Schooling and skilling a must, says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan has called for a paradigm shift from degree-centric undergraduate courses to greater emphasis on development of competences among the youth through vocational training.

At the CII's Annual Session 2023, education and skills development minister Pradhan termed education and skills as "mother track" for India's G20 presidency, saying the skilled workforce is required in the success of all tracks.

"Indian industry needs to realise its shared responsibility in this sphere," he said. "Government and industry need to come together to invest in and develop quality education and quality skills for workforce." According to Pradhan, India's market and competent manpower make it a preferred destination. "If we combine the Indian market with innovation, we will be able to create a brand for ourselves," Pradhan said.