Skills for the Future: Transforming India’s Workforce Landscape

On 27th June 2025, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship unveiled a report titled “Skills for the Future: Transforming India’s Workforce Landscape”, developed by the Institute for Competitiveness in New Delhi.

Key Findings

India’s Skills Landscape

  • 88% of India’s workforce is engaged in low-competency occupations (Skill Level 1 & 2).
  • Only 10–12% are in high-competency roles, indicating a significant skills gap (Skill Level 3 & 4).
  • Only 9.76% of the population has education beyond the secondary level; 52% are at or below primary level.

Skill Mismatch Crisis

  • A significant mismatch exists between educational qualifications and occupational requirements.
  • Skill Level 3 ....
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