The Agenda for Youth Empowerment through Market-Relevant Skill Training: A case study of Skill India Mission

Abstract

India's youth demographic makes up one-fifth of the world's population and empowering them is crucial for the country's future success. To become a US $5 trillion economy, the Government needs to develop tailor-made strategies, policies and schemes that maximize the potential of the youth population. The Skill India Mission is one such scheme that aims to empower youth by providing necessary training and skills for the job market. However, the scheme's implementation has been plagued by various challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, low awareness, lack of quality trainers and limited industry participation. This study aims to determine the need for the Skill India Mission scheme, identify the impediments in its implementation and to propose resolutions to the problems. The study concludes that the Skill India Mission is necessary for India's economic growth and social development. Government can address the challenges of implementing the scheme by improving infrastructure, increasing industry participation and enhancing awareness.