India – More hands on offer but not skills

In 2006, a World Bank report on skill development and vocational training in India spelt it out for all – “The relative supply of workers with technical/vocational skills has declined. This may be due to the fact that workers with technical/vocational qualifications do not have the skills that meet the labour market needs – often because of the poor quality of training provided.”

The major industrial cities of the country, like Gurgaon, have seen an upsurge in their younger demographic, along with a parallel decline in employability. There are more hands available, yet not enough skills.

via More hands on offer but not skills – The Times of India.