Analytical Study of Skill Development Program in INDIA

Authors: Dr. Abhay Gupta, Dr.Anju Agrawal

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Abstract

This research paper communicates the information about concept of skill development in India and the programs and policies that have been initiated for this purpose. In India, this concept was not very well developed and recognized but in present scenario, various programs, policies, and training centers have been established to implement this concept, even youth of rural areas, also get benefited by this program and gradually they became skill oriented.

Introduction

Skill India is an initiative of the Government of India which has been launched to empower the youth of the country with skill sets which make them more employable and more productive in their work environment. Our National Skill Mission is launched by the Prime Minister on 15 July 2015, has gathered tremendous steam under the guidance of Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, during the last one year. Skill India offers courses across 40 sectors which help a person focus on practical delivery of work and help him enhance his technical expertise so that he is ready for day one of his job and companies don’t have to invest into training him for his job profile. 1.04 Crore Indians were trained through Central Government Programs and NSDC associated training partners in the private sector.

Conclusion

The success of a nation always depends on the success of its youth and Skill India is certain to bring a lot of advantage and opportunities for these young Indians. The time is not far when India will evolve into a skilled society where there is prosperity and dignity for all.