When work does not meet workers
India faces a paradoxical labor market where high youth unemployment exists alongside a severe shortage of skilled workers in sectors like automotive and healthcare. The article argues that the current education and skilling ecosystem is failing to bridge the gap between job seekers and industry requirements.
Why it matters
It addresses a critical structural economic challenge that threatens India's industrial growth and the success of the EV transition.
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Have you experienced or heard of a situation in which a car repair involving changing a sensor that costs Rs. 600 may take three days? One gets to hear of such experiences due to a lack of adequate trained workers. It is real, and it is happening as there are not enough skilled workers in the auto industry for manufacturing and maintenance.
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