A skilling passport that can be a trustworthy proof of education credentials and a centralised registry that will create a comprehensive database cataloguing certifications and work experiences of skilled professionals across India are some examples of digital public infrastructures (DPI) that the industry can leverage to create a robust skilling ecosystem, said a report released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with Ernst & Young (EY).
The report titled ‘Future of Jobs in India 3.0’ was launched on the inaugural day of the Global Skills Summit and mentioned that a centralised registry will streamline the process of skill verification and recognition, ensuring that all relevant information is easily accessible in one place.
“Some of the registries can be a labour registry, migrant workers registry, informal workers registry, MSME registry, and others. These registries can be integrated with each other and other systems to ensure the uniqueness of records and accurate information and can have use cases such as skilling and job assistance, insurance schemes, training and skilling, pensions, loans, and women-centric schemes,” the report mentioned.
Similarly, the skilling passport will offer a standardised format for presenting qualifications, making it easier for employers to assess an individual’s suitability for various roles, apart from enabling employers to quickly and easily access an individual’s complete skill profile, facilitating more informed hiring decisions.
Other DPIs that can be leveraged include a learning system with an industry-led curriculum and educational institutions that can provide access to a wide range of courses to learners and trainers anywhere, anytime, the report said.
“[Also], artificial intelligence (AI) as a knowledge assistant can help targeted beneficiaries such as residents, government officers, ecosystem partners, the authority, and other relevant stakeholders to access, just in time, context-relevant information from trusted sources,” the report added.
Speaking at the launch of the report, Anil Sahasrabudhe, chairman, National Educational Technology Forum, urged industries to identify partner institutions for skill development.
“Each industry should identify some institutions where they will fit in, in order to provide those skill sets. Similarly, every institution should have MoUs with about five to six industries, if not more, and then continue that engagement,” he added.
The report further advocated the revamping of the basic infrastructure of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and similar institutions by the government so that basic training needs are met, which could lead to enhanced associations among them.
The report also highlighted emerging job roles in the employment-dominant sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure, healthcare, energy, and FMCG. It also highlighted that ‘on-the-job training’ is a preferred mode of skilling, followed by government institutions and private institutions.
First Published: Sep 25 2024 | 8:18 PM IST