in India’s higher education system: a staggering 80% of graduates are deemed not fitting for industry roles. India’s higher education system faces growing criticism for its theory-heavy curricula going slow or improving skill sets. The lack of nurturing from …

Bridging India's Skill Gap: Addressing the Employability Challenge
4 days, 21 hours ago

Bridging India's Skill Gap: Addressing the Employability Challenge

The Quint  

Peoplefy works closely with Large GCCs and IT Companies for their niche talent needs. According to a 2023 report by the India Skills Report, only 48.7% of the Indian workforce is deemed employable, highlighting a massive gap between education and industry requirements. The report also emphasizes that while India's literacy rate is around 77.7%, literacy does not equate to employability. …

How govt wants to produce 80 million skilled Indian grads for global workforce by 2035
6 days, 17 hours ago

How govt wants to produce 80 million skilled Indian grads for global workforce by 2035

The Hindu  

In a major effort towards enhancing the employability of India’s youth, the University Grants Commission has unveiled a set of guidelines for embedding skill-based courses and micro-credentials into the higher education framework. “This initiative reflects our commitment to creating a vibrant, adaptable education system that prepares India’s youth for emerging opportunities,” the UGC Chairman added while unveiling the guidelines a …

What 2024 meant for India’s higher education system
2 weeks, 3 days ago

What 2024 meant for India’s higher education system

The Hindu  

India, with its rich history of academic excellence, now stands at a crossroads, poised to transform its higher education system into a global powerhouse. As of May 2024, India’s gross enrolment ratio in higher education was 28.4%, with over 4.3 crore students enrolled in almost 1200 institutions. According to the Ministry of Education, almost nine lakh students went abroad for …

Why is India emerging as global hub for fresh talent in hiring trends?
1 month ago

Why is India emerging as global hub for fresh talent in hiring trends?

India Today  

India is home to the world's largest youth population, with 66 percent, i.e., 808 million+ people, under the age of 35. In this article, we explore fresher hiring and future trends, offering insights into why India is becoming the go-to market for fresh talent, as shared by Ankit Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Unstop. This shift towards skill-oriented hiring is …

Indian students explore the globe for higher studies
1 month ago

Indian students explore the globe for higher studies

The Hindu  

In the early 2000s, as the IT industry boomed in Bengaluru, it also set the trend of engineering students going abroad for higher studies, mainly to the United States and Canada. Slowly, as decades rolled, the United Kingdom and Australia also emerged as top countries for higher education as even non-engineering students in streams like pure science, marketing and management …

India will emerge global powerhouse for skilled talent by 2030
1 month ago

India will emerge global powerhouse for skilled talent by 2030

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Wheebox ETS India Skills Report 2025, in collaboration with CII, Taggd, AICTE, and AIU, unveils a strategic vision for "Global Talent Mobility" underscores India’s pivotal role in addressing global workforce demand, skills required fueled by rising employability, an optimistic hiring intent, and a roadmap for 2030. With 65% of the Indian workforce under 35 years old, India’s youthful …

India beats China as top source of students to US, reclaims spot after 15 years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India beats China as top source of students to US, reclaims spot after 15 years

India Today  

India has dethroned China as the leading source of international students to the United States for the 2023-2024 academic year. INDIA SURPASSES CHINA TO SEND MAXIMUM STUDENTS TO US Overall, the two countries, India and China, end up sending half of the international students to the US. “International students enrich our campuses, foster cultural exchange, and contribute significantly to our …

India becomes leading country of origin for international students in US
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India becomes leading country of origin for international students in US

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India has sent more students to the United States than any other country for the first time since 2009, with more than 331,600 students pursuing higher education in American institutions during 2023-24, a 23% increase over the previous year. The number of both Indian and international students in the US is at an all-time high, according to the …

India top sender of international students in US: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India top sender of international students in US: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: More than 3.3 lakh Indians are studying in the US, making India the "top sender" of international students to America for the first time in 15 years, according to the Open Doors Report 2024 released on Monday. According to the latest Open Doors Report, the number of Indian students studying in the US in the academic year 2023-24 …

IBM: The Right Training Can Make Youth in India's Small Towns More Employable
2 months, 1 week ago

