The Finance Ministry’s focus on youth development | Anish Srikrishna | CEO | TimesPro

“The Finance Ministry’s focus on youth development, job creation and the skilling of millions of young learners will establish a robust foundation for India’s economic strength and position it as a global hub for skills. The comprehensive package of schemes, with an estimated cost of Rs. 2 lakh crores, aims to facilitate employment and skilling initiatives, significantly contributing to job creation and skill enhancement across various candidate categories in the country. The direct benefit transfer of one month’s salary to new entrants in the workforce will help expand the base of formal employment, benefiting 2.1 lakh young people in India.

Higher education has a crucial role in executing these next-generation initiatives. EdTech platforms, in particular, have proven to be key differentiators in democratising education through innovative and cutting-edge technology. They are significantly upskilling Indian youth to enhance employability and contribute to executive learning, thereby creating a substantial upskilled workforce to power the economy and we look forward to Edtech’s continued participation in India’s growth narrative.”