1、Skills for the Future:Transforming Indias Workforce Landscape1Amit KapoorHonorary Chairman,Institute for CompetitivenessSheen Zutshi Research Manager,Institute for Competitiveness Kartik Researcher,Institute for Competitiveness Nabha Joshi Researcher,Institute for CompetitivenessMukul Anand Research
2、er,Institute for CompetitivenessAuthors*We appreciate the time and effort that the team from our knowledge partner(Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation)dedicated to providing feedback on our manuscript,insightful comments and valuable improvements to our report.SKILLS FOR THE FUTURETransforming Indi
3、as Workforce LandscapeMessageAmit KapoorIndia stands at a critical juncture in its development journey,where harnessing the full potential of its demographic dividend is both a pressing priority and a transformative opportunity.With one of the youngest workforces in the world,the country is uniquely
4、 positioned to drive global growth,provided we equip its people with the right skills for the evolving world of work.Importance of skilling,reskilling,and upskilling cannot be overstated,particularly in the face of rapid technological change,shifting industry demands,and the emergence of new economi
5、c sectors.One of the key challenges that could undermine the realisation of this potential is the incongruity between educational qualifications and occupational skill requirements in the labour market.In an optimal situation,individuals possessing the requisite educational qualifications for a part
6、icular occupation should be employed in job roles that correspond to,or exceed,that level.However,ideal alignment often remains unrealised in Indias current employment landscape.In this report,the analysis of the educational and occupational skills and their alignment,brings to light the potential a