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As India strives to cement its position as a global economic leader, the role of a skilled, dynamic, and future-ready workforce cannot be overstated. With the rapid evolution of industries, technological advancements, and shifting global trends, ensuring our workforce remains competitive and relevant is a national priority.

The upcoming Union Budget 2025 presents an extraordinary opportunity to drive this transformation. By focusing on strengthening skilling programs, enhancing apprenticeship models, and fostering public-private partnerships, the government can pave the way for sustainable and inclusive workforce development.

Here are some focus areas we believe the budget should address:

• Investing in Digital Skilling: With automation and AI reshaping industries, there’s a need for upskilling initiatives that cater to emerging sectors.
• Scaling Apprenticeship Programs: Expanding these programs to underserved regions can create equitable opportunities for all.
• Empowering Women: Incentives for women-centric skilling initiatives can bridge the gender gap and unlock untapped potential.
• Industry-Academia Collaboration: Aligning education curricula with market needs through work-integrated learning programs can ensure graduates are job-ready.
• Supporting MSMEs: Providing access to affordable skilling solutions for MSMEs can help develop a skilled talent pool while driving innovation and growth.

As we approach the 2025 Budget, it’s clear that this is not just a fiscal exercise but a roadmap to position India as a global leader in workforce development.

Financial Express published an article on this authored by our Chief Strategy Officer.