IBM: The Right Training Can Make Youth in India's Small Towns More Employable

The Hindu  

IBM India head Sandip Patel emphasizes the importance of training and skills development for youth in India's small towns and cities to become more employable in the tech industry. He highlights the country's strengths as a large talent base and the potential of Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities and towns to produce skilled workforce. IBM has been actively conducting …

Unlocking India's Potential: How to Attract International Students Under NEP 2020
3 months ago

Unlocking India's Potential: How to Attract International Students Under NEP 2020

Hindustan Times  

India's National Education Policy 2020 has opened doors for foreign universities to set up their campuses in the country, aiming to attract international students. With its strong educational institutions and growing international rankings, India is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for foreign students seeking quality education. The policy allows universities to create up to 25% supernumerary seats for international students, …

Upskilling India's Workforce: A Roadmap for the Future Economy
3 months ago

Upskilling India's Workforce: A Roadmap for the Future Economy

Hindustan Times  

The article highlights the need for India to invest in skill development and upskilling its workforce to address the challenges of a rapidly changing job market. The government's recent policy aims to enhance skill development for its youth through various initiatives, including the Skill India Mission and the launch of a new scheme focused on collaborative efforts between state and …

India Views Education as Key Vehicle to Accelerate More Intensive Global Engagement: Jaishankar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India Views Education as Key Vehicle to Accelerate More Intensive Global Engagement: Jaishankar

News 18  

India sees education today as a “key vehicle” to accelerate a more intensive engagement between the country and the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. “Today, we are witnessing a significant milestone in international education in India,” the Union minister said. “We see education today as a key vehicle to accelerate a more intensive engagement between India …

Economic Survey 2023-24: Only 51% graduates employable
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: Only 51% graduates employable

The Hindu  

According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, 65% of India’s fast-growing population is under the age of 35, and many lack the skills needed by a modern economy. The 2022-23 Annual Report of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship notes, “as per National Single SignOn, 2011-12 report on Status of Education and Vocational Training in India, among persons of age …

Guest Column: Understanding cross-border education and its challenges
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Guest Column: Understanding cross-border education and its challenges

Hindustan Times  

Cross-border education has gained substantial traction in India, driven by the interplay of globalisation and the perceived limitations of the domestic education system. Indian students seek international education to gain a competitive edge in the evolving global job market. Intense competition While globalisation is a significant factor, challenges within the Indian education system also drive the trend of cross-border education. …

Why Indian students going for studies abroad poses a challenge
7 months ago

Why Indian students going for studies abroad poses a challenge

The Hindu  

Of late, there is a new wave of global movement: that of youngsters in the 18 to 25 age group going abroad for their studies. It is also true that admission to prestigious Indian institutions is difficult and only a small percentage of students are able to find a seat. The National Education Policy 2020 was meant to bring Indian …

Need for leveraging AI in India's education sector
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Need for leveraging AI in India's education sector

Hindustan Times  

Artificial Intelligence has transformed various sectors globally, and education is no exception. In India, a country with a burgeoning young population and diverse educational needs, AI holds immense potential to revolutionise the education sector. As AI technologies evolve, they will offer new opportunities for enhancing the learning experience and addressing the systemic challenges faced by the Indian education system. By …

Benefits of transnational education for Indian students
8 months ago

Benefits of transnational education for Indian students

The Hindu  

With globalisation at an all-time high, more students are inclined to study abroad. This demand has resulted in fruitful partnerships between Indian institutions and global universities, fostering an ecosystem where credit transfers, and joint degree programmes and integrated degree courses are the norm. While a 2022-23 report by QS India said that more than 1.2 million Indian students are enrolled …

How to create more jobs for India’s educated youth | In Focus podcast
9 months, 1 week ago

How to create more jobs for India’s educated youth | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The India Employment Report 2024, released recently by the International Labour Organisation, paints a grim picture. The news is particularly bad on two critical counts: joblessness is particularly high among the youth, and its worse for the educated youth. According to the report, India’s youth account for 83% of the unemployed workforce, with the share of the educated youth among …

At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects — and overseas jobs
10 months ago

At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects — and overseas jobs

Associated Press  

Pranay Karkale is spending years of savings and $60,000 in student loans to pursue a master’s degree in the United States, yet he considers himself lucky. Historic numbers of students from India are studying at foreign universities as a fast-growing, aspirational generation of young people looks for opportunities they can’t find at home. It’s a growing industry in the U.S. …

