Skill Development in India: A Brief Analysis of Skill Gap

Abstract

Today India has witnessed a quantum jump in development process. Rise of modern age industries mindset of youths purchasing power etc has laid a new foundation for economic development.   changes in  economic scenario re rises a need for imparting and promoting  skill sets of  young population to tap  opportunities and overcome  challenges posed to m. re is considerable emphasis on laying and stressing on education and training in India but re is dearth in raising and enhancing  needs and demands for skill initiatives.  Present paper focuses on addressing skill gap in India and also studies various skill development initiatives undertaken by government. Paper is constructed by applying demand and supply approach to address skill gap and also appraising existing skill development initiatives undertaken by government at various levels and states in India.