Telangana charts path to future-ready workforce with skilling initiatives

hyderabad: telangana is gearing up to build a skilled workforce of 16 lakh by 2030, aligning its education system with the demands of high-growth sectors like life sciences, it, renewable energy, and defence.the "bridging the gap: integrating skilling into telangana's education system" report, released by cii telangana and ey-parthenon, underscores the state's commitment to integrating vocational training and industry-aligned skills into curricula.with telangana's economy projected to double by 2030, reaching $374 billion, the government is implementing reforms to enhance educational access and employability. initiatives include introducing vocational training from class 6, incorporating skill-based learning into 30% of traditional curricula, and promoting technology and soft skills.the report highlights challenges such as high dropout rates, urban unemployment, and a gap in industry-relevant skills among graduates. to address these, telangana is fostering industry-academia collaborations, mandating internships for students and faculty, and offering hands-on learning through apprenticeships.inspired by global models from germany and japan, telangana aims to integrate skilling into its economic fabric. with a focus on experiential learning and inclusivity, the state envisions a competitive, future-ready workforce driving sustainable growth on the national and global stage.