Skilling for future proofing: Insights from Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

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skilling themselves for the jobs of tomorrow.Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), says the department is driving a systemic shift to help working-age professionals get ready for this change. The ministry was set up with a vision to ensure “coordination of all skill development efforts across the country, removal of disconnect between demand and supply of skilled manpower, building the vocational and technical training framework, skill up-gradation, building of new skills and innovative thinking not only for existing jobs but also jobs that are to be created.” That means it must improve linkages between education and skilling pathways, catalyse demand for formal skills and create a more inclusive ecosystem, as part of its strategic priorities. Tiwari says, “There is an increasing realisation that skilling is an important pathway for careers. Today, skilling must be both agile and responsible. The New Education Policy, with the twin drivers of National Curriculum Framework and the Credit Framework, on one hand, and the convening of vocational, experiential and academic education, on the other hand, are setting the stage for this change.”

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Historically, skilling was associated more with ensuring government schemes and grants reach the required audience. That had its own challenges in case it did not meet the work demand requirements.Current focus Tiwari explains that the current focus is more demand-led and personalised in its approach. First, individuals have the “recognition of prior learning” initiative. For individuals who sign up, it can help them ensure that their learning is