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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Mandaviya Launch ‘Jobs at Your Doorstep’ Report

Why in the News?

Union Ministers launched the World Bank report focused on aligning skill education with job opportunities, aiming to empower youth in six Indian states and drive economic growth.

About the Launch of “Jobs at Your Doorstep” Report:

• Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the World Bank report titled Jobs at Your Doorstep: A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People in Six States.
• Key attendees included senior officials, World Bank representatives, and school principals.
• The report analyses the job landscape in six states (Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan) to align skill education with district-level industry needs.

Key Highlights of the Event:

• Shri Dharmendra Pradhan emphasised the need to broaden the definition of jobs and employment, linking it with economic opportunities and empowerment.
• He stressed skilling from the school level, as envisioned by NEP 2020, to make India a global skills hub.
• Mandaviya discussed region-specific skill development under a hub-and-spoke model and integrating informal education into academics.
• The report calls for a collaborative “whole-of-government” approach to address skill gaps and adapt to technological disruptions.

Significance of the Report and NEP Integration

• The report identifies priority sectors and roles offering employment potential for secondary school graduates.
• It highlights the benefits of embedding skill-based education in grades 9-12 to prepare students for diverse careers.
• NEP 2020 aims for 50% of students to access skill education by 2025 and all secondary schools to offer it by
• Supported by the STARS program, the report provides a roadmap for aligning education with job markets, fostering inclusive and sustainable skill development.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times