QS World Future Skills Index:
According to the QS World Future Skills Index 2025, India has emerged as the second most prepared job market globally for future in-demand skills, trailing only the United States.
Highlights of the Report:
- The index highlights India’s strong potential in critical sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital, and green industries.
- India ranks 25th overall across all indicators, earning recognition as a “future skills contender.” Notably, the country excels in the “Future of Work” category, securing the second-highest global score (99.1), just behind the United States.
- India’s performance in the Future of Work indicator underscores its readiness to meet emerging job market demands.
- Alongside Mexico, India is identified as the most prepared nation to recruit for digital roles.
- “India’s outstanding GDP growth, youthful population, and burgeoning start-up culture position the country as a global leader in future-ready skills.
- While India shines in certain areas, the report highlights opportunities for improvement.
- These include:
- Enhancing Industry Collaboration: Bridging the gap between higher education institutions and industry needs to be done.
- Equipping Graduates with In-Demand Skills: Expanding focus on digital, AI, and green sectors needs to be aligned with employers’
- Future-Oriented Innovation and Sustainability: India scores low on this metric, indicating a need to prioritize sustainable practices and forward-looking solutions.
