Bringing skills and education closer

The placement of these two ministries with one minister is the first step towards improving the employability of India's workforce in a pandemic

Topics
Education ministry | Skill development | Employment

K P Krishnan 

K P Krishnan

Skill development is a multi-dimensional problem. One dimension relates to “employer connect” that is essential for productive employment opportunities for the skilled persons. Another dimension is “entrepreneurship” or self-employment, which is becoming increasingly important with the rise of the “gig” economy.

Yesterday’s vehicle hiring company’s employees are today’s self-employed Uber/Ola drivers. Platforms like these have converted erstwhile salaried employees to “self-employed entrepreneurs”. This role calls for a ...

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First Published: Thu, July 22 2021. 22:53 IST
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