Jammu, April 8 -- India's youth population is often called its greatest strength. However, there is a growing concern beneath this demographic advantage: an increasing gap between education and employability.
Recent data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy shows that youth unemployment in India is significantly higher than the national average, especially among educated individuals. Ironically, those with degrees often struggle more to find jobs than those with basic skills.
The issue is not just a lack of jobs; it is a mismatch of skills. Reports by the India Skills Report indicate that only about 45 to 50 percent of Indian graduates are viewed as employable. This suggests that formal education does not adequately prepare stude...