Indian students think beyond US, and Canada for higher education. Details here
10 months, 1 week ago

Indian students think beyond US, and Canada for higher education. Details here

India Today  

In an ever-evolving world, the quest for knowledge and advancement is indeed pushing boundaries, leading to the exploration of new horizons. In this article, we delve into this trend, the impact of Canada's recent work permit changes for graduates, and the alternative options that Indian students should consider amidst the evolving India-Canada education landscape. Countries like Germany, Australia, and New …

What does the study-abroad sector hold for students in 2024?
1 year ago

What does the study-abroad sector hold for students in 2024?

The Hindu  

Tectonic shifts in diplomatic ties between countries and tightening of immigration rules have not really taken the shine off overseas education, at least among Indian students. “Indian students from tier-2 and tier-3 cities now have access to consultants, who advise learners on the process of developing a unique personal brand when applying to universities across the globe. Consultants also help …

India sets goal for half a million foreign students by 2027: NITI Aayog
1 year, 1 month ago

India sets goal for half a million foreign students by 2027: NITI Aayog

India Today  

In a groundbreaking speech at the 18th FICCI Higher Education Summit, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam unveiled India's visionary plan to attract half a million foreign students to its educational institutions by 2047. He articulated India's aspiration to position itself as a global education hub by enhancing quality, elevating brand value, and securing higher rankings on the international stage. Furthermore, …

India to be Most Developed Nation by 2047 if Higher Education Leveraged: AICTE Chairman
1 year, 1 month ago

India to be Most Developed Nation by 2047 if Higher Education Leveraged: AICTE Chairman

News 18  

India will become the most developed nation in the world by 2047 if it takes higher education to the next level and works on various transformational reforms, AICTE Chairman Prof T G Sitharam said here Thursday. He also lauded the New Education Policy, 2020, saying its implementation would make India the “knowledge capital” of the world. “India will become the …

Why the US is the top destination for Indian study abroad aspirants, explained here
1 year, 3 months ago

Why the US is the top destination for Indian study abroad aspirants, explained here

Hindustan Times  

In recent years, the dream of pursuing higher education abroad has become increasingly prevalent among Indian students. The previous academic year saw a staggering 1.3 million Indian students venture overseas for their higher education pursuits, with the US emerging as the top choice, hosting approximately 465,000 of them. As per MEA, the previous academic year saw a staggering 1.3 million …

Indian economic prospects may require a more realistic analysis
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian economic prospects may require a more realistic analysis

Live Mint  

The chaos and cacophony of bazaars have a life-affirming quality. Walking through a Delhi bazaar last week, chatting with friendly shopkeepers and roadside merchants and revelling in the warm glow of traditional India, it was impossible not to feel optimistic about the country’s prospects. Recall that, in 2020-21, India’s economy, still recovering from an unwarranted demonetization, contracted by 7% as …

Young & skilled workforce of India will be 'asset for the world': PM Modi in interview to French newspaper
1 year, 6 months ago

Young & skilled workforce of India will be 'asset for the world': PM Modi in interview to French newspaper

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is now the most populous in the world and needs to regain its rightful place. ‘This is not just a credibility issue for the UN’ he emphasised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s strongest asset is its youth and at a time when many countries in the world are ageing and their …

India's GDP growth exceeds expectations, but key to 'Amrit Kaal' lies in manufacturing
1 year, 7 months ago

India's GDP growth exceeds expectations, but key to 'Amrit Kaal' lies in manufacturing

Firstpost  

The coming 24-25 years will be crucial to India in determining its stakes as a global political and economic power. The fifth-largest economy now needs to gear up to its highest potential, with the manufacturing sector being given a fair chance to show its charisma Outperforming expectations, India’s GDP grew at the rate of 6.1 per cent in the last …

India, World’s Most Populous Country, Should Be Embodied With Ideal Employable Skills - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

India, World’s Most Populous Country, Should Be Embodied With Ideal Employable Skills - News18

News 18  

India has surpassed China as the world’s most populous country in demographic composition, with a staggering 65 percent working-age population having an average age of 28.4 years. There is an extra advantage in the employability of women because the companies have also adopted new recruitment strategies centred around soft skills like communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence. Developed countries like Singapore …

