INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH (IJCR)
IMPACT OF THE SKILL INDIA MISSION ON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA
E-ISSN: 9330-322X
P-ISSN: 8323-4458
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/1623
The Skill India Mission, launched in 2015, represents a major policy initiative aimed at enhancing the employability of India’s workforce through large-scale skill development and vocational training programs. In a country with a vast and youthful population, the development of relevant skills is critical for improving productivity, reducing unemployment, and supporting economic growth. The present study examines the impact of the Skill India Mission on employment opportunities in India during the period 2015–2022 using a longitudinal analytical framework. The study focuses on key indicators such as skill training enrollment, employment generation, placement rates, and sectorial skill demand. Data have been collected from government reports, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) publications, and World Bank databases. The findings indicate that the Skill India Mission has contributed significantly to improving employability and creating job opportunities, particularly among youth. However, challenges such as skill mismatch, quality of training, and limited industry linkages continue to affect outcomes. The study highlights the need for strengthening training quality, enhancing industry collaboration, and improving monitoring mechanisms to maximise the effectiveness of skill development initiatives.
Mukta Chaturvedi PhD
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