Skill development in India : challenges and way forward
- New Delhi Synergy Books 2022
- 248 p.
This book entitled, "Skill Development in India: Challenges and Way Forward" is based on the manuscripts deliberated in the International Seminar (Online) organized by the Department of Economics, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India on May 21-22, 2021. These research articles have been selected through a peer review process. Different aspects covered in the book are like-historical perspectives; theoretical issues like relationship of human capital with economic growth, technical progress, innovation; policy framework for skill development, growth and development of infrastructure in India, role of government and the involved institutions, various projects, initiatives & schemes undertaken by the government, current needs & future targets, adopted strategies & their implementation, effectiveness studies, challenges & hurdles, role of other flagship programs (Start up India, Stand up India, Digital India, Vocal for Local, Employment Generation Schemes) and regional & sector-based studies.