50 Crore Youth to be trained in Vocational Skills by 2022

Posted On: 30/11/2013 Updated On:

The Centre has set a target to impart vocational skills to about 50 crore youth in the country by 2022, Union Minister of State for Labour Kodikunnil Suresh has said.

Speaking at the 7th National Skill Conference organized by the Functional Vocational Training and Research Society (FVTRS) here on 28th November, Suresh said the reason for unemployment in the country is not because of non-availability of job opportunities but due to lack of skilled manpower. "There is no dearth of jobs in the country but the problem is that our youth are not employable due to lack of technical skills," he said.

"Today?s youth are not employable as they are unskilled. In the current scenario only 7 per cent of India's working population is organized, only 2.4 lakh apprentices find their way into industry and 25 per cent of engineers are employable. The government has recognized the need to train youth of the country and has undertaken various initiatives in this regard,"he said.

He said the Union labour department has been given a target to train about 50 crore youths in various skills by 2022. To change the current scenario, educational curriculum should be prepared in such a way that our youth get vocational training according to market needs and demands, he said.

The Centre has set up a National Skill Development Agency (NSDA), which would work towards coordination of skill development efforts of the Central and state governments as well as public and private-sector industries. There are more than 10,000 ITIs in the country through which thousands of youth were being trained in various skills, he said.

Houstan community college foreign relations executive director Ricardo J Solis said in the current scenario it is not the degree which is important but the skills one possess. "Youth need skills to get jobs and we have to focus on this part rather than concentrating on conventional learning systems. It is not about teaching but learning," he remarked. FVTRS president Antony Kariyil said his organization has more than 800 vocational training projects.

More News

Mastering the Gateway to Engineering: A Step-by-Step Guide to the JEE Main 2027 Application Process

Mastering the Gateway to Engineering: A Step-by-Step Guide to the JEE Main 2027 Application Process The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially opens the digital doors for aspiring engineers through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 on...

Posted On: 26/10/2026

Bihar Board Extends Class 9, 11 Registration Deadline

Bihar Board Extends Class 9, 11 Registration Deadline The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced an extension to the registration deadline for the 2028 Matric and Intermediate annual examinations. Schools now have until November 6...

Posted On: 26/10/2026

IIT Kharagpur Extends JAM 2027 Registration Deadline to October 24: Final Opportunity to Apply

IIT Kharagpur Extends JAM 2027 Registration Deadline to October 24: Final Opportunity to Apply NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has announced a final extension for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 registra...

Posted On: 24/10/2026

RPSC Sub-Inspector Interview Schedule 2026 Out

RPSC Sub-Inspector Interview Schedule 2026 Out Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has officially announced the interview schedule for various recruitment examinations, specifically for the positions of Sub-Inspector/Platoon Commander for 202...

Posted On: 24/10/2026

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration Live: NTA Application Form Schedule, Required Documents & Step-by-Step Guide

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration Live: NTA Application Form Schedule, Required Documents & Step-by-Step Guide The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the notification and online application portal for the Joint Entrance Examinati...

Posted On: 23/10/2026

Andhra Pradesh Inter Exam Date Sheet 2027 Out

...

Posted On: 23/10/2026

NMIMS MPSTME Student Samar Malhotra Ranks No. 2 in India in Padel, Wins Five National Titles

B.Tech. Data Science student represents India at APPC 2026, helping the team secure bronze in the Philippines Mumbai, October 2026: Samar Malhotra, a Semester V B.Tech. Data Science student at SVKM’s NMIMS Mukesh Patel School of Technology Man...

Posted On: 22/10/2026

NMIMS Shirpur Campus Secures 3.5-Star Rating for Innovation in its First Year

NMIMS Shirpur Campus Secures 3.5-Star Rating for Innovation in its First Year Recognition by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell highlights the campus’s efforts to promote innovation, startups, and entrepreneurial thinking Shir...

Posted On: 22/10/2026

JEE Main 2027: National Testing Agency Expected to Host Exams Across 11 Key Bihar Cities, Including Patna, Gaya, and Muzaffarpur

JEE Main 2027: National Testing Agency Expected to Host Exams Across 11 Key Bihar Cities, Including Patna, Gaya, and Muzaffarpur PATNA — Candidates preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 in Bihar can expect convenient acc...

Posted On: 22/10/2026

CLAT 2027 Reservation Rules Changed For MNLU Mumbai

CLAT 2027 Reservation Rules Changed For MNLU Mumbai The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has updated the reservation rules and seat matrix for Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai, specifically for admissions through the ...

Posted On: 22/10/2026

View all

Admission Open

ICFAI University (IFHE)

Hyderabad, Telangana

BBA, BCA, L.L.B, LLM, B.Arch, B.Sc, BA, MA, EMBA, BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), Ph.D in Law, Ph.D, PG Diploma, Ph.D (Economics), B.E / B.Tech, Ph.D

Apply Brochure