Author: Nivedita Shukla, Vaishnavi Sathe

ABSTRACT

This study is designed to explore the relationship between the Skill India Mission and youth employability in some Indian states. Essentially, this study is intended to analyze the role of the Skill India Mission in promoting the employability of young individuals in the country by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry needs, in line with the Indian government’s efforts to develop a competitive workforce in the country. In this study, the researcher presents a comparative analysis of the implementation and outcomes of the Skill India Mission in different states in India, highlighting some aspects such as training outcomes, placement trends, and policy outcomes, in order to gain deeper insight into the influence of skill development programs on youth employability.The study reveals that the Skill India Mission has developed an important structural framework in the country for skill development on a large scale, but it is also important to address some challenges in this regard to ensure the effectiveness of this mission in promoting the employability of young individuals in the country.