Skill Development In India
India has a young population, with a large proportion in the working-age group. By 2020, the average age of an Indian was expected to be 29 years, compared to 37 years in China and the US, 45 years in Western Europe, and 48 years in Japan. Harnessing this demographic dividend requires equipping the youth with relevant skills to enhance employability and productivity.
To compete in the global market, India needs a skilled workforce capable of meeting international standards. Developing skills aligned with global benchmarks can attract foreign investment and help Indian companies expand globally. Rapid technological advancements demand a workforce that can adapt to and leverage new technologies.
Why Skill Development is Important?
The need for skill development in India is driven by the imperative to harness the country’s vast young population, enhance economic growth, and promote social equity. With one of the youngest populations globally, India stands to benefit immensely from equipping its youth with relevant skills that boost employability and productivity. This is essential for bridging the gap between the skills required by industries and those possessed by job seekers, thereby reducing unemployment and underemployment. Furthermore, a skilled workforce is crucial for maintaining global competitiveness, especially in an era of rapid technological advancements. Skill development in emerging fields like IT, AI, and renewable energy is necessary to keep pace with global trends. Additionally, fostering entrepreneurship through skill development can lead to innovation and economic diversification. Importantly, skill development initiatives can also promote inclusive growth by providing opportunities for marginalized and underprivileged sections of society, thereby reducing socio-economic disparities. Overall, skill development is a strategic investment in India’s future, ensuring sustainable development, economic prosperity, and social cohesion.
Our Involvement
ALL INDIA BOARD OF EDUCATION AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT performs:
Assessment and Optimisation
AIBES involves a comprehensive analysis of priority value chains connected to the livelihood investment priorities of its beneficiaries. This process includes identifying and studying the key components of these value chains to understand their structure and dynamics. Technical and business-related challenges hindering the efficiency and productivity of these value chains will be pinpointed. By addressing these bottlenecks, the project aims to enhance overall performance. Furthermore, this analysis will help define specific areas where additional support and interventions are necessary, ensuring that the project beneficiaries receive targeted assistance to optimize their economic activities and improve their livelihoods.
Annual Round Table Meetings
AIBES organizes annual stakeholder round table meetings at both national and district levels, uniting project beneficiary producer groups with relevant business operators. These meetings serve as a platform for direct interaction between producers and market players, fostering the exchange of interests and ideas. Through these gatherings, participants can establish valuable forward and backward linkages, enhancing cooperation and creating opportunities for mutual benefit. The meetings aim to strengthen the value chain by encouraging collaboration, addressing shared challenges, and facilitating the development of strategic partnerships that support the growth and sustainability of the producers’ economic activities.
Thematic Workshops
AIBES holds various stakeholder thematic meetings, workshops, and special subject meetings to facilitate in-depth exchanges between producer groups and business operators within priority value chains, such as livestock products, garments, and handicrafts. These gatherings aim to enhance mutual understanding of market and technology requirements, providing a valuable platform for discussing and adopting new and advanced technologies. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, these meetings will promote collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing, ultimately strengthening the value chains and improving the competitiveness and sustainability of the producers’ economic activities.
Summary of Projects
Skill Training on Basics of Computer Application
30 unemployed youths trained/ skilled on Basics of Computer Application in Aligarh, Basti & Deoria District Of Uttar Pradesh.
Skill Gap Analysis Study under CSR component project.
Project Was successfully completed and report was submitted to Society. Analysis done in Agra & Ballia Area Of Uttar Pradesh
Skill Training on Basics of Computer Hardware
50 unemployed youths trained/ skilled on Basics of Computer Hardware in Aligarh, Basti & Deoria District Of Uttar Pradesh.
Food Processing Training
Trained 30 women SHG members under AIBES Skill Development Food Processing training in Aligarh and Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh.