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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Why India Needs a Comprehensive National Skill Census

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.    Introduction India is on the verge of becoming the world’s largest working-age nation by 2030—an enormous advantage that can easily turn into a daunting challenge. The overall unemployment rate stands at 4.1%, yet youth unemployment is nearly three times …

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India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb

Syllabus: Population and associated issues Source:  TH  Context: India’s demographic dividend, once seen as its greatest economic strength, is now being described as a potential time bomb due to rising automation, outdated curricula, and low employability among graduates. Experts warn that without urgent skilling reforms, India’s youth bulge could turn into a liability. About Demographic …

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