Jobs push needs skilling: Economic policy think-tank NCAER urges investment in training, says 13% job gain possible by 2030

A new NCAER paper suggests India can significantly boost employment in labor-intensive sectors by 2030 through targeted investments in formal skilling. Increasing the skilled workforce by 12% could lead to a 13% rise in employment within these sectors. The report emphasizes a multi-pronged approach, including addressing mismatches in government initiatives like the PLI scheme and improving training quality.