Fewer than One in Twelve Schools Offer Vocational Subjects; NITI Aayog Seeks Change
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Why in news
NITI Aayog proposed integrating vocational education into mainstream schooling to address the low percentage of schools offering vocational subjects and the mismatch between graduate qualifications and employment.
Background
India has formally skilled over 7.67 crore individuals since 2014-15. Currently, only 8.25% of graduates are employed in jobs aligned with their qualifications, while graduate unemployment stands at 13%.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGraduate unemployment in India is currently at 13%.
- FactOnly 8.25% of graduates are employed in jobs aligned with their qualifications.
- BodyNITI Aayog is the nodal body proposing the integration of apprenticeships into mainstream schooling.
- FactFewer than one in twelve secondary schools currently offer vocational subjects.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in aligning the Indian education system with market demands and suggest measures to enhance vocational training in secondary schools.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Skill-education mismatch
- Infrastructure and teacher training
- Way forward: Apprenticeship integration
Keywords: Employability · Skill Gap · Vocational Education · Human Capital · Structural Unemployment
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