Skill Census: After taking over a few days ago, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu unveiled the skill census program. Naidu signed five files after taking over as Chief Minister. This is one of them. The Department of Skill Development and Training issued GO 13 on June 13 and directed the procedure to begin in accordance with his directives.
On June 24, the state cabinet unanimously approved the launch of the skill census program. Meanwhile, many individuals are curious as to what this program is about. This is everything you need to know about it.
India, with a significant youth population, faces substantial unemployment, particularly in states like Andhra Pradesh. Despite possessing skills, many individuals encounter a lack of opportunities. Conversely, some young people lack the specific skills required for certain jobs. Implementing a skill census could effectively bridge this gap.
To tackle unemployment effectively, conducting a program among young people is crucial. The government aims to document individuals’ skills, facilitating targeted job placements or necessary training to match their skill sets.
In the state, there are 516 vocational and ITI colleges, 267 polytechnic colleges, 1400 degree colleges, and 310 engineering colleges. Every year, almost 4.4 lakh students graduate from these colleges, yet only a small percentage of them get employment.
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According to Chandrababu Naidu, the government will conduct a skill census to identify youth skills, train them in additional skill centers as needed, and expand their prospects. He stated that the effort is intended to teach young people how to stand on their own feet. He described it as the true progress that the state requires. The skill census process will start shortly.