Issues and challenges in implementing the Skill India movement: Training partner perspective

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the issues and challenges that become a hurdle towards implementation of the “Skill India Movement” at the ground level. It is critical to identify the challenges that are faced or experienced by training partners with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), skills councils and other bodies if an effort to resolve the same is to be made.

Design/methodology/approach

A round-table discussion was organised to seek feedback from all the stakeholders who are directly or indirectly involved in strategising, decision-making and implementing the government’s skills initiative. The primary data were collected through discussions and questionnaires, and the official sites of NSDC and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna, along with ministry reports, were referred to as well.

Findings

The research is likely to identify gaps in administration of the initiative at various levels and will hopefully provide guidance on removing bottlenecks to achieve effective implementation. It is imperative that the challenges be understood and solutions found, with focus on a long-term sustainable approach, rather than short-term gains for political propaganda purposes alone.

Practical implications

This paper will try to bring value to the stakeholders by exploring the various measures that can be taken to take this mission in a more meaningful direction and work towards giving more employability to the youth and supporting the respective industry segments with much needed trained manpower.

Originality/value

This study discusses the issues and challenges that are impeding effective implementation of the Skill India initiative at the local level and identifies the gaps in administration. Also, it outlines how bottlenecks could be addressed to ensure that the mission is back on track and that the employability of youth is enhanced.

Citation

De, D. (2019), "Issues and challenges in implementing the Skill India movement: Training partner perspective", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 11 No. 1, pp. 54-67. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-10-2018-0065