World Bank Launches 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' Report Focusing on Youth Skill Development
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | World Bank Launches 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' Report in Delhi |
| Ministers Present | Dharmendra Pradhan (Education), Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (Labour & Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports) |
| Main Focus | Skills gap analysis and aligning school curricula with local industry needs |
| States Covered | Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan |
| Report Title | Jobs at Your Doorstep: A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People in Six States |
| Report Objectives | - Analyze skills gaps in youth and align school curricula with industry needs- Focus on skill-based education from grades 9-12 |
| Methodology | Bottom-up approach: Primary & secondary research in districts of six states |
| Recommended Framework | Pan-India framework to broaden the scope beyond the six states |
| NEP 2020 Alignment | - Emphasizes mainstreaming skill education in schools- Focus on consistent practice to master skills |
| Key Recommendations | - Embed skill-based education early (grades 9-12)- Align skills taught with local industry requirements |
| Government's Perspective | - Broaden "jobs" to include economic empowerment and opportunities |
| Expected Outcome | - Empower youth through skills training, contributing to economic growth |