India Ranks 2nd for Digital Skills Globally

Why the news?

India has been ranked 2nd in the QS World Future Skills Index 2025 for digital skills, surpassing countries like Canada and Germany. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the government’s role in empowering youth for the digital economy.

India Ranks 2nd for Digital Skills Globally

India Ranks 2nd for Digital Skills in QS World Future Skills Index 2025:

  • India has secured the 2nd position globally for Digital Skills in the QS World Future Skills Index 2025, surpassing countries like Canada and Germany.
  • The index evaluates countries based on various criteria such as skills fit, academic readiness, future work readiness, and economic transformation. India’s digital skills score placed it ahead of several developed nations.

Key Achievements and Rankings:

  • Digital Skills: India ranked 2nd with a score of 1.
  • Overall Score: India scored 6, securing the 25th position globally.
  • Future Economic Work Transformation: India scored 3, ranking 40th globally, showing that it has the potential to adapt to future work trends.
  • India’s academic readiness ranked 26th, and skills fit stood at 37th.

India’s Initiatives Related to Artificial Intelligence:

  • INDIAai: National AI portal for AI advancements and resources.
  • Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI): Collaborative initiative for AI development and ethics.
  • US-India AI Initiative: Partnership focusing on AI research and innovation.
  • Responsible AI for Youth: Program to empower students with AI knowledge.
  • AIRAWAT Platform: AI research and analytics hub for India.

Government Initiatives Related to Skill Development:

  • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: Provides short-term skill training.
  • SANKALP Scheme: Enhances institutional capacity for skill development.
  • TEJAS Skilling Project: Focuses on training and overseas employment.
  • Skill India Digital: Digital platform for nationwide skill-building efforts.

India’s rise in digital skills rankings reflects the country’s growing focus on developing a tech-savvy workforce in preparation for future technological advancements and global economic competitiveness.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times