Skilled And Empowered Youth At Core Of PM Modi's Vision For Viksit Bharat By 2047: Jayant Chaudhary
On 15th July 2015, the Government of India launched the Skill India Mission under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an initiative that envisioned not just jobs, but a future built on self-reliance, dignity, and confidence. The transformation began in 2014 with the establishment of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. With the launch of the Skill India Mission, India's youth would no longer be defined by degrees, but by their skills and potential to shape the nation's future. Marking 10 years of this vision serves as a key milestone to reflect on achievements and chart the path ahead.
What began as a government initiative soon evolved into a powerful mass movement, capturing the aspirations and struggles of youth across the country. From rural villages to urban centres, remote mountain regions to bustling metros, the identity of a skilled India began to take firm root. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), more than 1.63 crore youth have been trained across 38 sectors. Of these, 45% are women, and a significant proportion come from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, young Indians who were once distanced from education and opportunity are now reshaping their futures through skill.
Reflecting on the 10-year journey and vision of the Skill India Mission, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said, 'India's most powerful asset is its youth. Acknowledging this, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has always positioned young Indians at the heart of the nation's economic, educational, and technological vision. Under the Skill India initiatives, crores of youth have been equipped with industry-relevant skills across sectors ranging from traditional and healthcare to artificial intelligence and automotive. These initiatives have effectively bridged the gap, empowering the youth with practical, job-ready capabilities. As we look ahead to a Viksit Bharat by 2047, it is this confident and skilled generation that will be its true architects. I am confident that the Ministry's continued and dedicated efforts will make a tangible impact on the skilling landscape of the country."
India's technical education system too has undergone a major transformation over the past decade. The number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) has grown from around 10,000 to 14,615, and student enrolment has jumped from 9.5 lakh to over 14 lakh. Today, technical education is no longer confined to classrooms; institutions like the Indian Institute of Skills are preparing youth for global standards and emerging industries.
The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, launched in 2023, added a new dimension to this vision. So far, over 22.24 lakh traditional artisans have received formal training, modern toolkits, and financial assistance under the scheme.
When Prime Minister Modi presented his vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Skill India Mission emerged as a backbone of this national dream: to make India the Skill Capital of the World. The journey of the past ten years is a testament that this is more than just a policy; it is a lived reality. It is the story of a young woman who now supports her family with her sewing machine and the journey of a once-unemployed youth who today supervises a construction team. It is the transformation of millions who, through the power of skill, rewrote their destinies and redefined India's identity.
Ten years ago, the Skill India Mission began as a dream. Today, it stands as a movement of transformation, dignity, and aspiration. 15th July 2025 is not just a date; it is a celebration of a decade of effort, perseverance, and the collective dreams of millions who dared to believe. This journey is far from over. With every new skill acquired, it deepens and widens, paving the way for a New India, where talent speaks louder than privilege, and skill is the true identity of progress.
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