World QS World Future Skills Index: India Ranks Second in Future of Work, Behind Only the US

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Date of Event: Jan 17, 2025 Source : https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/qs-world-future-skills-index-india-ranks-second-in-future-of-work-behind-only-america-1737002321-1

QS World Future Skills Index: India Ranks Second in Future of Work, Behind Only the US​

After nearly a decade of efforts under India’s skilling mission, the results are showing. India is now one of the most prepared labor markets for future in-demand skills. It ranks second in the Future of Work category, just behind the United States.​

By Vidhee Tripathi
Jan 16, 2025, 10:16 IST

According to the QS analysis, India is more prepared than many other nations to embrace AI.
NEW DELHI: Results from nearly ten years of work under India's skilling mission are beginning to appear, making the nation one of the best-prepared labor markets for talents that will be in demand in the future.

With rankings in three important categories—37th in Skills Fit, 26th in Academic Readiness, and 40th in Economic Transformation—India is ranked 27th overall in the first-ever QS World Future Skills Index. In the Future of Work category, India comes in second, only surpassed by the United States.

India’s AI Workforce​

This index assessed more than 190 nations, 280 million job advertisements, five million companies' skill requirements, 5,000 colleges, and 17.5 million research publications. India stood out for its ability to successfully integrate AI into its workforce.

According to the QS analysis, India is more prepared than many other nations to embrace AI, digital, and green technologies. The World Economic Forum emphasizes the need for workforce adaptation by projecting a 35% increase in digital skills and a 60% increase in AI skills by 2030, coupled with the creation of 24 million green employment.

India's Job Market​

Listings for advanced fields show the job market’s growth. India's business environment is poised for innovation, as evidenced by the large number of job ads for AI, digital, and green talents. Given its 99.1 score on the Future of Work index and its 59% active AI deployment rate among businesses, India is a global leader in technology adoption.

Key Suggestions for India’s Growth​

Key suggestions for India include expanding higher education opportunities, using a flexible approach to learning, encouraging entrepreneurship, and prioritizing green skills. Strengthening partnerships between industries and academic institutions and increasing investment in research and development are crucial for long-term growth and competitiveness.

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India’s Economic Development Better Than…​

According to Matteo Quacquarelli, vice president of strategy and analytics at QS, India's economy is predicted to develop at an average annual pace of 6.5% between 2025 and 2030, outpacing several of its rival economies. However, workers, graduates, and students require assistance to stay up to date with the ever-changing skill requirements as the market continues to change.

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[Sharma Ji]

Naukar battalion, Majdoor company ready for deployment, saar ! 🫡

 

[Bilal9]

Naukar battalion, Majdoor company ready for deployment, saar ! 🫡

Would be nice if the guns-for-hire could stay in India and do something for their own Matribhumi.

But all they'll do is go overseas and be part of the brain-drain.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

According to the QS analysis, India is more prepared than many other nations to embrace AI, digital, and green technologies. The World Economic Forum emphasizes the need for workforce adaptation by projecting a 35% increase in digital skills and a 60% increase in AI skills by 2030, coupled with the creation of 24 million green employment.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Would be nice if the guns-for-hire could stay in India and do something for their own Matribhumi.

But all they'll do is go overseas and be part of the brain-drain.

That is true but the skilled manpower of India is so large that India will have sufficient skilled manpower even after Brain drain. In a pleasant surprise, reverse Brain drain has also started.