Digital is the crux of diverse verticals, so it’s understandable that in her Budget earlier this month the Union Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman (pictured) has initiated efforts to build an industry-ready workforce. The efforts, understood as skilling programmes, include industry partnerships to promote continuous skilling avenues, sustainability and employability. The National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) will be aligned with industry needs. That apart, entrepreneurial opportunities are likely to emerge from the Digital Ecosystem for Skilling and Livelihood (DESH-Stack) eportal. It aims to empower citizens to skill, reskill or upskill through online training. It will also provide API-based (application programming interface) trusted skill credentials, payment and channels to find relevant jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.
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