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Education

The growing mismatch between the skills of a young population and the nature of jobs.

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India

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Youth of India

70 percent of the Indian workforce is under the

age of 30, and 80 percent of the young people entering the

workforce do not have high-school education

or skills that are needed in the job

market.

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The National Skill Development Policy of the Government of India has been drafted to bridge the growing skills mismatch

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We aim at empowering all individuals through improved skills, knowledge and international

recognition

Qualifications will provide Indian

youth access to decent

employment and will promote

inclusive national growth.

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Need of the hour

Training to be provided in demand-driven areas. Development of short-term courses, based on employable skills.

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National Skill Development Policy

Rs 31,000 crore proposed to be spent over five years.

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Oaktree Ventures is setting up vocational academies across

the country.

These will provide employable skills to

graduates, undergraduates and

school dropouts.

A socially responsible organisation that seeks to balance business

objectives with social commitments.

@http://www.oaktreeventures.in/