Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Critical for understanding India's demographic dividend potential, challenges in human resource development, social implications of unemployment, and the effectiveness of education and labor market policies. It directly impacts inclusive growth and social stability.
India faces a significant challenge in aligning the skills of its large graduate workforce with the evolving demands of the industry, leading to high rates of educated unemployment despite an expanding higher education system. This mismatch is exacerbated by rapid technological advancements and insufficient practical exposure in academic curricula.