SKILL VS Employability
Published: Jun 15, 2018
Photo courtesy: CCO
To meet the demands of a growing economy, India will need to develop a skilled workforce in 24 key sectors.
Abstract: By 2025, an unprecedented demographic transition will put India in a position where 64 per cent of its population will be of working age. Currently, the absence of a skilled workforce ails the economy. An overhaul of our education system is required to rectify the current flaws and to cater to the needs of a growing economy.
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