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Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) remain a key component of India’s skill development framework, contributing significantly to preparing young people for employment and sustainable livelihood opportunities. As the country strengthens its ambition to emerge as a global centre for manufacturing and services, increasing attention is being directed towards improving institutional effectiveness, deepening industry engagement, and enhancing trainee employability. This knowledge paper presents a structured grading framework for ITIs that shifts the emphasis from traditional input-focused parameters towards outcome-oriented assessment. The framework examines dimensions such as learner preparedness for the workplace, the strength of industry linkages, and the overall functioning of training ...

India is at an important stage in its economic and technological transition as advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation reshape global production systems and labour markets. Preparing the workforce with next-generation skills has therefore become a priority for policymakers, industry, and training institutions. This knowledge paper examines how India can leverage its demographic strengths, expanding digital public infrastructure, and growing innovation ecosystem to position itself as a competitive talent hub in the emerging AI-driven economy. The report explores the evolving nature of work in the context of AI adoption, highlighting its impact on employment patterns, productivity, and sectoral transformation ...