The 2026 Adult Skills Survey aims to assess real workforce capabilities, moving policy away from supply-driven skilling targets
With most workers having basic schooling and graduate employability near 55%, evidence-based skills mapping is long overdue
As India’s working-age population rises towards 69% by 2030, skill quality will decide whether the dividend is realised
Employability and AI skills are improving, but gains mask deeper gaps between training outcomes and labour market needs
Audit findings highlight weak monitoring and poor placements in skilling schemes, raising doubts about certification-led models
A rigorous survey can guide curriculum reform, regional targeting, and industry co-investment in skills that deliver jobs