Skill India 9.6

Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development in a country. ... The National Skill Development Mission launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on July 15, 2015, aims to create convergence across sectors and States in terms of skill training activities.

Skill India is a program for the entire nation. The idea is to raise confidence, improve productivity and give direction through proper skill development. Skill development will enable youths to get blue-collar jobs.

Skill Development (Objectives) Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development of any country. They have become even more important given the increasing pace of globalization and technological changes provide both challenges that are taking place in the world.