Year: 2025 | Month: December | Volume 14 | Issue 2
Effectiveness and Barriers of Skill Development Programs for Youth in India: A Study with Reference to Aspirational Districts Balrampur and Siddhartha Nagar of Uttar Pradesh
Meetu Singh
DOI:10.30954/2231-4105.02.2025.2
Abstract:
India’s economic transformation is intricately tied to its ability to skill and employ its young population. The National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and other government led initiatives under the Skill India Mission aim to enhance employability and productivity by providing vocational training to youth, particularly women and marginalized groups. This paper examines two key aspects: (1) the effectiveness of these skill development programs in enabling employment among young people and (2) the barriers that prevent individuals from participating in such programs. Drawing upon secondary data, government reports, and field-based insights from Uttar Pradesh’s aspirational districts Siddharthnagar and Balrampur. This study highlights that while skill development initiatives have significantly improved employability prospects, structural and socio-economic barriers such as limited accessibility, gender norms, inadequate infrastructure, and weak linkages with industries continue to impede equitable participation. The paper concludes with suggestions to enhance inclusivity and effectiveness in the implementation of India’s skill development mission.
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