World Youth Skills Day: Construction workers in dire need to get upskilled – Here’s why | Financial Express
As the world commemorates the World Youth Skills Day, India stands at a crucial stage in its quest to transform its construction workforce through targeted upskilling initiatives. With the construction sector playing a pivotal role in India’s economic growth, employing over 71 million individuals and contributing significantly to the GDP, the need for a comprehensive skills enhancement program has never been more urgent.
India’s construction industry faces a daunting challenge: a pronounced skill gap that threatens both project efficiency and sectoral competitiveness. Recent reports reveal that only approximately 6% of the construction workforce possesses the core skills required for advanced tasks, underscoring the critical need for structured training and development.
