On May 22, 2023, NITI Aayog held the inaugural meeting of the Education to Employment and Enterprise (EEE) standing committee, established through the Union Budget 2026-27. The committee aims to align India's education and skilling ecosystem with labor market demands, focusing on enhancing youth employment and addressing skill gaps. During the meeting, chaired by NITI Aayog CEO Nidhi Chibber, participants discussed key issues such as labor force participation, workforce preparedness, and the transition to non-farm sectors. The committee's long-term goal is to help India capture a 10% share of the global services market by 2047 by identifying priority areas for growth, jobs, and exports. The meeting was attended by senior officials from eight central ministries, representatives from four state governments, and five industry associations, along with academic experts. Chibber highlighted the need for continuous efforts to align education and employment with economic requirements, emphasizing the potential of India's demographic dividend to create productive employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. The committee resolved to develop future-ready policies to bridge the gaps between education, employment, and entrepreneurship through collaborative efforts.