Bengaluru: Ensuring employable skilled workforce ready for the new age of digital innovation. That has been the endeavour of the Gujarat government while implementing various skill development & technical education courses. This was highlighted by IAS Dr Anju Sharma, Principal Secretary Labour, Skill Development and Employment Development, Government of Gujarat in her Keynote Address at APAC 5th Global Education & Skill Conclave, held in Bengaluru in February 2023. She talked about how the government of Gujarat is helping the youth to become capable of competing globally.
With the growth of technology on a global scale, the need for newly acquired skills cannot be ignored. The youth of today, who are invested in the growth of technology and see their future in this sector, have realised their need to accommodate the ever-growing and demanding requirements to continue in this technological race.
Sharma said, “For the next 10 years, 68 million jobs will be lost every year but 93 million new jobs will be created with new skill roles. Therefore, we need to redefine our education system in conjunction with technology and give students experiential education.”
Gujarat Model of Skill Development
The Gujarat model of skill development encompasses a range of initiatives and policies aimed at enhancing the employability of the youth of the state. Key components include the formulation of a Skill Development Policy, the establishment of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) offering vocational courses in various trades, the creation of Skill Development Centres catering to diverse sectors, and the fostering of industry partnerships to align training programs with market needs. Gujarat has also launched the “Kaushalya Vardhan Kendra” as part of its Skill Development Mission.
