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Transforming India's Workforce: Key Initiatives in Skill Development
Skilling India for a future-ready workforce by enhancing skills and employability of the working age population – Part – II
The Times Of India
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India is enhancing its workforce skills through various initiatives like the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS). These programs aim to improve employability and align training with industry needs, targeting a skilled workforce for sustainable growth by 2047.
- 01The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) has engaged over 54.41 lakh apprentices since its launch in 2016, with significant financial support provided to apprentices.
- 02The Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) operates through 14,688 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), showing a 54.74% increase in enrolment from 2014 to 2025.
- 03The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM–SETU) aims to upgrade 1,000 ITIs with modern infrastructure and industry partnerships.
- 04India's annual skilling capacity is around 7 million, with potential to address global workforce shortages in developed nations.
- 05The government's focus includes demand-driven training and measurable outcomes, aligning with sectors like healthcare and tourism to foster sustainable growth.
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India is actively transforming its workforce through various skill development initiatives, notably the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS). Launched in August 2016, NAPS promotes apprenticeship training by providing financial support, engaging over 54.41 lakh apprentices across sectors by March 2026. The CTS, initiated in 1950, operates through 14,688 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), with enrolment increasing by 54.74% from 2014 to 2025. To further enhance the ecosystem, the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM–SETU) was launched in October 2025, aiming to upgrade 1,000 ITIs with modern facilities. The Indian government emphasizes demand-driven training and measurable outcomes, particularly in sectors like healthcare and tourism, to create a skilled workforce capable of meeting both domestic and international needs. This comprehensive approach aims to leverage India's demographic advantage for sustainable economic growth by 2047.
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The initiatives aim to enhance employability and productivity, addressing skill shortages in various sectors.
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