There exists great demand for a skilled workforce, especially in the context of globalization and when Indian economy is growing at an unprecedented rate. Availability of such skilled workforce is closely associated with the kind of vocational education and training system existing in the country. This paper highlights various government initiatives towards skill development by reviewing and analyzing the prevailing schemes under various institutional arrangements, to promote a meaningful and employable skill development system.
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