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Why in the news?
Kerala continues to lead as one of the most employable States in India, as indicated by the India Skills Report 2025.
Key Takeaways:
The report, published by talent assessment agency "Wheebox" in association with various agencies including the All India Council for Technical Education, Confederation of Indian Industry, and Association of Indian Universities, reveals that Kerala’s workforce maintains a strong employability rate of 71%, placing it on the fifth position after Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Kerala also joins the ranks of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh as the top States. The State is especially preferred by female job aspirants. The study indicated that the overall employability in India continued to grow with 54.81% of the assessed youths found to be employable.
Kerala’s Performance in Employability Rankings:
State Ranking: Kerala secures the fifth position nationally, after Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Age Group Employability: Kerala ranks second for employability in the 18-21 age group and third in employable talent in B.E./BTech and polytechnic domains.
City Highlights: Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi rank as top cities for fostering computer and English skills and are highly preferred work locations.
Key Highlights from India Skills Report 2025:
State-wise Employability: Telangana leads in employable youth aged 18-21 (85.45%), followed by Haryana (76.47%), Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.
Critical and Numerical Skills: Telangana and Karnataka top in critical thinking and numerical skills, while Kerala ranks third in computer skills.
AI Skill Penetration: India outpaces global averages in AI talent, with a projected demand of 1 million AI professionals by 2026.
The India Skills Report 2025 outlines a clear roadmap for aligning India’s talent ecosystem with global market demands:
Vocational Training: Expanding access to industry-specific training across states, focusing on high-demand skills like AI, cybersecurity, and green energy.
Cross-Border Collaboration: Strengthening partnerships with countries facing aging populations and skill shortages.
Technology Integration: Leveraging AI and automation in education and assessments to prepare graduates for future roles.
Diversity and Inclusion: Promoting a balanced workforce, with women now comprising 47.53% of the employable talent pool.
Government’s Initiatives Related to Employment:
Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE).
PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi).
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
Start-Up India Scheme.
Rozgar Mela.
Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme- Rajasthan.
Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.

IN SHORT:
Kerala continues to lead as one of the most employable States in India, as indicated by the India Skills Report 2025.
The report, published by talent assessment agency "Wheebox".
Employability Ranks: 1. Maharashtra, 2. Delhi, 3. Karnataka and 4. Andhra Pradesh, 5. Kerala

Previous Year Questions (PYQs):
Q. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at (2016)
(a) bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system
(b) providing loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops
(c) providing pensions to old and destitute persons
(d) funding the voluntary organizations involved in the promotion of skill development and employment generation

Ans: (a)

Q. Disguised unemployment generally means (2013)
(a) large number of people remain unemployed
(b) alternative employment is not available
(c) marginal productivity of labour is zero
(d) productivity of workers is low

Ans: (c)