B Chandrasekaran, Founder-Chairman of Agapuram policy research centre, ex-consultant to the Union Planning Commission said there is need of a massive industry and realistic, government-led movement for skilling youth and making an impact in youth employability. “Instead of expecting mainstream academic institutions to help industry, it’s time industry led the skilling efforts with governments”, he said.

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“Helping fortune 500 companies with internships is the first step in the right direction but not a sufficiently thought through scheme. Supporting MSMES for skills developm is must for helping youth to find jobs, reskilling and upskilling”, said Mr. Chandrasekaran.

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