Authors : Dr. Breeze Tripathi; Dr. Punnam Veeriah

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8171298

Abstract : With rapid economic growth and a noticeable scarcity of skilled labour, there has been a growing emphasis on modernising formal vocational education and training (VET) in India. The Indian government has prioritised skill development for over a decade, leading to the implementation of state policies and schemes aimed at enhancing and revitalising a VET system grappling with both quantitative and qualitative issues. This article provides an overview of the key foundations of the Indian VET system, while also discussing the policies and initiatives undertaken to restructure and upgrade formal VET in India. There exists an empirical analysis of Emerging recent trends that are popular nowadays in India. Lastly, it sheds light on the primary challenges faced and explores the potential for further advancements in the sector from various systemic perspectives.

Keywords : Education, Training, Vocational, Trends