The majority of the 60 lakh graduates that the country produces every year go jobless. Only four lakh of them find jobs, leaving the rest, mostly with general degrees, wondering what to do after that.
But what if these people could equip themselves with employable skills — for instance, a history graduate getting certification in cyber security or big data that can help him or her secure a good job?
To make such a situation become real, a ₹20,000-crore project is under the works. Awaiting Cabinet nod, the project seeks to introduce an employable skill as part of graduation courses.
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The University Grants Commission (UGC), All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), State governments and stakeholders such as Nasscom will be roped in to roll out this programme across the country.
Source: Business Line
