India Skills Report 2025, Key Findings and Government Initiatives

The India Skills Report 2025 provides an in-depth analysis of India’s workforce readiness and emerging trends in skill development. This comprehensive report highlights India’s increasing potential as a global talent hub and assesses the readiness of its youth for the current job market.

The India Skills Report

The report is published by Wheebox in collaboration with AICTE, CII, and Association of Indian Universities. It focuses on assessing employability, tracking skill trends, and promoting global mobility, while capturing insights from over 6.5 lakh youth and 1,000 corporations across 15 industries.

Key Findings of the India Skills Report 2025

National Employability Trends

• Employability Rate: The national employability rate has increased to 54.81% from 51.25% in 2024, marking a significant rise over the last decade.
• Youth Demographic: The 22-25 age group shows the highest employability, especially in states like Kerala (87.47% employability rate).
• Gender Differences: The employability rate for men is projected to rise to 53.5%, while for women, it is expected to decline to 47.5%.
• Sector-wise Employability: Management graduates have the highest global employability rate (78%), followed by engineering graduates (71.5%), MCA students (71%), and science graduates (58%).

Global Trends in Workforce Demand

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): With a projected global market of $1.81 trillion by 2030, the demand for AI professionals is skyrocketing.
• Cloud Computing & Automation: As businesses adopt cloud technologies, roles related to cloud computing are expected to grow by 50% by 2025.
• Sustainability & Green Energy: The shift towards sustainable practices is driving demand for roles in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability.
• Healthcare & Aging Populations: The global healthcare workforce will face shortages, with Europe needing 1.6 million more workers by 2030.
• Digital Skills: With growing digitalization, Europe’s IT industry alone requires 20 million digitally skilled professionals by 2030.

India’s Role in Global Talent Mobility

India is poised to be a leader in global talent mobility, with long-term internationally certified training programs crucial for enhancing global competitiveness. The rise of hybrid work models and digital nomadism is set to contribute $500 billion to the global economy by 2030.

Government Skill Development Initiatives

The Indian government has launched several initiatives aimed at enhancing skill development and employability:

• National Policy on Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (NPSDE): Launched in 2015, it aims to create 500 million skilled workers by 2022.
• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): Also launched in 2015, this initiative aims to train 10 million youth by 2022.
• Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Established in 1967 (revamped), it focuses on empowering marginalized groups through vocational training.
• Skill India Digital Hub Platform: Launched in 2023, this platform promotes digital skills through e-learning, AI, and AR-based tools.
• National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: It integrates vocational education into mainstream schooling to equip students with skills for future jobs.

Conclusion

The India Skills Report 2025 reveals that India’s youth employability has shown substantial progress, especially in key sectors such as AI, cloud computing, and sustainability. With continued focus on skill development and government initiatives, India is positioned to contribute significantly to both the national and global economy, becoming a key player in global talent mobility.

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