1. Dr. SONAKSHI GOYAL - Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, SVKM’s Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institure of
Sciences & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce & Economics, Empowered Autonomous,
Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai.
2. Dr. KUSUMLATA JAIN - Associate Professor & Deputy Director (Academics), Department of Computer and Communication
Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur-Ajmer Express Highway, Dehmi Kalan, Near GVK Toll Plaza,
Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The current research aims to explore the multifold implications of the digital age on skill development and education in India by focusing on the changing requirement of the workforce. The current study undertakes the acute issue that how nation’s education and skill development initiatives and policies must develop to orient its workforce with the required competencies to survive in digital era. Strategic challenges include traditional focus on rote learning, discrepancies in technology accessibility, and a vigorous job market that requires continuous upskilling. The study is descriptive in nature. Secondary resources are used to conduct the study undertaken. It includes various research papers, journals, articles and publications of government research papers. The study undertaken provides insight into the juncture of skill development, education, digital era by primarily focusing on the evolving workforce of the country. It has been explored that the Digital India Programme and the National Skill Development Mission have played a very pivotal role with reference to changing needs of the Indian workforce. The current study strongly advocates that the initiatives and policies that focus on quality education and skill development play a crucial role in developing an inclusive society.
Digital India Programme, National Skill Development Mission, Vocational Skills, Digital Literacy.