‘We believe in making education experiential’
1 year, 10 months ago

‘We believe in making education experiential’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s push for global academic collaborations will provide immense opportunities to international higher education institutions, and open new avenues of partnerships, top officials from the prestigious Dartmouth College said on Thursday. Barbara Will, vice provost of academic initiatives and a professor of English at Dartmouth, and Bob Lasher, senior vice president for institutional advancement at the Ivy League …

Upskilling, jobs face challenges
1 year, 11 months ago

Upskilling, jobs face challenges

Live Mint  

The Union budget’s focus on job creation as well as skill development will need more incentives to attract the private sector, said recruitment experts. One needs to simplify compliance structures at the ground level,” said Aditya Narayan Mishra, chief executive officer, Ciel HR Services. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 aimed at skilling “lakhs …

India’s growth in able and skilled hands
2 years ago

India’s growth in able and skilled hands

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The world’s population has surpassed the 8-billion mark. As India aspires to become a five trillion USD economy, studies on the subject say that if women contribute in a ‘full-potential’ scenario – that is if women participate in equal numbers as men,India would add $2.9 trillion to its annual GDP in 2025. India’s Paradox – Case of Missing women …

US continues to be top destination for India to pursue higher education: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

US continues to be top destination for India to pursue higher education: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian students continued to prefer the United States of America as their top destination to pursue higher education, with a record number of almost two lakh students enrolling in American institutions in the 2021-22 academic year, according to a report. This was a 19 per cent increase from the previous year — which was also a record — …

Educational institutions must produce students who can meet India's development goals: FM
2 years, 4 months ago

Educational institutions must produce students who can meet India's development goals: FM

India TV News  

Sitharaman on student growth: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said India needs to understand what the industry requires and educational institutions need to produce students capable of getting into the industry to serve the country's development goals. Referring to the representation of Saint-Gobain India in the board of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design …

India will offer all kinds of educational institutions, no monopoly allowed: Dharmendra Pradhan
2 years, 4 months ago

India will offer all kinds of educational institutions, no monopoly allowed: Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

India will offer all kinds of educational institutions public, private and foreign. Regulatory curbs will not hinder any of them, but monopolies will not be allowed, Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan said at the Business Today India@100 Economy Summit ‘Achieving Global Leadership’ in Delhi on Friday. Addressing the issue of the glaring difference in the …

Globalisation of Indian education in the post-pandemic age
2 years, 5 months ago

Globalisation of Indian education in the post-pandemic age

India Today  

The new national education policy released by the government of India in 2020 outlines a grand outlook for the future of education in India, presenting a sweeping vision for the higher education institutions in India. The learning accumulated in Indian educational institutions is an advantage, and our ability to quickly scale educational offerings, particularly in engineering, to meet growing needs …

Unemployment crisis in India is an invisible epidemic
2 years, 5 months ago

Unemployment crisis in India is an invisible epidemic

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 24, 2022 18:00 IST Shalini Ghosh runs a fairly popular boutique chain selling ethnic garments and gift items from West Bengal. Going by the CMIE statistics, one State that has witnessed a high level of unemployment among graduates is Bihar, with 34.2 per cent of its graduate workforce without a job. Speaking to Frontline, Jawhar Sircar, a …

For string ties, American youth need to understand India: EAM S Jaishankar to Howard students
2 years, 9 months ago

For string ties, American youth need to understand India: EAM S Jaishankar to Howard students

Firstpost  

S Jaishankar said, ‘The 4.4 million Indian diaspora has literally defined our image in this society and helped forge relationships that are an enormous source of strength for us in our work’ Washington: The India-US relationship has undergone a “real transformation” in the last two decades and a key driver of this partnership has been its human element, External Affairs …

Number of students opting higher studies in India to rise to 10 crores in coming 10 years: Dharmendra Pradhan
2 years, 9 months ago

Number of students opting higher studies in India to rise to 10 crores in coming 10 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

Speaking at the presentation ceremony of the Loksatta Tarun Tejankit Awards, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that India’s intellectual capacity, innovation and policy consistency will drive the global energy transition and contribute to building a new energy future. The education minister further said that even though India imports energy at present, it will soon become self-sufficient in the energy …

Are things looking up for India at Makar Sankranti, a time for new beginnings?
3 years ago

Are things looking up for India at Makar Sankranti, a time for new beginnings?

