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VIKASAIR 27· 2025

Question 7GS2GS2

Skill development is a crucial factor in reaping the demographic dividend. How does the National Education Policy, 2020 complement the efforts under the National Skill Development Mission?

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Main Body

Demographic dividend also called as 'Youth Bulge' refers to the increased youth population. In India there are 60% people in working age category. Importance of skill development:

1To increase employability of the people (e.d) Statistically report held that only 45% of graduates are employed.
2To enable people to start their own ventures & startups.
2To accomplish people to work in environment dynamics (e.d) I.4.0 & digital revolution.

Role of NEP 2020:

1Focus on vocational education after primary education to increase self-employment.
3More focus on practical training & learning by doing approach
2focus on apprenticeship internship to generate awareness about the work floor.
4focus on content upskilling, skilling as per changing work environment

Contents:

1lack of implementation of NEP 2020
2multiplicity of schemes under National Skill development corporation today to welfare of efforts & funds
3lack of focus on modern skills

Way Ahead: (1) Implementation & Regularisation of skill development schemes

2Triple Helix Model
3Tipple Helix Model will ensure that the benefit of demographic dividend & of solution. India
180 words2 paragraphs
  • Clear definition of demographic dividend
  • Provides statistical context (45% employment rate)
  • Connects policy to workforce development needs
  • Addresses multiple dimensions of skill development
  • Identifies multiple NEP 2020 complementary approaches
  • Discusses implementation challenges comprehensively
  • Proposes Triple Helix Model as solution

Topper

VIKAS

AIR 272025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources

Education

Skill development and National Education Policy

Writing Stats

180

Total words

2

Paragraphs

formal analytical

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