1. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Need for Skills Development

2. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation India’s Demographic Dividend WHILE THE POPULATIONS OF EUROPE AND THE WESTERN WORLD ARE AGEING, INDIA ENJOYS THE BENEFITS OF A YOUNG POPULATION PROFILE BY 2020, WHILE EUROPE HAS A DEFECIT OF 47 MILLION IN ITS WORKFORCE, INDIA WILL HAVE A SURPLUS OF 56 MILLION

3. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation School Enrolment Join Higher Edn: ~ 4.5 Mn We have made significant progress in keeping students in school. Only 1 out of 6 Children entering Class-1 joins Higher Education. Why do students drop out of free education? Affordability (time), Employability, Accessibility Vocational Education can address this (partly)

4. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation India way behind in Vocational Education 4 India’s target : 25.2% GER by 2017 (12 th Five Year Plan) Source : MHRD NVEQF & Planning Commission SCHE presentations Source : Vital Stats: Higher Education in India, PRS Legislative Research, Oct 2010 Increased to 17.9% in 2011-12

5. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation College and High School Graduates Ill Equipped for Industry

6. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Skilling Needs to Align with Shift in Indian Economy Most of vocational education focused on Manufacturing industry 58% of India’s GDP now comes from Services Sector

7. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Shortcomings of Current Education – Situation and Solution Integrate Skills into Education Disconnect- ed from Industry Vocational Institutes: separate & choice Schools & Colleges don’t teach skills

8. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Status of Skill Development in India Age Group 15-29: o only 2% have undergone formal vocational training o 8% have undergone non-formal vocational training 93% of workforce in unorganized sectors New entrants to the workforce every year:12.8m Existing Skill Development capacity: 3.1 million Target of skilled person by 2022: 500 million

9. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Weaknesses in Existing Vocational Education Mismatch between demand and supply Weak Industry and Job Linkages Out-dated courses and inadequate curriculum Lack of practical orientation and apprenticeship Stigma/ Lack of Motivation Financial constraints Dead End Aspirational links to Higher Education and better jobs unfulfilled

10. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation PM’s Vision EXPERTS HAVE ESTIMATED THAT INDIA HAS THE CAPACITY TO CREATE 500 MILLION CERTIFIED AND SKILLED TECHNICIANS BY THE YEAR 2022. THIS WOULD PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY ECONOMIC GROWTH AND MAKE IT MORE INCLUSIVE AND SHARED. WE HAVE FINALISED THE INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL FOR COORDINATED ACTION.” Dr Manmohan Singh

11. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Institutional Arrangements National Council for Skill Development Headed By Prime Minister Shri S Ramadorai, Advisor to PM on Skill Development National Skill Development Coordination Board National Skill Development Corporation Sector Skill Councils Headed by Dy Chairman Planning Commission Shri Dilip Chenoy, MD and CEO

12. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Goals and Objectives of Vocational Education in Schools Bridge the gap between demand and supply of skilled work force Enhance employability of the youth Establish close synergy with industry at all levels To be offered in Classes IX –XII NVEQF

13. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Thank You

14. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation School Enrolment