Firstpost  

Let us consider a few things that make it look like India is on the upswing, while sounding a few notes of caution It is true that the usual suspects and the usual problems remain: Malign forces including moles and sleeper cells inside the country; a stepped-up assault on India and Hindus from the Deep State and other ill-wishers; an …

Utilizing education technology to enhance India's employability and bridge the skill gap
3 years, 10 months ago

Utilizing education technology to enhance India's employability and bridge the skill gap

India Today  

The overwhelming nature of technology has disrupted the businesses processes over the years, especially for the working class. The resistance towards upgrading skills has put the employable population under distress, however, the growing demand of skilled professionals has influenced the people to learn new approaches and skills leading to tremendous trailblazing opportunities across the world. Moreover, as per the 2019-2020 …

New education policy aims at making India a global knowledge superpower: Venkaiah Naidu
4 years, 1 month ago

New education policy aims at making India a global knowledge superpower: Venkaiah Naidu

Hindustan Times  

The New Education Policy aims at making India a global knowledge superpower and underlined the need for the country to once again become a Vishwa Guru in the field of education, Vice president Venkaiah Naidu said on Tuesday. In fact, education was seen as a continuous process of learning,” Naidu said, addressing virtually the 13th convocation of National Institute of …

Indian students contributed USD 7.6 billion to US economy last year
4 years, 1 month ago

Indian students contributed USD 7.6 billion to US economy last year

India TV News  

Indian students contributed USD 7.6 billion to the US economy in the academic year 2019-20, even though there was a 4.4 per cent drop in the total number of Indian students, according to a report. Despite a slight decline in the number of international students in the United States during the 2019-20 academic year, this group still represents 5.5 per …

India's Online Education Landscape Has Changed Because Broadband Was Ready - News18
4 years, 5 months ago

India's Online Education Landscape Has Changed Because Broadband Was Ready - News18

News 18  

The Covid pandemic has proved to be the biggest change agent for the education system. In India, the technology impetus within education is irreversible and the New Education Policy has also laid emphasis on this with the proposed creation of the National Educational Technology Forum. The lack of physical or facility-based instruction across the globe has created a fertile ground …

Poverty on basis of caste and religion caused due to lack of education, says Anand Kumar
4 years, 11 months ago

Poverty on basis of caste and religion caused due to lack of education, says Anand Kumar

India Today  

Poverty and divisions among people on the basis of caste and religion in India were caused by lack of education, 'Super 30' fame mathematician Anand Kumar said, emphasising that technology must be harnessed to ensure education reaches every home in the country. "They know that education is the only way that can help people get out of poverty, open up …

10 education trends to watch in 2020
5 years ago

10 education trends to watch in 2020

India Today  

Until a few years ago, the online medium in India was used only for the consumption of entertainment content. In this context, we are seeing industries collaborating with colleges as well as educational start-ups to prepare courses in tune with the current market demands, making online course students readily employable. Emergence of online courses by reputed institutes Several prestigious universities …

The many structural flaws in India’s higher education system
5 years, 1 month ago

The many structural flaws in India’s higher education system

The Hindu  

The furore surrounding fee hikes at the Jawaharlal Nehru University has spurred deeper questions about the quality of university education. India’s higher education system is structurally flawed and underfunded. This crisis will affect innovation and human capital, the two pillars of labour productivity and GDP growth, while cheating India’s largest demographic of its potential. The government needs to recognise the …

Govt to focus on new-age skills for youth to get high-paying jobs
5 years, 6 months ago

Govt to focus on new-age skills for youth to get high-paying jobs

India Today  

The government will focus on imparting new-age skills in areas like artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, big data, 3-D printing, virtual reality, and robotics to equip youth to take up high-paying jobs overseas, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during the Union Budget session. Nirmala Sitharaman on worldwide trends Pointing out that demographic trends worldwide show that major economies will face …

Govt to start 'study in India' programme to attract foreign students
5 years, 6 months ago

Govt to start 'study in India' programme to attract foreign students

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget session said that three Indian institutions - two IITs and IISc - now figure in top 200 institutions in world university rankings and the government will start a programme 'Study in India' to encourage foreign students to study in Indian universities. A Higher Education Commission will be established Presenting the Union Budget, …

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