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India Today
12-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Only 47% of schools offer skill-based courses, few students opt to enrol: Survey
A recent government survey has found that less than half of schools in India offer any form of skill-based education to their fewer students take part in the available courses, raising concerns about the future readiness of India's youth to meet job market PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, conducted under the Ministry of Education, reveals that only 47% of schools provide any skill-based course for students in Grade 9 and More concerning is that just 29% of Grade 9 students have opted to enrol in any such findings are based on data collected from over 74,000 schools and over 21 lakh students across Grades 3, 6 and survey aimed to assess not only learning levels but also institutional practices that support 21st-century competencies such as vocational and skill FOR GREATER INTEGRATION OF SKILL COURSESThe report notes that the limited availability of skill-based education points to systemic gaps in preparing students for careers."The findings highlight the need for greater integration of skill education in schools,' the report states. It recommends that policymakers introduce diverse sector skill-based courses, enhance infrastructure, and create awareness among students about employment opportunities linked to vocational the report suggests strengthening industry partnerships to ensure that skill courses remain relevant to evolving market needs. It adds that resources like those listed by PSSCIVE can be useful in enhancing training quality and student AND AWARENESS STILL A CHALLENGEDespite the government's push through schemes like PM e-VIDYA and platforms like DIKSHA, adoption of vocational learning remains PARAKH report notes that students often lack access, awareness, and encouragement to pursue such courses, even when they are report recommends popularising initiatives like PARAKH Udyam Sansaar, which focuses on AI competencies, and embedding them into school-level WAY FORWARDTo close this gap, the report calls for strategic steps: offering financial and infrastructure support to schools, integrating skill education into regular curricula, and building awareness through career counselling moves are essential if India aims to align with the National Education Policy 2020, which promotes competency-based and career-oriented implemented effectively, these interventions could bridge the gap between education and employability, enabling students to build the practical skills needed for today's workforce.- Ends
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Only 47% of schools offer skill-based courses: Government study
AI-generated image (Representative) NEW DELHI: Less than half of the schools in India currently offer skill-based courses to students in Class IX and above, pointing to the limited penetration of vocational education at the secondary and senior secondary levels. The participation of students in such courses is even lower. According to PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 conducted by NCERT's National Assessment Centre, only 47% of schools offer skill-based courses for these classes, and just 29% of students in Class IX and above have opted for them. The findings underline significant gaps in awareness and accessibility that hamper efforts under the Skill India Mission, which seeks to equip students with market-ready skills and improve their employability. "Less than half of the schools offer skill-based courses for students in Grade 9 and above, indicating limited availability of skill-based education at this level. Among students in Grade 9, participation in these courses remains low, suggesting the need for greater awareness, encouragement, and accessibility to skill education to enhance career readiness and skill development," the report observed. Skill education, it stressed, has become essential for preparing learners to adapt to changing workforce requirements in the 21st century. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Orlando Homeowners Love This Weed Blade Topchicdeals Learn More Undo It called for introduction of diverse sector-specific courses, stronger industry linkages, and better funding and infrastructure support to expand these offerings in schools. To support skill development, resources such as those listed by PSSCIVE (Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education), an apex R&D organisation under NCERT, can be used to enhance training and boost employability. The report also recommended popularising initiatives like PARAKH Udyam Sansaar, which focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) competencies, to make skill-based learning more attractive. The PARAKH survey covered 74,229 schools - govt and private-across 781 districts in 36 states and Union territories, assessing over 2.1 million students from Classes III, VI, and IX. While many universities and colleges now integrate skill modules in programmes such as AI, robotics, cloud computing and telemedicine, lack of early exposure in schools continues to hinder students' career readiness. The report emphasised that "strengthening industry partnerships and aligning courses with job market needs can enhance skill development and employability". It suggested that motivating students to explore skill-based learning early, alongside use of innovative teaching and assessment methods, will be key to bridging the education-to-employment gap. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
