NITI Aayog CEO calls for aligning education, skilling with evolving economic needs
National 25 May, 2026

NITI Aayog CEO calls for aligning education, skilling with evolving economic needs

Business To Business, New Delhi, 25th May, 2026:   Nidhi Chibber has emphasised the need to better align education, skill development, and employment systems with the changing requirements of the economy, according to an official statement.
On May 22, 2026, NITI Aayog convened the first meeting of the High Powered “Education to Employment and Enterprise Standing Committee” under Chibber’s chairpersonship.
During the meeting, Chibber highlighted that India’s demographic dividend offers a major opportunity to accelerate economic growth if supported by appropriate policy measures aimed at creating productive jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people.
The discussions focused on strengthening links between:

  • Education systems
  • Skill development programmes
  • Employment generation
  • Entrepreneurship ecosystems
The initiative reflects growing policy attention on ensuring that India’s workforce is equipped with skills relevant to emerging industries and evolving economic needs.
Key areas of focus are likely to include:
  • Industry-oriented education
  • Employability enhancement
  • Innovation and startup promotion
  • Workforce readiness for new technologies
  • Coordination between academia, industry, and government institutions
The committee is expected to contribute to long-term strategies for improving youth employment and supporting enterprise development across sectors.

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