India as a nation has the largest population of youth in the world. Adding this youth population to the workforce can put India in an advantageous position in terms of economic development and GDP. Provision for better skill development and training will not only empower the youth population but also add to their employability. The problem of unemployment faced by today’s youth is one of the primary problems besides many others. Other than providing gainful employment through formal education, imparting skills also plays a very important role. With this focus, the government of India launched the Skill India Mission on July 15th, 2015. The mission has provided opportunities to the youth in India to acquire skills by undergoing various skill development courses and training. These skill development programs have been successful in providing employment to many youth leading to their economic and social empowerment.
Key words: Youth, Employment, Empowerment, India.
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